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.

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 think my greatest achievement in boxing is my following.

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

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

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