By Mark Vester

Former undisputed heavyweight champion David Haye is backing a farewell fight for Ricky Hatton. The Manchester fighter is still mulling a decision on whether or not he plans to retire from the ring. While fighters like Carl Froch are calling for Ricky to walk away, Haye says a final fight is not out of the question. Haye says that Hatton did not take a lot of punishment during his two-round knockout loss to Manny Pacquiao.

"I'm sure he has got a lot left so whatever he decides to do, it'll be the right decision one way or another," the Hayemaker said to PA Sport. "There was no wear and tear in that fight, it wasn't like he had a real hard fight where he took a lot of abuse and punishment so if he wants to fight then I'm sure he can.

"I watched the fight live and I was deeply distressed when he lost. I always knew it was going to be a tough one for him. Ricky's a pal of mine so it was really gutting seeing him lose in that way. I thought if he was going to lose maybe it would be a split decision or it would be on points, but he got beat pretty bad and I just hope now that he makes the right decision about his future now."

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