my only time visiting puerto banus (golf trip), she was tanked up in that sinatras bar near the harbour. I can imagine she is bad news for someone trying to stay off the booze. clemence was also in there that night accompanied by a couple of weirdos
We used to go to PB every may for about eight years.in the late noughties stayed in the Vasari resort.
Sinatras was always full of B list celebs and footballers / managers.
I once saw Pards in there with some nice young ladies together with Roy Evans and John Gregory
That knob Jordan was always knocking about too.
We stopped going in the end as it was getting too seedy and full of hen and stag dos
More value for money elsewhere
Marbella old town was always lovely though and you used to be able to get a boat from Banus.
John Gregory ...
Always thought of him as bit of a minge ?
Clemence ?
...must be his kid ...cos Raymonds nasal guff wouldn't have impressed any fanny
Council Scum" wrote: ↑15 Sep 2025, 08:27
He suffered from depression from a young age, boxing helped him through it, then when he quit he got on the gear and that alongside depression is never gonna last.
From a personal view, I loved him as a boxer, in some exciting fights and helped revive British boxing, from the times I met him, I found him a bit of a twat and a lot of people in the game had no time for him. But he seemed to get a new lust for life when he trained his son. But when his son didn't end up being the prospect he thought. He went backwards again and assume that's why he took a fight, to give him focus. But clearly it wasn't enough.
Dating Claire Sweeny couldn't have helped either... A real shame for him to go out like that.
And for all the people saying "if only he had someone to talk too.." he would have done, it just doesn't work like that when you are that low.
Yes it's very true. I remember poor old Graham Thorpe as well. Lots of loving people around him who just couldn't help or help him to see there was anything to live for. It must be horrible to be that deep down in depression. I think it's impossible for any of us to understand what may be going on in the head of someone in such desperate times who sees no way out.
Very sad to see Ricky go the same way. Seemed like a top bloke, salt of the earth and what a boxer.
He was indeed ..and mixed it with best .
Graeme Thorpe likewise.
Just goes to show fame /talent/money means jack shit when your mind ain't right
Far Cough UKunt" wrote: ↑16 Sep 2025, 14:10
I just saw this on Facebook, thought I'd copy it over.
Roberto Duran: “My dear Ricky Hatton, it hurts me so much to hear of your passing. You were always a gentleman and a great person. I enjoyed all your fights and I remember like it was yesterday the day I picked you up at Panama airport and took you for walks everywhere. I keep those moments, with your friendship and with the honor of having called you a friend. To your loving family I send you my deepest condolences, I share with them this pain because Ricky was more than a great champion, he was a true brother. May God have you in his glory. Forever my champion. Hands of Stone.”
Nice from one of my favourite fighter's "the Hands of stone"
The last time I saw Ricky I was with Roberto Duran.
Re: The hitman has been KO’d
Posted: 16 Sep 2025, 15:03
by Far Cough UKunt
Yeah I liked Roberto Duran, I mean that era with Roberto (Hands of Stone) Duran, Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas (The Hitman) Hearns and my favourite fighter of all time after Muhammad Ali, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, the bloke was an utter beast.
Re: The hitman has been KO’d
Posted: 16 Sep 2025, 14:25
by Swiss.
Far Cough UKunt" wrote: ↑16 Sep 2025, 14:10
I just saw this on Facebook, thought I'd copy it over.
Roberto Duran: “My dear Ricky Hatton, it hurts me so much to hear of your passing. You were always a gentleman and a great person. I enjoyed all your fights and I remember like it was yesterday the day I picked you up at Panama airport and took you for walks everywhere. I keep those moments, with your friendship and with the honor of having called you a friend. To your loving family I send you my deepest condolences, I share with them this pain because Ricky was more than a great champion, he was a true brother. May God have you in his glory. Forever my champion. Hands of Stone.”
Nice from one of my favourite fighter's "the Hands of stone"
Re: The hitman has been KO’d
Posted: 16 Sep 2025, 14:10
by Far Cough UKunt
I just saw this on Facebook, thought I'd copy it over.
Roberto Duran: “My dear Ricky Hatton, it hurts me so much to hear of your passing. You were always a gentleman and a great person. I enjoyed all your fights and I remember like it was yesterday the day I picked you up at Panama airport and took you for walks everywhere. I keep those moments, with your friendship and with the honor of having called you a friend. To your loving family I send you my deepest condolences, I share with them this pain because Ricky was more than a great champion, he was a true brother. May God have you in his glory. Forever my champion. Hands of Stone.”
Re: The hitman has been KO’d
Posted: 15 Sep 2025, 11:46
by goose
We used to go every year as well - i think TOWIE ruined it for everyone.
I met Hatton in PB, he was on a stag do. Spoke to him in a night club and left in the early hours of the morning - next day we went down to the beach club and him and his mates were still going from the night before.
You can add Andy Gray to the 'met in Sinatra's' list.
Like Nigel Benn, Hatton is one of those fighters that you loved to watch. The Tszyu fight was an epic.
my only time visiting puerto banus (golf trip), she was tanked up in that sinatras bar near the harbour. I can imagine she is bad news for someone trying to stay off the booze. clemence was also in there that night accompanied by a couple of weirdos
We used to go to PB every may for about eight years.in the late noughties stayed in the Vasari resort.
Sinatras was always full of B list celebs and footballers / managers.
I once saw Pards in there with some nice young ladies together with Roy Evans and John Gregory
That knob Jordan was always knocking about too.
We stopped going in the end as it was getting too seedy and full of hen and stag dos
More value for money elsewhere
Marbella old town was always lovely though and you used to be able to get a boat from Banus.
it's weird you mention Roy Evans, I'm sure he was also in there that night
my only time visiting puerto banus (golf trip), she was tanked up in that sinatras bar near the harbour. I can imagine she is bad news for someone trying to stay off the booze. clemence was also in there that night accompanied by a couple of weirdos
We used to go to PB every may for about eight years.in the late noughties stayed in the Vasari resort.
Sinatras was always full of B list celebs and footballers / managers.
I once saw Pards in there with some nice young ladies together with Roy Evans and John Gregory
That knob Jordan was always knocking about too.
We stopped going in the end as it was getting too seedy and full of hen and stag dos
More value for money elsewhere
Marbella old town was always lovely though and you used to be able to get a boat from Banus.
Re: The hitman has been KO’d
Posted: 15 Sep 2025, 10:02
by El Scorchio
Council Scum" wrote: ↑15 Sep 2025, 08:27
He suffered from depression from a young age, boxing helped him through it, then when he quit he got on the gear and that alongside depression is never gonna last.
From a personal view, I loved him as a boxer, in some exciting fights and helped revive British boxing, from the times I met him, I found him a bit of a twat and a lot of people in the game had no time for him. But he seemed to get a new lust for life when he trained his son. But when his son didn't end up being the prospect he thought. He went backwards again and assume that's why he took a fight, to give him focus. But clearly it wasn't enough.
Dating Claire Sweeny couldn't have helped either... A real shame for him to go out like that.
And for all the people saying "if only he had someone to talk too.." he would have done, it just doesn't work like that when you are that low.
Yes it's very true. I remember poor old Graham Thorpe as well. Lots of loving people around him who just couldn't help or help him to see there was anything to live for. It must be horrible to be that deep down in depression. I think it's impossible for any of us to understand what may be going on in the head of someone in such desperate times who sees no way out.
Very sad to see Ricky go the same way. Seemed like a top bloke, salt of the earth and what a boxer.
Re: The hitman has been KO’d
Posted: 15 Sep 2025, 09:19
by Takashi Miike
"Dating Claire Sweeny couldn't have helped either... "
my only time visiting puerto banus (golf trip), she was tanked up in that sinatras bar near the harbour. I can imagine she is bad news for someone trying to stay off the booze. clemence was also in there that night accompanied by a couple of weirdos
Re: The hitman has been KO’d
Posted: 15 Sep 2025, 08:27
by Council Scum
He suffered from depression from a young age, boxing helped him through it, then when he quit he got on the gear and that alongside depression is never gonna last.
From a personal view, I loved him as a boxer, in some exciting fights and helped revive British boxing, from the times I met him, I found him a bit of a twat and a lot of people in the game had no time for him. But he seemed to get a new lust for life when he trained his son. But when his son didn't end up being the prospect he thought. He went backwards again and assume that's why he took a fight, to give him focus. But clearly it wasn't enough.
Dating Claire Sweeny couldn't have helped either... A real shame for him to go out like that.
And for all the people saying "if only he had someone to talk too.." he would have done, it just doesn't work like that when you are that low.
Re: The hitman has been KO’d
Posted: 15 Sep 2025, 00:20
by wanstead_hammer
Tragic.
RIP Ricky.
Re: The hitman has been KO’d
Posted: 14 Sep 2025, 22:24
by Leavemyarcelona
Face of the working class.
Re: The hitman has been KO’d
Posted: 14 Sep 2025, 21:20
by XKhammer
He had serious drug problem
RIP HITMAN
Re: The hitman has been KO’d
Posted: 14 Sep 2025, 21:15
by WC Hammer
Saw him beat Kostya Tszyu in Manchester. One of the best live fights I've seen. The atmosphere at Hatton vs Mayweather was possibly better but the Tszyu fight was great. Another fighter who struggled after the final bell. Spent some time with Bill Schwer who battled his own demons - it's not easy. Thanks hitman
Re: The hitman has been KO’d
Posted: 14 Sep 2025, 20:34
by Briano
I met him in the LA Marriott, Fury was staying there for the 1st Wilder fight.
Nice fella, down to earth , not a flash Harry. Humble and happy to chat
RIP Hitman
Re: The hitman has been KO’d
Posted: 14 Sep 2025, 17:07
by stewey
Used to see him in the Irish bars in tenerife. Always had time to talk to people and usually got up and sung a couple of songs.
RIP fella
Re: The hitman has been KO’d
Posted: 14 Sep 2025, 15:51
by ,
Despite the highs in his career once he retired I began to feel sorry for him.
RIP, a troubled soul.
Re: The hitman has been KO’d
Posted: 14 Sep 2025, 15:46
by collyrob
Very sad news. Ricky was a top fella.
Re: The hitman has been KO’d
Posted: 14 Sep 2025, 15:04
by Takashi Miike
bloke had a good heart, very sad he couldn't overcome his problems
Re: The hitman has been KO’d
Posted: 14 Sep 2025, 14:48
by honky cat
I saw something in the media about him in Tenerife recently and thought he looked like he had completely given up.
Bangs to the head plus addictions, very sad way to go. RIP.