Ricky Hatton had to undergo a serious operation after contracting a rare disease which affects the movement of the fingers.
Boxing legend Hatton, 44, has been unable to train for the past few months after battling Dupuytren's disease. The rare condition, which is painless, form knots of tissue under the skin and restricts one or more finger from straightening properly. The knots later form a thick cord that causes the fingers to bend inwards towards the palm of the hand.
The former two-weight world champion needed multiple stitches on his hand after undergoing surgery and showed off his battle scars in a graphic picture. "Had a great time away but can’t wait to get back in the gym with me boxers. Had a serious operation when I got Dupuytrens disease. I’ve not been able to punch or do pads for about 3 month," Hatton wrote.
