Hatton wants to match Crolla with Ricky Burns

Ricky Hatton wants to try and make a Battle of Britain between Ricky Burns and Anthony Crolla.

The former two-weight world champion promotes fast rising British 135lb title holder Crolla, and believes he’ll become a world force next year.

Hatton wants the Mancunian to face WBO interim champion Burns next.

Hatton said: "The main forces in the domestic lightweight scene are Ricky Burns and Anthony.  

"Burns was ringside to watch Crolla retain his title with a points thrashing of Willie Limond two weeks ago, and the England v Scotland showdown between the pair has been mooted since then.

Hatton predicted: "In 2012 I believe that Anthony will beat all-comers and prove himself as Britain's number one lightweight.

"He is growing into the weight, maturing and the performance against Limond was one of the most dominant by a British champion this year."