Richard John
Name: Richard John
Date of birth: 6/10/1978
Height: 168 cm (5 feet, 6 inch)
Place of birth: Stockport, Greater Manchester, England
Nationality: British
Nick Name: The Hitman, The Manchester Mexican, The Pride of Hyde
Rated at: Light Welterweight, Welterweight
Stance: Orthodox
Ricky Hatton, who is a professional boxer, was born in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England on 6 October 1978, stands 5 feet 6 inches. He made his professional debut on September 11, 1997 with a 1st round KO against Colin McAuley in Widnes, UK. Also known as The Hitman, The Manchester Mexican, The Pride of Hyde and Ricky Fatton, he has fought 47 times, winning 45 with 32 of those wins via knockout and 2 losses.
He was IBF Super Lightweight Champion from 4 June 2005 – 29 March 2006, The Ring Magazine Junior Welterweight Champion from 4 June 2005 – 2 May 2009, WBA Light Welterweight Champion from 26 November 2005 – 4 May 2006, WBA Welterweight Champion from 13 May 2006 – 31 August 2006, IBF Super Lightweight Champion from 20 January 2007 – 11 February 2007 and IBO Junior Welterweight Champion from20 January 2007 – 2 May 2009.
He was awarded the The Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year in 2005.
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