Hatton to fight on with De La Hoya the target

RICKY HATTON has made up his mind to fight on following the first defeat of his career to Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

Some big names including former world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis had called on Hatton to quit following his 10th-round knockout loss.

But Hatton believes there was no shame in the manner of his defeat and will be back to reign at 140lbs and ensure his career has a happier ending.