Hatton is desperate to make a name for himself in America

The 28-year-old takes on the undefeated Colombian in Las Vegas in the knowledge that the American city has ended the dreams of a host of British fighters.

But he said: "Las Vegas is the pinnacle of any fighter's career and I want to go out there and put on a big show.

"I'd like to be one of the first Britons to be a success in the States."

Frank Bruno, Lloyd Honeyghan, Naseem Hamed and Barry McGuigan are among the top British names to falter on the famous strip.

I refuse to believe fighting in America will make me any less of a fighter Ricky Hatton

But, after surviving arguably the toughest fight of his career in winning the WBA welterweight title against Luis Collazo last time out, Hatton says he will rediscover his best form this weekend.

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"I have still got to prove myself because I am my own worst critic," he said. "I could box sensationally and it would still not make me entirely happy.

"I don't think I have anything to prove to the Americans. I think it's clear that they rate me as a slugging, come-forward fighter.

"But I have got another side to my style and that is what I need to show.

"I refuse to believe fighting in America will make me any less of a fighter. I've started the right way by beating Collazo and now I plan to do the same against Urango."