Nervous Ricky Hatton gets ready for training debut

Ricky Hatton admits he will be nervous before his ring return next week.

The two-weight world champion starts his new career as a trainer at Oldham Leisure Centre on Saturday November 12.

‘Hitman’ Hatton will be giving the instructions instead of throwing the punches when Blackpool’s Adam Little boxes a four round welterweight contest against a selected opponent.

Hatton said: “I will be nervous and anxious when Adam has his first contest with me in his corner because all eyes will be on me.

“Just because I have been a good boxer doesn’t mean I am going to be a good coach. Some of the best trainers in the world weren’t great boxers.

“Just like I was when I was a fighter I will love the challenge.

“I am confident in my own ability and have a lot to offer my fighter. I will be throwing every punch with Adam because he has put his faith in me.

“I don’t want to be in the corner of any fighters where they think I am there for a pay cheque.”