NEW PHOTO: Hatton Knocks One Down After Knock-Out
May 4 2009, Published 1:06 p.m. ET
British boxer Ricky Hatton has found the perfect cure for his boxing hang-over – a pint of Guiness!
Millions of television viewers around the world watched Philippino legend Manny Pacquiao brutally knock-out Hatton inside two rounds during their world light welterweight title fight in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
But despite being out cold for almost two minutes the popular Manchester boxer had made an amazing recovery on Sunday when he was spotted poolside at the MGM Grand with his pint and curvy fiancée Jennifer Dooley by his side.
Over 25,000 British fans invaded Sin City for the fight that last just under six minutes and has left Hatton contemplating hanging-up his boxing gloves.
He was detained in Valley Hospital for over two hours for various tests after the vicious knock-out before doctors gave him the green-light to leave.
Pacquiao, who is a national hero in his troubled country, was accompanied ringside by a large delegation of his country’s government.
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The dynamic fighter - who now holds four world title belts - is being touted as the country’s next President because he is so popular with his fellow countrymen. (Photo: Splash News)