RICKY HATTON all but buried the memory of his only professional defeat against Floyd Mayweather Jnr. by comprehensively pummelling Paulie Malignaggi to defeat in America.
The Mancunian light-welterweight world champion’s superior ring craft, improved jab and overall fitness forced his American opponent’s camp to throw in the towel by the 11th bruising round- a mouth-watering 60 million euro May 3 Cardiff showdown against the legendary Oscar De La Hoya is now on the cards for next year.
