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 Sunday, 29 September, 2002, 02:01 GMT 03:01 UK
Hatton wins farcical fight
Ricky Hatton bt Stephen Smith - disqualified

Darkie Smith shouts at referee Micky Vann
Unhappy at an incident, Stephen Smith's father Darkie leaps into the ring to confront referee Micky Vann

Darkie Smith holds his son Stephen's face in his hands
Darkie Smith consoles his son after his entrance into the ring caused Stephen to be disqualified

Ricky Hatton keeps the WBU light welterweight belt
Ricky Hatton retains his WBU light welterweight title when the fight is halted in the second round

Stephen Smith is unhappy after being disqualified
A disconsolate Stephen Smith is unlikely to receive his purse from the fight until an inquiry has been held

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