Hatton Likely to Retire If He Loses Malignaggi Contest

Ricky Hatton admitted last night he would most probably retire if he loses his next fight against the American Paul Malignaggi in Las Vegas on November 22, but said he has been given "a new lease of life" by switching trainers and hiring Floyd Mayweather's father.

"Floyd's slowed me down and given me a more subtle approach," said Hatton who was celebrating his 30th birthday. "I was up at 6am on Mondayand I ran five miles with dumb bells in my hands. Floyd was side by side all the way, in a Range Rover I might add. The route was hard, because it's very hilly, but because it was new I got a buzz from it. As soon as we got back to my house he jumped out of the car and we did a bit of sparring. I've got to get used to him calling the shots and the different combinations, plus I need to get to know him as a person and a coach."