It doesn't matter how good a boxer he was or how many wins he had, or what losses he suffered, He's a really good bloke. That's all I care about in people. Great guy is Ricky
Went to Tenerife Aug21 to get away for my 50th after losing my mum just a few months earlier from cancer. Having a drink in Manhattan's and Ricky was in there. City just lost the community shield, so in hindsight problem could of done without us mithering him. On his way out to his taxi I asked if he could have a picture with my little girl, but she was just in the loo. He told his misses to make the cab wait, while he waited for my girl and had a picture. The guy is a genuinely lovely bloke and that's why everyone loves him, because despite his achievements he is still a down to earth guy who'll make time for everyone. Top quality guy 🥊😁
Brilliant watch, interviewing real people who go through real problems. I found Ricky explaining his problems really helpful. Better than the so called hardmen , gangsters👍
Try harder, We all have problems even so called hardmen, Imagine doing 25 years or long stretches and coming through the other side as a responsible human being. I dont agree with your thumbs up. A lot of people are from deprived backgrounds and starts on life you and i couldnt imagine. I try and keep the faith in humanity and all the people brave enough to tell there story and change what they was before. You cannot change the past and we have all done things we are not proud of. Life is not easy and doing long sentences in a country like ours is still based on bang up and punishment rather than rehabilitation. The media have a lot to answer for with there xbox and tv in every cell nonsense. ive been in jail mainly in the 90s...Brixton, Wandsworth, Chelmsford and Highpoint and Military prison, Colchester and i can assure you its no easy street as the media would have you think.
I grew up watching you Ricky you were a true champion of boxing and the people! I wish you and your family the best of luck for now and the future… what a legend!!!!
Absolute legend, genuine guy, hes right about not being an act, he connected so well with the local people, he was a definite people's champion, great bloke
Met Ricky a few times.always had time for people,One time a dinner show was cancelled in Sheffield due to the venue and Ricky still came over and he came to one of our local pubs and gave a talk about his career,It was not long after the Kostya Tszyu fight and turned out a great night and he didn’t ask for a penny,Top Man
Ricky Hatton is such a likeable guy. He clearly has his demons (don't we all?) but he's come through it, by the look of it. He will always be one of the best-loved British boxers and sportsmen.
We always love people who are so talented but slightly flawed because that's how most people are and its REAL. Wore his heart on his sleeve and gave everything. Working class lad made good and people can relate to that
Amazing boxer but more importantly an amazing person. He has much to be proud of and much to live for. Would like to thank him for all the great memories he gave us.
Ricky is such a legend. Not just for his boxing achievements, but what he demonstrates, how a person can come back from the brink and make his and his families lives better. Will always be a Manc legend. 💙
Remember growing up watching all the Hatton fights. Respect for everything you've done Ricky. Youv been a big part of Many lives out there and still are. Fair play keep it lit lad.
This interview was well worth having a day brother English. HATTON is 1 top fella,,, coming on and telling his life story,, his ups and downs and especially about his mental health which not a lot of people didn't know about especially me,, because i watched his fights but never seen a dark side of him. Hatton needs a global life time medal in many ways. 🏅👍👍
Grown up watching Ricky in his superb career, also had the chance to meet him in Sharm el Sheikh. He was with family, but still took the time out for a photo with some of his supporters. Class Rick, Class James!!
I agree with Ricky about the training. I grew up in South Wales surrounded by Rugby. I absolutely loved the training, running up sand dunes . . . eventually. Playing on Saturday, didn't really care
You were and always will be a hero your are loved by every boxing fan and neutrals all over the world good luck with the comeback champ can't wait to see you in the ring again your the same age me I followed your whole career you should be proud of everything you achieved tyszu was one of the best nights of my life thank you sir Ricky from a fellow mental health sufferer that was inspirational 🥊🇬🇧🥊🙏🏆
An absolute hero of mine growing up...I'll never forget that fight Against Costa Tzyu, for him to retire on his stool against Ricky who was complete underdog was unbelievable, 1 of my all time greatest moments in boxing that was!!💥💥💥
This is why Ricky was/is idolised, a totally honest , down to earth, humble lad. Who never ever got the "DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM" SYNDROME .the strange thing is about Ricky's story here is that when he lost to mayweather he thought he'd let everyone down . I went over to see that fight with 3 mates ,I'm from Durham and i probably spent around 5k in total. We were all gutted to see him lose but we loved him even more . I still say to this day that the referee of that fight had been told not to let Ricky box on the inside/ up close. Because they knew he could have damaged mayweather . Anyway, great video James , thank you for this , Ricky Hatton LEGEND !
What a bloke! Man of the people can remember the press conferences with floyd mayweather in america when hatton asked the crowd who are you here for and whos gonna win
Thanks James, another cracking interview with a genuine working class legend. Why on earth can't others conduct interviews with your humility and charm? Letting the guest speak his/her truth is why we tune in and you ask the pertinent questions and then allow them to elaborate without keep interrupting like so many others
James is a gifted interviewer because he doesn't butt in and talk about himself, he allows his guests to speak openly..and gets the very best out of people.
34.46 - An excellent question James. I think many people who have had personal problems are able to reflect back and realise that there were subtle warning signs long before issues become noticeable.
If a guy like Ricky Hatton can admit to struggling with his mental health then it makes it possible that all us "tough guys" can open up too. Thank you fella's.
Most inspiring man in the North of UK I grew up watching Rick his body shots I used to watch emulate and my brothers loved giving me Hatton body shots I was devastated when he lost to floyd he had a go and still sticks to his routes respect 💯👌💙
One of the best fighters to come out of the Uk , never dodged anyone and always gave it 120%,outstanding record and only beaten by two of the best pound for pound fighters in the world , his last loss I didn’t know too much about him tbh
Saw him at MGM when he beat Malinaggi what a belter trip that was, you are a credit to British boxing Ricky and I don’t think Vegas will see that level of Brit support ever
can see how much it means to Ricky that he is liked by the public! huge for him. Things like still living local to where he's been raised and popping into the pub etc "that's why people like me". If i was so loaded I would be off to a sunny climate and take my family with me! Get out of the grim Manchester weather.
Ricky Hatton is a spot on sound guy. Totally upfront, honest and genuine. If you bumped into on the street he would be totally natural. Totally respect him.
Love Ricky, humble honest man and he was an exciting boxer to watch. He could be pretty reckless in the ring but honestly that's what made it entertaining. Felt heart sorry for him after the Mayweather fight, he beat himself up way more than Floyd did and ended up in a really dark place. But I'm glad he's still here with us, always enjoy listening to him talk.
First time I watched boxing abroad was Ricky v Castillo, at the Thomas & Mack centre in Vegas. Cheap seats so couldn’t for the life of me work out what had happened. Assumed it was a low blow Replay showed what a brutal body shot it was. Cut him in half. Outstanding
Being an Aussie I naturally had that passionate desire to see an English man cop a bloody nose when it comes to sport and I was at the pub that day when Ricky beat Kosta!! I was shocked and hated Ricky!! I then watched this podcast and I want to say how wrong I was and how much of a legend you are Ricky!! Thanks for your story mate and thanks for helping those with mental issues I know what a lonely space it can be sometimes mate !!
Defo brought many a great times and memories to where you’re from and all around the country/world! Always remember seeing you jogging round the estate when training for your fights 👊🏽
Humble and honest man , glad to see him doing well! End of the 54th minute is about as real as it gets in regards to mental health , fair play to him for opening up👍
I always listen to what hatton has to say. Working class fighter and never forgets where he comes from. On another note James, one of Ricky's mates from Belfast would be great to get on your show. I msgd you before about it. Eamon magee. He's some story to tell. He had hatton near beat in the second round only for the ref to give him a breather lol. I'm sure Ricky will tell you all about Eamon.
This really hit home as a boxer I can relate to him as I boxed for England and final off the ABA and boxed on the same bill as Mathew hatton well played on open up Ricky it's a dark place and well done on this podcast James 👍
Wow james what a podcast. Your podcasts just seem to get better and better. And ricky you are one of my favourite of all time besides roberto durran. A true warrior youve being trew the mill and just keep going well done hitman a trew champ.
Kosta Tszyu went down as one of Manchesters greatest boxing night? It went down as the greatest boxing night in my house on a council estate in Newcastle I can tell ya! I was fckn jumping up and down on the sofa! Thank you for nights like that Ricky 🥊❤️🏴
@@jonathanburn4388 no it wont happen to him are u mental? If james english releases a podcast talking to kinahan the FBI will also put up 5 million for the arrest of james?
this podcast tells story of how we are all normal, and its ok to not be ok. congrats james on this podcast, fantastic.👍 this is first time i can see, having you in the other side of table. im sure everyone wants to listen to your story
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It doesn't matter how good a boxer he was or how many wins he had, or what losses he suffered, He's a really good bloke. That's all I care about in people. Great guy is Ricky
Hits guys in face in Tennerife 😂
Club bar ship.adonia
One of the people who did a lot for British boxing.
Well, he's also a really good if not great fighter. Despite some losses, he was a legit top level fighter for a bit.
People remember the characters in boxing, not just the stats n records, should be proud Ricky
Although his stats and record was epic!
@@Joe-qt2bw yeah one of the best abt ,
Unreal stats and records 🥊
Chisora is grate example of that
@@NOBODY-cn6fj nobody here ever said he was
What a lovely bloke, a true champion of boxing and a champion of the people.
Working class hero. Local lad who fought two of the best p4p fighters ever. Heart on his sleeve every time. There’s only 1 Ricky Hatton💙 🐝
Agree.
Loved the Floyd fight, was still a school lad. Was only fight all the family were up at that time for, brilliant night.
Absolute legend, loved around the world..only one Ricky Hatton
Went to Tenerife Aug21 to get away for my 50th after losing my mum just a few months earlier from cancer. Having a drink in Manhattan's and Ricky was in there. City just lost the community shield, so in hindsight problem could of done without us mithering him. On his way out to his taxi I asked if he could have a picture with my little girl, but she was just in the loo. He told his misses to make the cab wait, while he waited for my girl and had a picture. The guy is a genuinely lovely bloke and that's why everyone loves him, because despite his achievements he is still a down to earth guy who'll make time for everyone. Top quality guy 🥊😁
There is something so genuine about a pure Manchester accent. It's very comforting!
Brilliant watch, interviewing real people who go through real problems. I found Ricky explaining his problems really helpful. Better than the so called hardmen , gangsters👍
The real hardmen get out their bed every morning to break their back so they can provide for their family.
Try harder, We all have problems even so called hardmen, Imagine doing 25 years or long stretches and coming through the other side as a responsible human being. I dont agree with your thumbs up. A lot of people are from deprived backgrounds and starts on life you and i couldnt imagine. I try and keep the faith in humanity and all the people brave enough to tell there story and change what they was before. You cannot change the past and we have all done things we are not proud of. Life is not easy and doing long sentences in a country like ours is still based on bang up and punishment rather than rehabilitation. The media have a lot to answer for with there xbox and tv in every cell nonsense. ive been in jail mainly in the 90s...Brixton, Wandsworth, Chelmsford and Highpoint and Military prison, Colchester and i can assure you its no easy street as the media would have you think.
Growing up in Ireland you were always the face of pro boxing for us. Amazing career and a great man is Ricky Hatton
I grew up watching you Ricky you were a true champion of boxing and the people! I wish you and your family the best of luck for now and the future… what a legend!!!!
top bloke. Come from f all and right to the top. Been through a world of pain and still absolutely humble and down to earth. Absolute geezer 👌🏻
Top bloke unless he knocked you out then maybe not?
Absolute legend, genuine guy, hes right about not being an act, he connected so well with the local people, he was a definite people's champion, great bloke
Met Ricky a few times.always had time for people,One time a dinner show was cancelled in Sheffield due to the venue and Ricky still came over and he came to one of our local pubs and gave a talk about his career,It was not long after the Kostya Tszyu fight and turned out a great night and he didn’t ask for a penny,Top Man
A great fighter and a very humble gentleman. Excellent but moving interview. Thanks both.
Ricky Hatton is such a likeable guy. He clearly has his demons (don't we all?) but he's come through it, by the look of it. He will always be one of the best-loved British boxers and sportsmen.
Good to see you back and looking well Ricky! Don't forget, no matter how much you may hate yourself others love ya!
Cant belive ive watched my hero ricky Hatton would have fought anybody proper people's champion god bless ricky great interview james
Thanks joe
Will always be one of Britain’s greatest boxers ! Great down to earth personality, speaks well and a world class boxer in his time.
A lot of the lesbians in my town style themselves on Ricky Hatton he's a true inspiration !!!
Classic
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We always love people who are so talented but slightly flawed because that's how most people are and its REAL. Wore his heart on his sleeve and gave everything. Working class lad made good and people can relate to that
What an absolute legend!! Monster in the ring and nothing but a gentleman outside it. Nothing but respect for Mr Hatton.
Amazing boxer but more importantly an amazing person. He has much to be proud of and much to live for. Would like to thank him for all the great memories he gave us.
Ricky is such a legend. Not just for his boxing achievements, but what he demonstrates, how a person can come back from the brink and make his and his families lives better. Will always be a Manc legend. 💙
If he a legend what would you call Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao?
Loved watching Ricky growing up he was some fighter nice to see him in a good place now after what he's been through well done James great interview
Remember growing up watching all the Hatton fights.
Respect for everything you've done Ricky. Youv been a big part of Many lives out there and still are. Fair play keep it lit lad.
loved ricky since childhood ,as a boxer and person hes top. Brilliant guest and episode 👏 👌
Good man Ricky , A great boxer and and a great man ,, Lovely to listen to a modest man tell his story , Top man Ricky
He inspired a generation of boxers, that left hook to the body, ooof. King of the people.
This interview was well worth having a day brother English.
HATTON is 1 top fella,,, coming on and telling his life story,, his ups and downs and especially about his mental health which not a lot of people didn't know about especially me,, because i watched his fights but never seen a dark side of him.
Hatton needs a global life time medal in many ways. 🏅👍👍
Grown up watching Ricky in his superb career, also had the chance to meet him in Sharm el Sheikh. He was with family, but still took the time out for a photo with some of his supporters. Class Rick, Class James!!
I agree with Ricky about the training. I grew up in South Wales surrounded by Rugby. I absolutely loved the training, running up sand dunes . . . eventually. Playing on Saturday, didn't really care
Hatton and Calzaghe got me into boxing. Both will forever be my boxing hero’s
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Nice. keep up the good work.
Really glad you talked about mental health. My friend just buried her 26 year old son last week….Keep doing you Ricky….
You were and always will be a hero your are loved by every boxing fan and neutrals all over the world good luck with the comeback champ can't wait to see you in the ring again your the same age me I followed your whole career you should be proud of everything you achieved tyszu was one of the best nights of my life thank you sir Ricky from a fellow mental health sufferer that was inspirational 🥊🇬🇧🥊🙏🏆
Unreal interview James. Always loved Ricky. Went to many of his fights! Top man!
Great man Ricky,we all have our demons some people just handle them better than others.
An absolute hero of mine growing up...I'll never forget that fight Against Costa Tzyu, for him to retire on his stool against Ricky who was complete underdog was unbelievable, 1 of my all time greatest moments in boxing that was!!💥💥💥
Watched it at the MEN and lost my shit.
Great interview, what a great down to earth man Hatton is, massive respect for him 👏👏
love ricky hatton ! legend of the sport ! man of the people ! 💙🥊🙏🤩👍
Feels like he just needs a bit of assurance along the way to me, you made us all proud Ricky even now!
Ricky you look amazing, your discipline is phenomenal.
Never give up
This is why Ricky was/is idolised, a totally honest , down to earth, humble lad. Who never ever got the "DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM" SYNDROME .the strange thing is about Ricky's story here is that when he lost to mayweather he thought he'd let everyone down . I went over to see that fight with 3 mates ,I'm from Durham and i probably spent around 5k in total.
We were all gutted to see him lose but we loved him even more .
I still say to this day that the referee of that fight had been told not to let Ricky box on the inside/ up close. Because they knew he could have damaged mayweather .
Anyway, great video James , thank you for this , Ricky Hatton LEGEND !
Great interview. 100% agree with Ricky, the ref in the Floyd fight was a joke, he was instructed to keep you off his chest.
Another great interview James , Top Lad Ricky and great boxer in his day .
What a bloke! Man of the people can remember the press conferences with floyd mayweather in america when hatton asked the crowd who are you here for and whos gonna win
Thanks James, another cracking interview with a genuine working class legend. Why on earth can't others conduct interviews with your humility and charm? Letting the guest speak his/her truth is why we tune in and you ask the pertinent questions and then allow them to elaborate without keep interrupting like so many others
James is a gifted interviewer because he doesn't butt in and talk about himself, he allows his guests to speak openly..and gets the very best out of people.
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Bit late to this one, but absolute respect to both of you for this episode.
Only one hit man Hatton!!
34.46 - An excellent question James. I think many people who have had personal problems are able to reflect back and realise that there were subtle warning signs long before issues become noticeable.
Great interview again James. What a great heart Ricky's got!
What a genuine, honest, humble little sweetheart ❤️
If a guy like Ricky Hatton can admit to struggling with his mental health then it makes it possible that all us "tough guys" can open up too. Thank you fella's.
Hero to me growing up, seems like a genuinely nice bloke. Great podcast
Most inspiring man in the North of UK I grew up watching Rick his body shots I used to watch emulate and my brothers loved giving me Hatton body shots I was devastated when he lost to floyd he had a go and still sticks to his routes respect 💯👌💙
Complete legend ❤️
Top fella folks and kids from the schemes should look up to this top gentleman man of the people x
One of the best fighters to come out of the Uk , never dodged anyone and always gave it 120%,outstanding record and only beaten by two of the best pound for pound fighters in the world , his last loss I didn’t know too much about him tbh
Love these boxer interviews, mate. Ricky such an honest guy and a national treasure.
Great podcast as always James. No one doing it better bro, Any news on the Daniel Kinnahan podcast??? Was sooo looking forward to that.
ricky got me into watching and supporting boxing absolute hero deserves everything he has glad to this day he still have a few quid about him 👍
Saw him at MGM when he beat Malinaggi what a belter trip that was, you are a credit to British boxing Ricky and I don’t think Vegas will see that level of Brit support ever
Absolutely love Ricky Hatton he is the most down to earth person in boxing proper manc 🥊👑
One of my favourite boxers of all time. Love Ricky Hatton
can see how much it means to Ricky that he is liked by the public! huge for him. Things like still living local to where he's been raised and popping into the pub etc "that's why people like me". If i was so loaded I would be off to a sunny climate and take my family with me! Get out of the grim Manchester weather.
First class. Doesn’t matter if your famous or on the streets we all go through the same dark thoughts. Sad to say some give up.
Guests are getting better and better. Fair play james pal what a legend ricky is
Ricky Hatton is a spot on sound guy. Totally upfront, honest and genuine. If you bumped into on the street he would be totally natural. Totally respect him.
Vegas 2007, Celtic Convention... loads of Hoops fans went to support Ricky fighting in Thomas and Mack centre!🥊🍀
Crackin lad.
Ricky Hatton,,,,,,, what a mad head. 👌👍
Love Ricky, humble honest man and he was an exciting boxer to watch. He could be pretty reckless in the ring but honestly that's what made it entertaining. Felt heart sorry for him after the Mayweather fight, he beat himself up way more than Floyd did and ended up in a really dark place. But I'm glad he's still here with us, always enjoy listening to him talk.
First time I watched boxing abroad was Ricky v Castillo, at the Thomas & Mack centre in Vegas. Cheap seats so couldn’t for the life of me work out what had happened. Assumed it was a low blow
Replay showed what a brutal body shot it was. Cut him in half. Outstanding
Being an Aussie I naturally had that passionate desire to see an English man cop a bloody nose when it comes to sport and I was at the pub that day when Ricky beat Kosta!! I was shocked and hated Ricky!! I then watched this podcast and I want to say how wrong I was and how much of a legend you are Ricky!! Thanks for your story mate and thanks for helping those with mental issues I know what a lonely space it can be sometimes mate !!
“There’s only oneeeeeee rickkyyy hatttonnn” 🏴👊🏼🙌🏼👏🏻
Great interview mate Ricky's jst 1 a the boys at heart ,defo legend in his prime and hope he does well against barrera !!!
Defo brought many a great times and memories to where you’re from and all around the country/world! Always remember seeing you jogging round the estate when training for your fights 👊🏽
Brilliant pod! I get a lot out of your pods and really feel positive at the end of them! Thanks james and Ricky 🙌❤️
Thanks brother ❤️
Humble and honest man , glad to see him doing well! End of the 54th minute is about as real as it gets in regards to mental health , fair play to him for opening up👍
I always listen to what hatton has to say. Working class fighter and never forgets where he comes from. On another note James, one of Ricky's mates from Belfast would be great to get on your show. I msgd you before about it. Eamon magee. He's some story to tell. He had hatton near beat in the second round only for the ref to give him a breather lol. I'm sure Ricky will tell you all about Eamon.
I'm literally only after leaving a comment about getting McGee on aswell. His life story like something out of a film
@@peterrobb2328 yeah definitely. I said to @james English a year or two ago about it. Would be great to get him on.
Wow got goosebumps when Ricky talks about basically putting his act on but when alone very down . I bet a lot of people understand that feeling too
Just watched this pod guy’s absolutely amazing insight James awesome how you’ve turned your life around Ricky you’ll forever be my hero love you lad
Love Ricky Hatton - great interview… you should get more retired boxers on such as Khan, Brook, Lennox Lewis, Naz etc etc
Naz could tell us about showing off driving fast and leaving a man for dead
Your podcasts are still getting better and better what a great thing you have here james keep it up fella your smashing it.
Great podcast and Ricky is a great ambassador for Boxing and mental health.. 👏👏👏👏👏
Brilliant Raw interview well done Ricky for comming so far and getting to the great place your in today!
This really hit home as a boxer I can relate to him as I boxed for England and final off the ABA and boxed on the same bill as Mathew hatton well played on open up Ricky it's a dark place and well done on this podcast James 👍
What a listen. Such a humble man. I'll never forget that Kostya Tszyu victory.
Absolutely class guest, great man, down to earth. Not many like Ricky in sport or fame itself. I believed you would beat Tyzo and you did.
Another great listen James,love from Dublin Ireland ❤️🙏☘️
Meet Ricky in Thailand good few years back , top man very humble man and proper Manc legend
Wow james what a podcast. Your podcasts just seem to get better and better. And ricky you are one of my favourite of all time besides roberto durran. A true warrior youve being trew the mill and just keep going well done hitman a trew champ.
A working class lad who made it big through his own hard work. A true humble northerner. That’s why we love ye Rick.
What a top bloke you are Ricky. Yet another excellent interview James keep up with the great work
Thanks John
Great to see him doing great. Thanks for the interview
Kosta Tszyu went down as one of Manchesters greatest boxing night? It went down as the greatest boxing night in my house on a council estate in Newcastle I can tell ya! I was fckn jumping up and down on the sofa! Thank you for nights like that Ricky 🥊❤️🏴
Legend of his craft! Good luck to him in his upcoming fight. Nice one James
Thanks pal
@@JamesEnglish Whats story with kinahan podcast james? Is it ever going to be released honestly
@@ChrisMcloviification he's under intense restrictions should James release it the same happens to him!!!
@@jonathanburn4388 no it wont happen to him are u mental? If james english releases a podcast talking to kinahan the FBI will also put up 5 million for the arrest of james?
this podcast tells story of how we are all normal, and its ok to not be ok. congrats james on this podcast, fantastic.👍 this is first time i can see, having you in the other side of table. im sure everyone wants to listen to your story
Great interview, so many memorable nights watching Ricky
Thank you James this was amazing, there’s only one Ricky Hatton 🥊
Gotta love Ricky Hatton! One of the good guys!
Lovely man. What a brilliant person and interview.
Ricky Hatton what a great fighter