Ricky Hatton has revealed that he hopes Derek Chisora is ready to hang up his gloves, but admits he expects him to remain in the ring for another fight.
The British heavyweight scored an upset victory over Joe Joyce in what was his 48th professional bout in July, moving his record to 35-13.
Chisora has shared the ring with some of the sport's modern greats, including a trilogy bout with Tyson Fury and clashes with Vitali Klitschko and Oleksandr Usyk.
Now Hatton believes he can call time with his head held high, but acknowledges he is likely to hold off in the hopes of another title bout or payday.
"I’d like to see Derek hang the gloves up now," Hatton told Action Network. He’s had a great career, I’m so proud of him.
"It just shows if you have a couple of defeats along the way, it doesn’t matter, keep at it because eventually you can come good.
"Now Derek pulled that one out, he is line for a title fight. That’s the only trouble though, maybe Derek has come to a time where he should hang his gloves up.
"Every time I hope it’s his last fight. He’s had a great career but when you pull off a win against a fantastic heavyweight in Joe Joyce, he’s back in the picture for a money fight again."
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