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There were some who felt he should have hung up his gloves after a sloppy win over Juan Lazcano last May.

However, after joining forces with Mayweather - father of the Floyd Jr, the only man to beat Hatton in 46 contests - the Mancunian has been revitalised. Hatton said: "I needed a new lease of life after the Lazcano fight. Floyd has brought my boxing ability back, got me using my jab."

He added: "My weight is right down, I'm in great shape. Ricky 'Fatton' has disappeared."

Hatton beat Paulie Malignaggi in November and now is just six weeks away from a fight with Manny Pacquiao, currently the world's best pound-for-pound fighter, in Las Vegas on May 2.

The 30-year-old's problems with his fluctuating weight are well-documented but after completing the British leg of his preparations Hatton feels fitter than ever.

He added: "I've never been as down on my weight. I'm pretty much at the weight - 154lbs - which I will be on the night.

"As the fight gets nearer I will get faster, sharper and more explosive.

"It is great being ahead of schedule in that it gives you a luxury. I'd rather be ahead now than chasing it later on.

"I have to be careful I don't over-cook it but I - and Floyd - are too long in the tooth, boxing-wise, to let that happen."