Ricky Hatton: I'm going to say hello to two friends who I've shut out...

Winning the IBF title was the greatest night of my life. To give it up outside the ring is truly painful.

Ricky Hatton

motivation winning night

I've got a problem with my legs, they just can't walk past a chippy.

Ricky Hatton

legs problem past

What is happening is not ideal. Sometimes nothing goes smoothly in the preparation for fights, and that is when you have to show what kind of champion you are and deal with whatever is put in front of you. This is just another obstacle, and if it does go to court then I will be as equally determined to overcome it.

Ricky Hatton

champion motivation fighting

I have been blowing past the majority of my opponents, so people get the impression of me as an attacking, body punching, and brawler type. I do like to put the pressure on, but I have very underrated boxing skills. I have won nine amateur titles. I had 80 amateur fights, and won 76 if them. You do not get that kind of record without having talent. The good thing is I have not really needed all my talent yet. When I get an opportunity to show that talent, people will start taking me more seriously.

Ricky Hatton

fighting opportunity past

I have no fear in moving up (in weight) and fighting.

Ricky Hatton

motivation fighting moving

They call me Ricky Fatton. Mind you I've had a lot on my plate recently. I got measured for this suit the other week. They measured my pants, jacket, top to bottom. Bloody hell Ricky you're a Mark F they said, a size up from a marquee.

Ricky Hatton

pants suits mind

What sort of champion would I be if I just stayed in my normal weight division and didn't take the big challenges on? Bring them on, that's what Ricky Hatton's all about.

Ricky Hatton

champion motivation challenges

I think everyone is pretty excited about me. I have a style that any fight fan would love. I am a real value-for-money fighter. People want to see me against the elite.

Ricky Hatton

fighting real thinking

If there was such a thing as re-incarnation, Floyd would come back as himself

Ricky Hatton

incarnation boxing ifs

The one thing that's hurt in my career is people saying I don't want to come out of Manchester to fight people.

Ricky Hatton

motivation fighting hurt

As an amateur, I couldn't get many fights. No one would fight me when I was a schoolboy.

Ricky Hatton

motivation fighting

I already achieved my dream by fighting at Madison Square Garden for my second pro fight. I felt like I won the world title already, and I only had two professional fights. Madison Square Garden stands alone as far as boxing venues are concerned, and I dream about going back there again.

Ricky Hatton

garden fighting dream

He's won't push me back on the night and he certainly wasn't going to push me back up there.

Ricky Hatton

motivation night

My first world title gave me the confidence to go and do bigger and better things.

Ricky Hatton

bigger-and-better-things titles motivation

Dad's tiny - his passport picture is a full-length shot. He looks like he just hopped off a key ring. Mum is a different matter, she's a bit of a handful to say the least. I love her more than anyone on this Earth. But she's a monster.

Ricky Hatton

dad keys monsters

The fans only don't support me cos of the way I fight, they support me cos of the way I am.

Ricky Hatton

support motivation fighting

Depression is very bad illness. This will be the toughest fight of my life.

Ricky Hatton

illness motivation fighting

You can't let a man like this beat you.

Ricky Hatton

beats motivation men

What's the point being the best fighter on the planet if no likes you?

Ricky Hatton

fighter likes motivation

I think if you get the opportunity to try and become the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world and you turn your back on it, then you're a bit of a fraud.

Ricky Hatton

motivation opportunity thinking

I'm going to say hello to two friends who I've shut out of my life for the past 10 weeks while I trained the hardest I've ever done for a fight. So welcome back Mr Guinness and Mr Dom Perignon.