Inside Ricky Hatton's career comeback after he beats addiction and finds fame on reality TV
WHEN Ricky Hatton hung up his boxing gloves after winning two world titles and fighting the best of the best he was left with a huge hole in his life.
"I have dabbled with the drug on a few sparing occasions. The only time I have ever done it is when I have been so depressed or drunk that it's a case of, 'Go on then'."He previously told us: “I’ve been a two-weight world champion but nothing can prepare you when you are hit byHis first retirement in 2011 - two years after his defeat to Pacquiao - was short-lived.
His son Campbell is now keeping the family name alive in the ring, recently suffering his first defeat in a Central Area title clash with James Flint.Perhaps later than some might have expected, Ricky dipped his toe into reality TV when he signed for Dancing on Ice last year. Opening up on what he would find most difficult about the jungle, he said: "It’s hard to say but limited food may be a struggle for Ricky Fatton. You keep an open mind, and I did that with the skating.
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