Mayweather demolishes Gatti for title

RICKY HATTON hailed light-welterweight rival Floyd Mayweather as “pure class” after the American star captured the WBC crown from Canadian tough guy Arturo Gatti in Atlantic City.

The 28-year-old Mayweather, touted as a future opponent for Britain’s 140lb kingpin, produced a masterclass to force Gatti to retire on his stool at the end of the sixth round.

Mayweather, already a former world champion at super-featherweight and lightweight, dominated from the outset with his superior hand speed.