RICKY HATTON is fighting fit after boredom from the coronavirus lockdown pushed him to get back into top shape - now he wants to knock someone out.
The likes of Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield have spoken about a comeback of late.
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And now the 41-year-old Mancunian has admitted he would relish a ring return after giving up the beer and takeways to lose weight and make sure he is in his best condition for ten years.
The Hitman told the Telegraph: "I feel like knocking someone out.
"Ive lost a bit of weight, Im fitter, and Ive been able to see my kids.
The way Im getting my head round this whole thing is that when I was fighting, I used to have 12 weeks of training camp.
"I did it my entire career. I was dieting, training, couldnt have a bit of alcohol or chocolate.
"Its a bit like that and I did that three times a year, so this is nothing new to me.
The only thing that concerns me are family members and kids and friends, and whats going on out there.
I can cope with staying in, but it is a worrying time
"I can cope with staying in, but it is a worrying time. Im hoping the next couple of days Boris Johnson is going to give us a little light at the end of the tunnel so we know whats going on."
Hatton quit the ring in 2012.
The Mancunian's greatest night came when he beat Kostya Tszyu to become welterweight world champ in 2005.
Bot he was outclassed by Floyd Mayweather, losing by TKO in the tenth round in 2007.
Hatton has feared for his health in the past.
He recalled the way he would balloon up after fights - and then lose 20lbs to make sure he made the weight ahead of his next bout.
The Hitman, who has been keeping fans entertained with his lockdown videos, said: "Even though I was able to get away with it, people knew it wasnt good for me.
"I probably could have got more out of myself performance-wise and maybe even a few more years if Id lived the life better and looked after my body more.
"But if you asked me would I change anything about it? I wouldnt change a thing because thats what it was.
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I was fat and went to the pub, but I had the fan base.
"If I had gone to bed at seven every night like a Buddhist monk, I dont think I would have had the following.
"As for training, thats what I tell all my fighters. Bed at 7pm. Do as I say, not as I do.
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