Ricky Hatton has made a "pact" with his family to quit boxing after he turns 30 next year, his mother revealed today.

The undefeated Mancunian is preparing for the biggest fight of his career at the weekend when he challenges Floyd Mayweather Jr for the WBC welterweight title in Las Vegas.

There is already talk of a Wembley showdown early next year with Oscar de la Hoya should Hatton upset the odds in the early hours of Sunday morning.

It is thought trainer Billy Graham is keen for Hatton to retire shortly after turning 30 and mum Carol wants her son to hang up his gloves before he gets "hurt". "It's the last lap of his career now," she said. "He's 30 next year and we all made a pact.

"Two or three more fights. Because, after 30, your reflexes slow down. You've got more chance of getting hurt. He doesn't need the money now.

"How many boxers do you know who come back for the money and unfortunately terrible things happen?

"You don't get paid overtime - not in boxing, do you?

"So, get your money, get in there, get it done as quick as you can and let's all go home and have a party."

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