Devastating Loss To Manny Pacquiao Takes Its Toll On Life Of Ricky Hatton

British boxer Ricky Hatton's second-round humiliating loss to Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao in 2009 is taking its toll on the life of the former world boxing champion as he starts putting his life back on track inside a rehab center in Manchester, England.

On May 2, 2009, at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, Nev., Hatton lost to Pacquiao in front of a crowd of 16,000 via a second round knock out.

Hatton was knocked down twice in the first round. In the second round, Pacquiao unleashed a left hook to knock Hatton out to end the bout 2:59 into the round.

Hatton sprawled helplessly on the canvas after Pacquiao's left hand, with referee Kenny Bayless's saying that "[he] didn't have to count."

Hatton lay on the canvas for several minutes before getting up; he was eventually taken to a local hospital for a precautionary brain scan.

The former welterweight champion of the world traces his depression and related problems after his unofficial retirement following his loss to Pacquiao which temporarily ended his boxing career.

The popular British boxer has not fought since his loss to Pacquiao in May 2009.

Meanwhile, WBA welterweight champion Amir Khan, who is flying to Manila in the next few days to act as Manny Pacquiao's main sparring partner for the upcoming Pacquiao-Margarito match, said he is ready to help Ricky Hatton in whatever way he can.

He said: "Ricky is a very good friend of mine", sun co.uk reports

"I am here to give him any help he needs and I hope he gets over his problems soon."

But Hatton has confirmed he will never lace on another pair of gloves, ditching once and for all the idea of a rematch against Manny Pacquiao.

The Hitman declared: "I know I am never going to fight again, but I know I have to fight this battle and win. I need to move on and find something else in my life, whether it be golf or fishing.

"I feel great shame, but I know I can get myself back on track."

Last week, Pacquiao has reached out to Hatton and wished him well.

"When I learned about Ricky Hatton's addiction to illegal drugs, I felt sad because I considered him a friend. I know he is a kind friend and a joyful person outside the ring.

"I wish Ricky can sort out his own life," Pacquao wrote.