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Hatton TKOs Malignaggi

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Ricky Hatton (right) of Britain connects with Paulie Malignaggi of the U.S. during a junior welterweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Hatton won by TKO in the 11th round.

Ricky Hatton (right) of Britain connects with Paulie Malignaggi of the U.S. during a junior welterweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Hatton won by TKO in the 11th round. View photo »

Ricky Hatton of Britain enters the ring wearing a fat suit as a joke before fighting Paulie Malignaggi of the U.S. in a junior welterweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Ricky Hatton of Britain enters the ring wearing a fat suit as a joke before fighting Paulie Malignaggi of the U.S. in a junior welterweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. View photo »

Ricky Hatton right of Britain and Paulie Malignaggi of the U.S. battle it out during a junior welterweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 22, 2008. Hatton won by TKO in the 11th round.

Ricky Hatton right of Britain and Paulie Malignaggi of the U.S. battle it out during a junior welterweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 22, 2008. Hatton won by TKO in the 11th round. View photo »

Ricky Hatton (right) of Britain takes a punch from Paulie Malignaggi of the U.S. during a junior welterweight title bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Ricky Hatton (right) of Britain takes a punch from Paulie Malignaggi of the U.S. during a junior welterweight title bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. View photo »

Ricky Hatton of Britain is checked out in his corner during a junior welterweight bout against Paulie Malignaggi of the U.S. at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Ricky Hatton of Britain is checked out in his corner during a junior welterweight bout against Paulie Malignaggi of the U.S. at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. View photo »

Ricky Hatton, (left) of Britain, delivers a punch to Paulie Malignaggi, of the U.S., during their junior welterweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Hatton won by TKO in the 11th round.

Ricky Hatton, (left) of Britain, delivers a punch to Paulie Malignaggi, of the U.S., during their junior welterweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Hatton won by TKO in the 11th round. View photo »

Ricky Hatton connects with Paulie Malignaggi during the pair's junior welterweight title bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Ricky Hatton connects with Paulie Malignaggi during the pair's junior welterweight title bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. View photo »

Ricky Hatton's mother Carol (left), Jenna Coyne (center), Matthew Hatton's girlfriend, and Jennifer Dooley, Ricky's girlfriend, celebrate as Ricky Hatton defeated Paulie Malignaggi during their junior welterweight title bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Ricky Hatton's mother Carol (left), Jenna Coyne (center), Matthew Hatton's girlfriend, and Jennifer Dooley, Ricky's girlfriend, celebrate as Ricky Hatton defeated Paulie Malignaggi during their junior welterweight title bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. View photo »

Ricky Hatton, of England, celebrates his victory over Paulie Malignaggi of the U.S. after a junior welterweight title bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Ricky Hatton, of England, celebrates his victory over Paulie Malignaggi of the U.S. after a junior welterweight title bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. View photo »

Ricky Hatton, of Britain, celebrates with musicians Liam (left) and Noel Gallagher after defeating Paulie Malignaggi of the U.S. in a junior welterweight title bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Hatton won by TKO in the 11th round.

Ricky Hatton, of Britain, celebrates with musicians Liam (left) and Noel Gallagher after defeating Paulie Malignaggi of the U.S. in a junior welterweight title bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Hatton won by TKO in the 11th round. View photo »

Ricky Hatton (left) of England poses with his trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. during a post fight press conference after defeating Paulie Malignaggi in a junior welterweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Ricky Hatton (left) of England poses with his trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. during a post fight press conference after defeating Paulie Malignaggi in a junior welterweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. View photo »

Matthew Hatton, of Britain, slugs Ben Tackie, of the U.S., during their welterweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 22, 2008. Hatton, the younger brother of Ricky Hatton, won by unanimous decision.

Matthew Hatton, of Britain, slugs Ben Tackie, of the U.S., during their welterweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 22, 2008. Hatton, the younger brother of Ricky Hatton, won by unanimous decision. View photo »

Matthew Hatton, the younger brother of Ricky Hatton, delivers a blow to Ben Tackie in their welterweight bout Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Matthew Hatton, the younger brother of Ricky Hatton, delivers a blow to Ben Tackie in their welterweight bout Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. View photo »

Matthew Hatton, the younger brother of Ricky Hatton, celebrates his victory over Ben Tackie in their welterweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday night.

Matthew Hatton, the younger brother of Ricky Hatton, celebrates his victory over Ben Tackie in their welterweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday night. View photo »

James Kirkland (right) connects on Brian Vera during a middleweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 22, 2008. Kirkland won by KO victory in the 8th round.

James Kirkland (right) connects on Brian Vera during a middleweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 22, 2008. Kirkland won by KO victory in the 8th round. View photo »

James Kirkland (right) connects on Brian Vera during their middleweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

James Kirkland (right) connects on Brian Vera during their middleweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. View photo »

James Kirkland knocks Brian Vera to the canvas during their middleweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

James Kirkland knocks Brian Vera to the canvas during their middleweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. View photo »

James Kirkland raises his hand in victory after defeating Brian Vera by KO in their middleweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 22, 2008.

James Kirkland raises his hand in victory after defeating Brian Vera by KO in their middleweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 22, 2008. View photo »

Sat, Nov 22, 2008 (10:30 p.m.)

Britain's Ricky Hatton kept his Ring magazine and IBO junior welterweight titles by defeating Paulie Malignaggi Saturday, November, 22, 2008 with an 11th round TKO at the Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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