Ricky Hatton

Ricky Hatton

athlete United Kingdom

Ricky Hatton is a retired British professional boxer and current boxing promoter, widely regarded as one of the best fighters of his generation. Born on October 6, 1978, in Manchester, England, Hatton became a two-weight world champion, holding the WBA and IBF titles at light-welterweight and the WBC title at welterweight. Known for his aggressive fighting style and relentless pressure, Hatton gained a massive following in the UK and became famous for his electrifying fights, including his bout against Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2007. After retiring in 2012, he transitioned to promoting boxing events, helping to nurture new talent in the sport.

Born on Oct 06, 1978 (46 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
735,469
Power
22,047$
Sentiment
5.91
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 6 9.00 0.26% +10% 67,886,011 192,378 $2,700,000 7,651$
Croatia 2 7.00 0.15% +10% 4,105,267 6,863 $68,000 114$
Pakistan 2 5.00 0.09% +0% 220,892,331 198,644 $280,000 252$
United States 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 331,002,651 130,883 $21,000,000 8,304$
Canada 1 9.00 0.08% +0% 38,005,238 29,831 $1,700,000 1,334$
Dominican Republic 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 10,847,910 9,392 $89,000 77$
Jamaica 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 2,961,167 2,415 $15,000 12$
Panama 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 4,314,768 3,700 $76,000 65$
Hungary 1 7.00 0.10% +0% 9,660,351 9,379 $160,000 155$
Iceland 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 341,243 262 $24,000 18$
United Arab Emirates 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 9,890,400 7,637 $430,000 332$
Ghana 1 5.00 0.17% +0% 31,072,945 51,531 $67,000 111$
Australia 1 9.00 0.08% +0% 25,499,884 19,362 $1,380,000 1,048$
New Zealand 1 9.00 0.08% +0% 4,822,233 3,659 $210,000 159$
Ireland 1 9.00 0.08% +0% 5,030,000 3,857 $5,100 4$
Honduras 1 9.00 0.08% +0% 9,904,608 7,911 $25,000 20$
France 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 65,273,511 57,764 $2,700,000 2,389$
Totals 24 841,510,518 735,468 $30,929,100 22,045$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Ricky Hatton won 45 of his 48 professional bouts during a 15-year boxing career, and was world champion at light-welterweight and welterweight. 9

BBC: Ricky Hatton: Son Campbell pays tribute to father

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Ricky Hatton built up a stellar record in the light-welterweight ranks, winning 41 consecutive fights in a career that began in 1997. 9

BBC: Ricky Hatton in Las Vegas: What death of Mancunian boxer means to fans who travelled to US fights

Honduras Honduras: Hatton, known as 'The Hitman', had a successful boxing career with 48 fights, winning 45 of them. 9

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: Encuentran muerto a excampeón en Inglaterra; el gesto del City

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Ricky Hatton was a hugely popular figure in his home city of Greater Manchester and a former world champion boxer. 9

BBC: Ricky Hatton: Family pay tribute to former world champion

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Ricky Hatton was a former world champion boxer from Manchester known for his remarkable career and connection with fans. 9

BBC: Ricky Hatton dead: Obituary of Manchester's former world champion boxer