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Graham reveals cut fears

Ricky Hatton's trainer Billy Graham admits he is haunted by the prospect of the Manchester 'Hit Man' succumbing to cuts in the fight of his life against Floyd Mayweather.

Hatton's career has been hampered by facial injuries but disaster has always been averted by the sterling work of veteran cuts man Mick Williamson in his corner.

"Every time Ricky fights, I think about cuts," said Graham. "I hope the referee will be as calm as we are (if he gets a cut)."

Hatton's last significant cut came in his title defence against Colombian Carlos Maussa in Sheffield in November 2005, when he shrugged off the early setback to finish off his opponent in round nine.

Graham added: "I actually think cuts is the only way Floyd can beat him, unless he gets foolish and walks onto a big shot. That truly is the only way I believe Mayweather is going to win this fight."

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