Ricky Hatton goes on the attack from the start at the MEN Arena, stunning champion Kostya Tszyu with his work rate

The challenger lands some powerful punches as Tszyu struggles to settle into his usual routine

Hatton shows Tszyu no respect and really rattles the Australian

Tszyu stings Hatton with some heavy blows in a contest full of clinches, but the Australian begins to tire

Hatton takes advantage of Tszyu's failing stamina to land some telling blows in the last few rounds

Tszyu fails to answer the bell for the 12th round and Manchester's favourite son Hatton takes the IBF title

The fighters embrace and show deep mutual respect with Tzsyu acknowledging he lost to the better fighter

It is not yet known what Tszyu's future plans are, but the 35-year-old's face bears the marks of a tough fight

Scott Harrison v Michael Brodie: WBO featherweight champion Harrison (left) looks in good shape at the weigh for their fight

Challenger Brodie started brightly, meeting Harrison head on in the middle of the ring

But, just when it looked as if fans would be treated to a classic, Brodie was dropped by a body blow in round four

Brodie failed to beat the count and retired from boxing, while Harrison celebrated an impressive win