Boxing: Warren hits back in Hatton row

BOXING promoter Frank Warren has come out fighting after taking flak from his star name Ricky Hatton over the way he has handled the Manchester man's career.

The Sports Network supremo was not pleased that Hatton described his company's conduct as "unprofessional" and said it had led to his disillusionment with "boxing politics".

Hatton's contention was that his big World Boxing Association showdown with Vivian Harris - now scheduled for the M.E.N. Arena on October 2 - was announced to the public before there had been consultation with the Hitman himself.

Hatton was also unhappy that his last two fights had been against low-grade opponents, and that he had climbed into the ring unaware of what his purse had been.