Ricky Hatton reveals secrets to amazing seven-week body transformation including cutting down from 12 cuppas a day
RICKY HATTON has revealed the secret to his amazing seven-week body transformation ahead of his return to the squared circle against Marco Antonio Barrera.
The boxing legend, 43, will contest an eight-round exhibition fight on July 2.
The Hitman, who famously ballooned up between fights, has ditched the booze, junk food and 12 cups of tea a day - sticking to a strict diet.
Hatton has lost over two stone in seven weeks as a result.
Speaking on his diet ahead of the fight, Hatton told : "I like pints of beer, it has been well known, but you can't do that. I think that is the main thing with the weight.
"If you go out and have pints seven days a week you won't be walking around with a six pack.
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"I think it is just sensible, eating the right things small and often and regular workouts.
"Some days I have thought 'can I have a rest day?' and then I have thought I will take my foot down on the pace and go for a run to keep a sweat on.
"I do two workouts a day so my metabolism is always racing. Cut it down on treats, I have 12 cups of tea a day normally but it has to just be a one-off.
"I think the best thing is the willpower, and a nutritionist is only good as the lad that advises him and I think it is all down to your own personal discipline."
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WBC world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has expressed his pride in Hatton for his weight loss.
Fury, 33, posted on Instagram: "Get up there my boy!
"Very proud of @rickyhitmanhatton for loosing (sic) all the weight and getting fit again."
Hatton was also able to spar with his son Campbell, 21, as a part of his training camp.
Sharing two pictures of the family sparring session, the beaming dad wrote: "Very emotional day for me as a father today.
"Couldn’t be prouder of @campbellhatton anyway as everyone knows...
"But I never thought I’d see him turn pro and I especially never thought I’d be in a training camp sparring with him.
"Had many proud times over the years... that was up there."