Hatton and Floyd may split
RICKY HATTON could ditch trainer Floyd Mayweather Snr after his fight with Manny Pacquiao.
Hatton joined forces with the American prior to defeating Paulie Malignaggi last year.
Mayweather will be in the Hitman's corner again for the clash with Pacquiao but cracks are beginning to appear in their relationship.
Hatton, 30, is rumoured to be unhappy with him turning up late to numerous training sessions.
And he may even switch to Pacquiao's cornerman, the legendary Freddie Roach, after fighting the pound-for-pound king in Las Vegas.
According to Yahoo Sports, Roach's agent Nick Khan has already discussed the possibility with Golden Boy chief executive Richard Schaefer.
Khan said: "Richard and I were speaking on the phone and I told him how much respect Freddie has for Ricky.
"I suggested that after Manny defeats Ricky, which is Freddie’s priority, that we sit down and discuss the possibility of Freddie getting together and working with Ricky."
Despite the speculation, Mayweather insists any tensions within Team Hatton have already been resolved.
He said: "Was there a problem there? Yes.
"It was a problem that could be addressed and taken care of without being in the media.
"It didn't need to be in the media and we straightened it out.
"I'm a no-nonsense trainer. I saw a situation but I addressed it.
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"We have a very clear understanding. I respect them and I want them to do the same with me. Nobody is jerking me around."
Mayweather's direct style is in sharp contrast to Hatton's relationship with former trainer Billy Graham.
But he insists the Hitman has required a firm approach to help eliminate his bad habits.
Hatton's lack of head movement has been in Mayweather's sights and he even used his sparring pads to bash home the message.
The 56-year-old added: "I don't play games. If you leave your head there I'm going to take it off.
"I said to Ricky, 'You need to move your head, man, you want to be able to see your kids. You don't want to be hit in the head, that's your brain in there. When you get hit in the head your brain rattles'.
"I don't want him to get hit upside the head and I want him to use the jab more as an offensive and a defensive weapon."
EXCUSES SET ALREADY???
Hatton joined forces with the American prior to defeating Paulie Malignaggi last year.
Mayweather will be in the Hitman's corner again for the clash with Pacquiao but cracks are beginning to appear in their relationship.
Hatton, 30, is rumoured to be unhappy with him turning up late to numerous training sessions.
And he may even switch to Pacquiao's cornerman, the legendary Freddie Roach, after fighting the pound-for-pound king in Las Vegas.
According to Yahoo Sports, Roach's agent Nick Khan has already discussed the possibility with Golden Boy chief executive Richard Schaefer.
Khan said: "Richard and I were speaking on the phone and I told him how much respect Freddie has for Ricky.
"I suggested that after Manny defeats Ricky, which is Freddie’s priority, that we sit down and discuss the possibility of Freddie getting together and working with Ricky."
Despite the speculation, Mayweather insists any tensions within Team Hatton have already been resolved.
He said: "Was there a problem there? Yes.
"It was a problem that could be addressed and taken care of without being in the media.
"It didn't need to be in the media and we straightened it out.
"I'm a no-nonsense trainer. I saw a situation but I addressed it.
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"We have a very clear understanding. I respect them and I want them to do the same with me. Nobody is jerking me around."
Mayweather's direct style is in sharp contrast to Hatton's relationship with former trainer Billy Graham.
But he insists the Hitman has required a firm approach to help eliminate his bad habits.
Hatton's lack of head movement has been in Mayweather's sights and he even used his sparring pads to bash home the message.
The 56-year-old added: "I don't play games. If you leave your head there I'm going to take it off.
"I said to Ricky, 'You need to move your head, man, you want to be able to see your kids. You don't want to be hit in the head, that's your brain in there. When you get hit in the head your brain rattles'.
"I don't want him to get hit upside the head and I want him to use the jab more as an offensive and a defensive weapon."
EXCUSES SET ALREADY???
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