Down to earth David Beckham is the most humble celeb ‘by a mile’
In an exclusive interview with https://www.luckyblock.com, former World Champion boxer Ricky Hatton revealed why David Beckham is the most humble celeb and also what he misses about Manchester City.
The Hitman spoke candidly about the inspiration for his new tattoos, as seen in award-winning documentary ‘Hatton’, and talked about how boxing training can be so beneficial to mental health.
Interview highlights:
- Down to earth David Beckham is the most humble celeb ‘by a mile’
- Seeing Man City win treble was incredible but I miss Maine Road stadium
- My tattoos are tributes to Manchester Bombing victims and Johnny Cash
- Hitting the gym can boost mental health and make you feel 10 feet tall
Humble David Beckham is rightfully nicknamed ‘Golden Balls’
When asked who the most humble celebrity he’d ever met was, Hatton immediately nominated former England and Manchester United star David Beckham;
Ricky Hatton: “David Beckham by a mile. When they call him Golden B******s, I think that couldn’t be more true. He came to a couple of my fights in Vegas, and he also invited me to watch LA Galaxy in his box – that was brilliant.
“He was just so down to earth, softly spoken, dedicated, and everything you see on the surface is exactly what you get with him. I feel very proud that I’ve been in his company a couple of times.”
I never thought Man City would dominate but I miss Maine Road
Hatton is a lifelong Manchester City supporter and despite the club winning the treble last year, he still reminisces about when the club used to play down the road at their former Maine Road stadium;
Ricky Hatton: “I miss Maine Road, to be fair, and I think most City fans would say that. I can remember back in the day, my first season ticket was on the Kippax stand where you could stand up – it was really good fun. Obviously it’s nice to have a hospitality ticket, with a lounge and pre-match meal.
“But I think there’s nothing better than being there on the Kippax stand, with a pint and a pie.Those days in the second division – I never thought we’d ever play the way we’re playing today, or have players that are playing for us, and the trophies that we’re winning. I tell you what, never in my lifetime did I think that, especially bearing in mind how bad we were.”
Tribute to Manchester bombing victims inked on my back
The Hitman showed off a load of new tattoos in a recent Sky documentary about his career and his revealed the inspiration behind some of them when we sat down with him;
Ricky Hatton: “I love my tattoos, to be honest with you. I’ve had more done since I retired, when I’ve got more time to get them done. They all mean a lot to me – I’ve got one of Johnny Cash, he was one of my heroes. I’ve read his book, and I don’t read many books. I’m very, very proud of Manchester, so I’ve got the Manchester 22 on my back for those that lost their lives in the Arena bombings.
“Each one means something to me – I’ve got good and evil on my chest, that sort of represents me fighting my sins. I went through a bad time a few years ago, so when I look down at my tattoos, they can stand as a reminder.”
Boxing gave me confidence and the gym helps my mental health
Hatton has struggled with his mental health since retiring from boxing but is in a better place now in part thanks to getting back to a training regime in the gym;
Ricky Hatton: “When you do finally get your backside to the gym, you feel ten feet tall. There’s nothing better to blow off steam, or get rid of a bit of tension or a bit of anger. Whenever I get up and have a bad day, which isn’t too often these days I’m very proud to say, I get up, get my gloves on, go on the bag, knock ten lumps out of it, come off, have a cup of tea, and the world looks rosy again.
“I think mental health issues are something that can grow on you, as time goes by and as you get older. I think with me, I always had it from a young age. Of course I had massive self belief in my own boxing confidence, but me as a person, I was always paranoid about what people thought about me. It is something that I’ve always had to fight with.
“Obviously feeling the love from fans around the world, and particularly Manchester, has helped and still helps to this day when I’m walking in the street and someone comes up to me.”
