But now it seems the phrase ?what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas? no longer applies.
In his new book, Ricky Hatton?s Vegas Tales, the 36-year-old tells fans some of his craziest stories from his time in Sin City ? from punching John Bishop to blanking Brad Pitt.
And sneaking into an Oasis concert in a wheelchair.
Hatton won three world titles during his five fights in the Entertainment Capital of the World.
And more than 100,000 Brits travelled to the US to support the Manchester-based fighter.
Speaking exclusively to the Daily Star Online: ?Fans always say to me ‘Wow, I went to the Mayweather fight – or the Malignaggi fight in Vegas – best weekend of my life’.?
But he added: ?There are some funny stories on the way – some that the fans haven?t had the opportunity to hear about.?
?The fans see the build-up on the TV from the training camps. But a lot of this stuff in the book they wouldn’t have heard.?
BOOK: Hatton’s new book, Vegas Tales, is out now [GETTY]
Vegas has become the mecca of boxing in recent decades with the likes of Lennox Lewis, Mike Tyson and undefeated Mayweather all fighter there.
And the boxer-turned-promoter says there?s nothing like it.
He said: ?It’s the pinnacle of any boxer’s career.
?The biggest names in the sport have boxed there.
?For a British boxer to get that opportunity, it’s still very surreal to see your name up in lights on the Vegas strip.?
Hatton?s former opponent Mayweather saw off Manny Pacquiao over 12 rounds earlier this month in the so-called ?fight of the century? at Las Vegas? MGM Grand.
TALES: Ricky’s new book [AMAZON]
The Brit has been out of the ring for three years now.
But he said he would love to take another ?pop? at undefeated Mayweather, if he were to throw on the gloves again.
“If I was still fighting I’d like to have another pop at Floyd,? he revealed.
“The only reason is because he’s the best and I always wanted to fight the best.
“And if I was in the game today, I’d still want to fight who’s on top.”
Ricky Hatton?s Vegas Tales is now available to buy.
