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This fight sees the return of Ricky Hatton to Manchester after 3 years out of the ring.After retiring in 2009 after the brutal fi ght 2nd round defeat against Manny Pacquiao, Hatton seeks redemption after 3 years of troubles out of the ring.

Senchenko is former WBA welterweight champion, so this is not an easy fi ght for Hatton by any means. In a 10-year professional career, Senchenko has been beaten once (by Paulie Malignaggi in April) and despite the loss

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Ricky Hatton vs. Vyacheslav SenchenkoManchester Arena. November 24, 2012

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is still in peak form. If he wins this fight, then Malignaggi could be his next fight for the WBA welterweight crown.

Hatton however will have a lot to do to prove that he can still hack it after so long away, despite months of strict training to get himself back to his prime. Hatton is certainly chomping at the bit to get back to his prime. ”I can’t wait to get in the ring now, and I’m sure that Vyacheslav Senchenko will give me a good fight,” says Hatton. “It’s one that I am confident I can win though. Senchenko has got a good pedigree. I’m in great shape, I’m feeling good and I know I can put on a performance for all those watching. I’m a boxer who loves boxing and loves to box. I’m driven by a hunger to box and look forward to getting back in the ring.”

Senchenko though hardly ever fights out of Russia or Ukraine and as this fight is in Manchester with

the crowd cheering on Hatton, that gives an advantage to Hatton. Within 2 days of Hatton’s announced return, 16,500 tickets have been sold and the crowd are sure to be cheering on Hatton.

Hatton has made no secret of the past 5 years of binge drinking and drug use. Ever since his first defeat to Floyd Mayweather, Hatton has been turning to drink to deal with the depression of that loss.

“I was very upset about losing for the first time. I thought I was invincible. Then I left my trainer, Billy Graham, because injuries were making him struggle in training. That led to a court case because Billy, who, incidentally, had been my best friend, said I owed him

money. It was in this environment I prepared for Pacquiao using Floyd Mayweather Snr as my trainer. I was beaten before I entered the ring. Mayweather drilled me into the ground. Lighter sparring partners I was bashing up four weeks previously were knocking the s**t out of me two weeks before the fight. I’d peaked in the gym and everyone knew it except him. I could have done something about it but didn’t. That’s haunted me since.”

The descent into drink and drugs began with Hatton becoming overweight and drunk, suicide by cutting his wrists was also thought about when Hatton took a kitchen knife to bed.

“I had a death wish,” he says. “When I went out drinking, my aim was to drink so much I’d kill myself. People now put my depression and thoughts of suicide down to alcohol. I wish that were true but even on a night when I’d stay in and go to

bed stone cold sober, I’d still end up crying hysterically with a kitchen knife hovering over my wrist. I’ve heard the argument that if someone wants to kill himself he will, but that’s not true. I had two voices in my head, one telling me to do it, the other telling me to put the knife away. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’d wake up with the knife beside me. I didn’t have the guts to carry it out. But it only takes one time, doesn’t it? It scares me to this day.’

Snorting coke was also mentioned, with a local paper printing his picture, and this finally seemed to be the wake up call that Hatton needed, as it suddenly affected his local status which he had built his career on.

People today tell me, “Ricky, you’re a legend, you were a world champion, you made a few mistakes but we still love you. It doesn’t matter”. Well, it matters to me.

‘I’ve erased everything I achieved by my actions. You can forget about all my wins in the ring, the titles. I’ve somehow managed to flush that all away. I’ve let down my friends and family, my fans, the local community, the city of Manchester, British sport and boxing by my actions. And why? Because I felt sorry for myself.’ The birth of his daughter Millie gave him the strength to turn his life around again.

‘I just didn’t want the kids to see their fat, pathetic father, or for them to be told how I’d been a great boxer

but thrown it all away. I started to train, going to the gym five days a week and getting gradually fitter. I saw the enthusiasm in the young boxers and the juices began to flow in me again, as did the sense I needed to regain my pride. ‘I also recognised the things I did wrong, even when world champion. I got away with ballooning in weight between fights then having to lose three stone. It’s a tough enough game as it is. Why make it harder?

And so here he is; fit, lean and much to prove to the world.

‘People are asking if I should come back. Will I win? Can I become world champion again?’ says Hatton ‘They don’t get it. I’ve already won. I’m here, aren’t I? I’ve saved myself.’

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Q When did you start boxing? I started boxing at the age of six, but before that I was always in the house with boxing gloves on, hitting pads.

Q Why did you start boxing? I kind of fell into it due to the fact that my whole family boxed, and when I tried it I loved it and have never stopped.

Q What’s your first boxing memory? My first boxing memory is watching a Tyson fight with my Dad. I was always watching boxing as a kid, more so than the kids programs I was supposed to be watching.

Q When was your first fight? My first fight was when I was just 13 years old. It was in Southport and I won on points. I then went on to win my next 9 fights.

Q When did you turn professional? When I was 23 years old. My first professional fight was against Matt Scriven at the N.E.C in Birmingham. He said after the fight that I was the best fighter he had ever fought against. It was the undercard to the Khan v Gomez fight.

Q How long have you lived in Spain? I’ve lived in Spain only 3 months and love it.

Q Where are you training at the moment? I’m training at MGM boxing gym in Marbella.

Q How do you like training there? MGM boxing gym is the best gym that I have ever trained in. The facilities are superb and alongside this the lads who train there are great. Training with Matthew helps me a lot as he has a lot of high-level professional experience. Coming from Liverpool, training in Marbella, the weather and temperature makes training a lot easier and more enjoyable.

Q Is it hard being away from your family? Yes, I miss my family like anyone would, but they are happy for me and are looking forward to coming out and visiting me for the first time here.J

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Joe selkirk born 2nd August 1985 in Liverpool has been boxing since he was 6 years old. Not only is his professional career going from strength to strength but his career as an amateur boxer is second to none.

In his amateur career he has had 85 fights and won 75 of which half have been knockouts.

Joe boxed for England where he has won every national title. He also has won medals in every multi-nations. Joe also competed in the world championships in Korea and would have gone on to compete in the Beijing Olympics in 2008. Unfortunately, he had to drop out due to breaking his hand during a training session prior to the games.

Now training at MGM Boxing gym based in Marbella, Joe is on the fast track to becoming one of the top professional boxers in the world.

Age ........................ 27D.O.B. ................... 02/08/1985Nationality ........ BritishBorn ...................... LiverpoolWeight ................. 67-70Kg

Men’s Lifestyle caught up with boxer Joe Selkirk...

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Q How many days per week do you train and for how long? My training is 6 days a week, in the morning and in the evening. I try and change my training routines each day, so I mix it up with running, boxing, and weights.

Q Who is your trainer? At the moment I am in talks with a couple of trainers, but I don’t have anyone specific at this time.

Q Who is your promoter? Frank Warren is my promoter.

Q Who is your favourite boxer of all time? Oscar De La Hoya.

Q Which boxer at the moment do you think is doing well and why? Saúl Álvarez. He is the champion at the moment at my weight (light middle weight).

Q When is your next fight and who is it against? My next fight is on 8th December, but I am still waiting for an opponent. The fight will take place at Aintree Race Course with David Price at the top of the bill.

Q When will you start dieting and training for that particular fight? My training and diet started Monday 15th October.

Q If you had never taken up boxing, what do you think you would be doing now? Probably getting up to no good!

Q When you do go out, where do you like to go? The only time that I can have a real blow-out is directly after a fight. Apart from that I do like going out but I don’t drink and I stay local.

Q What other interests do you have, or what do you like doing other than boxing? My other interests are football, going to the cinema with the lads, or playing Fifa on my PS3.

Q What is your favourite film? Goodfellas.

Q What is your dream car? Bugatti.

Here at Men’s Lifestyle, we are going to follow every step of Joe’s fighting career and will keep you informed of his progress, training and forthcoming fights. All the best Joe, we wish you great success!

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If you are one of the few who have yet to hear about

Jason Lowndes Men’s LIfestyLe wouLd LIke to take the opportunIty to Introduce everyone down here on the coast to a great

personaLtrainer

Jason, originally from cardiff, wales, began playing rugby at the early age of 6. Leaving school at the age of 16 and going on to college he continued to play rugby and was talented enough to be picked to play semi-professionally. unfortunately, a terrible injury where he broke both knee caps, ended his rugby career.

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Seeking a new direction, he switched his expertise to personal training for many years in the UK. After arriving here on the coast Jason established himself as one of the top personal trainers, training a wide range of clientele in numerous gyms along the coast.

Now living in Marbella, Jason has based himself at the MGM boxing Gym in Puerto Banus where he personally trains both male and female clients. He specialises in strength and conditioning along with explosive training with his signature class, the new Insanity programme, which has taken the US by storm. Insanity is a workout regimen that claims to improve fitness in 60 days through strenuous stamina training. Developed by Shaun T., Insanity’s advertising emphasizes “max interval training”, a method of exercising during which one works out strenuously for 3–4 minutes and then rests or “cools down” for approximately 30 seconds before starting the whole process over again. This is more intense than traditional interval training, during which participants alternate mild and strenuous exercise for roughly equal lengths of time. This program promotes noticeable results through core strength, as well as intense cardio training. It also allows you to work at your own pace.

Jason conducts this programme through the MGM boxing gym every morning at 9am. This is great explosive training ideal for Boxers,

Tai Boxers and fitness enthusiasts in general. His extensive expertise will help you to achieve your goal whether it be for professional sports, or simply to gain personal optimum fitness. As well as this he also provides recovery from injury training and general fitness training. So all in all a diversity of skills coupled with extensive knowledge and experience in all training methods.

MGM boxing Gym is a top notch venue containing state of the art facilities such as their new Function Training Station which comprises 12 different training units. This was imported directly from the US and is currently only available at MGM.

If you want to take advantage of Jason’s considerable knowledge in all aspects of personal training he is available 6 days a week. No matter what standard you are beginning at or what goals you wish to achieve, Jason is available for advice and guidance. He also offers personalised diets on request as he is in the process of taking a professionally accredited full nutrition course.

He can be contacted by calling MGM Boxing Gym Marbella where he is available to answer any queries you may have.

Jason LowndesTel: 952 817 219MGM. Avenida De Manolete 10 C.P, 29660 Nueva Andalucia, Marbella.

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