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

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.

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.

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

I had to come to the United States to prove myself. I fought for a long time in England and a lot of people thought I was a protected fighter.

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