Mayweather to train Hatton

Ricky Hatton will be trained by Floyd Mayweather snr for his fight against IBF light-welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi in Las Vegas on November 22.

The American, father to Floyd junior – Hatton’s conqueror last year, will fly into Manchester later this month to oversee training.

Mayweather will be assisted by close friend Lee Beard, who has been a key member of Team Hatton for more than year.