Mayweather Sr. to prep Hatton for Malignaggi bout

Associated Press
LONDON -- Ricky Hatton has hired Floyd Mayweather Sr., the father of a man he once fought, as his trainer.

Mayweather will prepare Hatton for his fight against IBF junior welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi in Las Vegas on Nov. 22.

"At this stage of my career I am not going to change my style too much, but you are never too old to learn," Hatton said Wednesday. "I have spoken with my team and we are all sure that I'll benefit from Floyd's incredible knowledge.

"The fight against Malignaggi is make or break and I'm convinced this will be the best training camp I have ever had."

Mayweather Sr., 55, is the estranged father of Floyd Mayweather Jr., who defeated Hatton in December 2007.

The elder Mayweather will fly to England later this month to oversee training at Hatton's gym in Ashton-under-Lyne. He will be assisted by Lee Beard.

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