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Former British boxing champion Ricky Hatton, 30 years old, remains in the hospital in Manchester with a suspected stomach virus. He was admitted early Tuesday to Tameside General Hospital when he had complained about severe stomach cramps and chest pains.

Some fans had thought that Ricky Hatton have caught the dreaded swine flu, but doctors had already ruled swine flu out. The doctors also initially believed that the former IBF junior welterweight champion Ricky Hatton was suffering from a bad case of food poisoning. However, tests are still being conducted to further validate their diagnosis.

“He suffered sever stomach cramps and was in absolute agony. It was thought at first he had swine flu but it seems he had caught some kind of gastric bug,” Ray Hatton explained.

His agent Paul Speak said: “He is still waiting for the results, but he could be allowed home on Friday.”

Ricky Hatton’s father, Ray Hatton, was told by the doctors that his son might have had the virus for a while now but was not able to realize it.

Ricky Hatton should keep watch of his lifestyle from now on, because his body is also his money machine. If Hatton loses his health, he will also lose income. He should take care of his body and be more careful of what he eats, because he is not getting any younger. And just maybe, he is applying to much pressure to his body.

Right now, there is a possibility that Ricky Hatton (45-2, 32 KO’s) will be returning to the ring this November to face the unbeaten WBA welterweight champion Vyacheslav Senchenko (29-0, 20 KO’s). But to me, Senchenko is not the best choice for him to fight. Ricky Hatton could be in big trouble against him, since Senchenko has the winning momentum on his side. In addition to that, Senchenko is a really skilled boxer.

Amir Khan is also one of his potential opponents, however he has to win against Andreas Kotelnik this Saturday night to be able to get a receptive fight with Hatton.

Hopefully, Ricky Hatton will get well soon and get his desired comeback fight.

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A gigantic clash between two of the best welterweights in the world, Cotto and Clottey, is bound to happen on Saturday, June 13, 2009.

Miguel Cotto (33-1, 27KOs) the WBO Welterweight champion defends his title against an equally skilled one time IBF titlist Jushua Clottey (35-2, 20KOs) at Madison Square Gardens in New York.

These fighters have something in common, they both lost to the brutal Antonio Maragarito and they both won impressive victories against the former unified welterweight champion Zab Judah. But even with the obvious similarities in their careers, determining the result of this fight is still very difficult to affirm. Cotto has higher knockout percentages than Clottey. However, Clottey, who is undefeated since 2006, has already proven his defensive abilities against aggressive opponents.

Joshua Clottey, a Ghana native, has the capabilities to establish himself as an elite welterweight with a victory in this fight. He had achieved eminence after emerging victorious in his first twenty fights and coveted his first welterweight title by defeating former undisputed cham Zab Judah last year. He is often a feared competitor in the division and is often avoided, as he brings up his A-game in every bout. Honored to be able to fight for the first time at the Garden, Clottey is sure to bring heat in this highly anticipated clash of powerhouse welterweights.

On the other hand, Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico, returns to the Garden expecting to win another victory at the world’s most famous arena. His career as a boxer has been very superb, as he had experienced impressive victories against Shane Mosley, Zab Judah, Paul Malignaggi, Mohamad Abdulaev and recently against top-rated boxer Michael Jennings.

“Clottey is a defensive boxer and a tough fighter,” said Cotto. “His record proves he belongs at the elite level of the welterweight division. But I will be ready to give everything I have against him and to do all that is necessary to defeat him. On June 13th, the world will witness a great fight between Clottey and me. It’s going to be a war inside the ring at The Garden.”

“I have always wanted to fight Miguel Cotto. It’s been a goal of mine for a long, long time. I can’t believe the opportunity is finally here,” said Clottey. “A victory over Cotto will give me the break in boxing I have been searching for. My time has finally arrived.”

“This is the fight that fight fans have been waiting for,” said Bob Arum, Chairman of Top Rank and the promoter of the match. “Two great champions – Miguel Cotto and Joshua Clottey – will face off in the ring at historic Madison Square Garden. What a night this will be.”

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