In lockdown, everybody was depressed, mental health was sky high. 'The Hitman' was convinced to get back in the ring in aid of mental health during the pandemic I said my best days are behind me, if I get those little 10-ounce gloves on at 12 rounds, I've not got it anymore. If something is put to me, I'll take a look. 'It was put to me, 'would I do an exhibition?' when Roy Jones and Mike Tyson did it first time around. For a man who has struggled with depression himself - and lost his cousin to suicide during the pandemic - Hatton did not hesitate. Hatton received a call asking if he wanted to put on a show during lockdown to boost morale and help those who are struggling. Mental health has played a big part in this fight coming into fruition. 'To do that again, to share the ring with arguably the greatest of all time, of course I would, I'd look at it. 'I'd look at it, for the same reason as I've said.
But what the f*** is Floyd doing?' he said. 'Not to point the finger at YouTubers, if that's your job, that's your job. Hatton criticised Mayweather for taking on such inexperienced opponents but said he would 'of course' consider facing him if he received a call. Hatton would be keen to avenge his defeat to Mayweather - who is now fighting YouTubers for lucrative sums of money
