Heroic Hatton hits jackpot in Vegas

RICKY HATTON can start planning for a lucrative pay-per-view future against the biggest names in his sport after sinking Jose Luis Castillo in style at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Fights against Floyd Mayweather and Oscar De La Hoya are now a reality after Hatton dismantled the former world lightweight champion over four rounds brooding with vicious efficiency.

Referee Joe Cortez counted stunned Castillo out on one knee after two minutes and 16 seconds of the round after Hatton had crashed home a breathtaking left hook to his ribs.