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Hitman fought the Scorpion and won.

Richard Hatton (born October 6th, 1978 in Stockport) is a British boxer raised on the Hattersley council estate in Hyde, Greater Manchester. He was the WBA welterweight champion, but relinquished this title on 31 August 2006 [1]. Hatton is also the former WBU, WBA and IBF light-welterweight champion, in the IBF's case the title being his first major world championship. As of 14 May 2006 he is undefeated with a career record of 41 wins (30 by KO), 0 losses and 0 draws.
He was promoted by Frank Warren until August 2005 when Ricky Hatton left Sports Network, Warren's promotional group, and was sued by Warren. He is trained by Billy 'the Preacher' Graham, one of the most respected trainers in England.

 

The Points System

The referee or judges award points at the end of every round. The maximum number of points [ normally 20] is given. To the boxer who has been most skilful in landing his punches during that round ;proportionately fewer points are awarded to the other man.

 

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