From The Telegraph: Hatton’s legacy is his popularity

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Despite his losses, the most recent to Vyacheslav Senchenko on Saturday, which sent him back into retirement, Ricky Hatton never lost his massive fan support. Gareth A Davies comments on the unique bond Hatton has with his devoted fans.

When Ricky Hatton sank to his knees from the pain of Vyacheslav Senchenko's left hook to the liver, it was the end. But as referee Victor Loughlin administered the count, the chant began: “There's Only One Ricky Hatton.” The British fighter has enjoyed a unique bond with his devoted fans.

Gareth A Davies, boxing correspondent for Telegraph Sports, has this commentary piece:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/9701969/Ricky-Hattons-legacy-built-not-on-greatness-but-popularity.html

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