On this week's episode, we sit down with one of the most beloved British boxers of all time - Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton.
Hatton's journey from a council estate in Hattersley to becoming a two-weight world boxing champion is the stuff of legends. His epic showdowns with boxing giants like Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao saw thousands follow him to Las Vegas, leaving a mark on boxing history. But it was his memorable IBF light-welterweight title victory against Kostya Tszyu in Manchester back in 2005 that remains the pinnacle of his career, a night etched in the hearts of an entire nation.
Join us for a raw and deeply honest exploration of Hatton's highs and lows, from conquering multiple weight divisions to dealing with personal challenges beyond the ring.
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Up Front With Simon Jordan: Ricky Hatton

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Jim White and Simon Jordan are back in the studio and are joined by the former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy. The two week hearing for Manchester City's legal action against the Premier League began today, they'll debate what it could mean going forwards, and get Simon's take on the matter. After England's 1-0 defeat to Iceland on Friday, they'll ask if fans should be concerned ahead of the Euros, and hear from manager Gareth Southgate. After Bukayo Saka's image was used on the back of several papers following the defeat, Richard Offiong from 'Show Racism The Red Card' discusses the portrayal of black players in the English press. And they also react to the news that Brighton could appoint 31-year-old Fabian Hurzeler as their new Head Coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester City vs The Premier League!

On today’s episode we are joined by one of the most iconic Italians to grace the Premier League. From humble beginnings in his hometown Sardinia, Gianfranco Zola was famed for playing the game in a beautiful way. He became one of the rising stars in his hometown which earned him a big money move to Napoli, who were led by the God-like figure Diego Maradona.
After impressing for Napoli, he moved to Parma and formed a deadly partnership with Faustino Asprilla, challenging Juventus for the Serie A title. However, he struggled for game time the following season under manager Carlo Ancelotti, which opened the door for Zola to make the move to Stamford Bridge. His audacious, entertaining style of play helped ignite Chelsea’s resurgence in the late 90’s and he became a firm favourite for the blues. He’s also widely seen as a trailblazer who formed English football’s early foreign revolution.
After finishing his playing career back home in Sardinia, Gianfranco moved into management, managing teams such as West Ham, Watford and Birmingham City, often under extremely challenging ownership groups. Gianfranco joins the show and opens up on those challenging situations whilst giving his honest opinion on the current footballing landscape and the state of his beloved Chelsea FC.
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Sam Matterface and Scott Minto were in for White and Jordan to analyse the 26 man England squad picked by Gareth Southgate to the Euro's. Can anyone feel hard done by? Meanwhile, Premier League clubs voted 19-1 to keep VAR in the league, with Wolves' bid for change turned down. Can fans have anything to complain about next season? Plus, Soccer Aid is back this weekend where Frank Lampard will be returning to Stamford Bridge, the ground he calls home. He joined the show live to discuss both club and country, and the next steps in his career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Focus on the attack - Gareth has picked his 26!

Alex Crook and Scott Minto were in for White and Jordan to react to the news that James Maddison and Curtis Jones are set to miss out on the final England squad that flies to Germany next week. Is all well in the England camp? Meanwhile, the noise around Manchester City continues, and Daniel Dubois' trainer, Don Charles, was in studio, with a message for Anthony Joshua... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gareth begins to cull his England squad and Daniel Dubois's trainer has a message for AJ

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Up Front With Simon Jordan: Ricky Hatton

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