Product Description

The official life story of Britain's favourite Boxer, the undefeated world champion, Ricky The Hit Man Hatton. Ricky Hatton - A Life Story documents his fascinating rise to the top, from his first ever amateur fights through to his latest World Title defence in Las Vegas. As one of Britain's most popular sporting heroes, The Hitman, who recently received an MBE, is unbeaten in 43 professional fights, a champion in two weight divisions and is commonly perceived as one of the all time greatest boxers Britain has ever produced. With exclusive previously unseen home footage of Ricky as a child, his early days kickboxing, amateur competition fights and then in the ring as a World Champion, the film gives a complete picture of his journey to the top as told by the Hit Man himself. And in a world s first , using new camera technology, the film gets in the ring with Ricky and gives its audience a view of just what it s like to be hit by The Hitman ! Footage from all his important bouts is included here along with commentary from his closest friends, family, trainers, boxers and celebrity fans, which gives additional insight into what makes this peoples champion so respected both in and out of the ring. The film contains exclusive interviews from Wayne Rooney, Chris Eubank, Noel Gallagher, Freddie Flintoff, Brian Robson, Amir Khan, Vernon Kaye, John O Shea, Colleen McGloughlin, Will Mellor, Micky Cantwell, Wayne McCulloch, Richie Woodall and Michael 'Let's Get Ready To Rumble' Buffer. Viewers also get the exclusive, official inside story on Ricky s build up to his most recent fight in Las Vegas against Jose Luis Castillo. The whole fight is also included plus exclusive access to his triumphant after-fight party. DVD Extras: The complete Ricky Hatton V Carlos Maussa Fight The complete Ricky Hatton V Louis Collazo Fight The complete Ricky Hatton vs Juan Urango, The Complete Ricky Hatton vs Jose Luis Castillo Blue Moon music track with video extracts from film Heart Of A Winner music track with video extracts from film In The Ring With Ricky - the 3 minute 'headcam spar session' with Ricky along with how it was shot.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #16830 in DVD
• Released on: 2007-11-12
• Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
• Format: PAL
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 230 minutes

Synopsis
An official, authorised look at the life and career of one of Britain's most popular boxers – Ricky 'The Hitman' Hatton.

Customer Reviews

A World Champion Film
In the history of boxing film/documentaries 'Ricky Hatton A Life Story' could have been a loser. The brief outline on the back of the dvd does not bode well: family interviews, career achievements, fight details.

Play the 1hour 47 minute film, however, and you will be left gasping. I have never been a fan of the 'Rocky' films and even Scorsese's 'Raging Bull' lingers on the personality too much. It was always 'When We Were Kings' that enthralled me with its differing perspectives closing-in on one particular fight. 'Ricky Hatton A Life Story' is a complete all rounder with insight, narrative progression, visual flair and intimate reality. As soon as I got a tingle up the spine when we see kid Hatton's first boxing gym, I was hooked. From those two fists of fury to the 'defining fight' against Kostya Tszyu.

The man, the boxer, the world champion. Born to win, a privileged insight into the life of a fiend, a monster, a viscious brawling Monarch. A man who possesses the ring he was born to preside over with the mind of a ruthless assassin: the Hitman Ricky Hatton. Mayweather's nightmare on dvd. I love this film.

Awesome DVD !!
A great DVD from cover to cover. There are more hidden extras here than any DVD ive ever bought.

A tremendous celebration of Music and Stories depicting Ricky's journey to the top. I loved the headcam sessions with billy graham (ricks mentor)
and the bonus fights, and song with video, all great stuff.

I feel this DVD alone will capture the Imagination of many people, some of whom are not already massive Hatton fans. Those that are, your in for a real xmas treat. Particularly loved the 'Heart Of A Winner' track (reminds me of Rocky- & will appeal to the American fans of Boxing).

Least You know what to fill your stockings with this year !

The official life story!
This is a great DVD - packed with interviews, story telling and early clips along with a great story of how Ricky became Britain's most popular, and arguably greatest fighter! It's got loads of extras too, including the full Castillo fight from Vegas and lots of his most recent fights too. If you love Ricky Hatton, you'll love this DVD!