I think that headband and that brylcreem and that gel on his hair will do him no good should we get it on.

It was just 12 months ago that I was the one doing the chasing and looking for all the big names. I guess now I'm universally recognized as No. 1 in the division and they're all looking for me. To be in a position where I can pick my opponents, wow, that's a fighter's dream, really.

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.

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

I think my greatest achievement in boxing is my following.

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

It's still one of the proudest moments in my career boxing at Madison Square Garden. Some fighters who have won titles and championships have never boxed at Madison Square Garden. For a little kid just off a council estate to do it was a dream come true.