Boxing legend and Manchester City fan Ricky Hatton has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo is his dream opponent as he wants to "knock him out".
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Hatton wants to box RonaldoWants to knock out 'handsome' forwardRetired boxer currently coaching multiple fightersFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Ronaldo will always remain synonymous with Manchester United, despite having achieved the majority of his success at Real Madrid. His first spell with the Red Devils saw him win Premier League and Champions League trophies, and also his first Ballon d'Or.
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While Manchester City have now gained the superiority over the their city rivals Manchester United, the Old Trafford side remain the big dogs in historical terms and it is safe to say that Ronaldo, the player and the person, is not a well-liked personality in the blue half of Manchester. Hatton, a keen City fan, has now claimed that he would like to face the Portuguese legend in the ring and "knock him out".
WHAT HATTON SAID
Speaking to Betway, Hatton said: "I’d probably have to say Cristiano Ronaldo. I've never met Cristiano. I believe he's a good lad, but let's have it right. He did play for Manchester United. He's really good-looking. Why would you not want to knock him out? If you played for Manchester United – the best player in the world and he’s a good-looking fella. The opposite to me."
AFPWHAT NEXT FOR RONALDO?
Al-Nassr forward Ronaldo is currently enjoying a break after the Saudi Pro League broke up for the winter holidays. He'll be back in action against Al-Okhdood on January 9.