Hatton promises ‘crash, bang, wallop’ despite new trainer

RICKY HATTON has vowed to produce a more “refined” performance against Paulie Malignaggi after teaming up with new trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr — but promised his fans he will still treat them to some typical “crash, bang, wallop” excitement.

Hatton promises ‘crash, bang, wallop’ despite new trainer

Hatton, 29, will be trained by the American for the clash with IBF light-welterweight champion Malignaggi on November 22 after parting company with long-time coach Billy Graham earlier this year.

The Mancunian lost a fight for the first time last year — ironically against Mayweather’s son Floyd Jnr — and has admitted his tendency to try to “bulldoze” opponents proved costly on that occasion.

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