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In a surprising development, Ricky Hatton has reportedly picked boxing trainer Freddie Roach as his new coach according to Web site RingTalk.com.

“That’s right! The man that trained Manny Pacquiao, who destroyed Hatton in two rounds a month ago for the world 140 lb. championship, he will now train the lad from Manchester, UK,” said the article by Ring Talk News.

Hatton has reportedly parted ways with trash-talking Floyd Mayweather Sr., who has had differences with the Brit’s camp shortly before his May 2 fight with top pound-for-pound king Pacquiao.

His rift with Mayweather Sr. has reportedly contributed to his loss to Pacquiao, who jarred the Manchester native with a perfect left hook to the jaw.

The stunning loss has prompted several analysts and even Mayweather to urge the British fighter to retire.

Mayweather Sr., however, blamed Hatton for the loss, saying that “he did not stick to their fight plan.”

In hiring his opponent’s trainer, Hatton has apparently acknowledged Roach’s credentials. This includes Pacquiao’s development into what has been described as "a complete fighter."

According to RingTalk.com, the formal announcement will take place "in the coming weeks."

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