By Ben Dirs BBC Sport at Manchester's MEN Arena

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Ricky Hatton believes he can go on to achieve great things after claiming the IBF light welterweight title with a stunning win over Kostya Tszyu.

"The one thing that's hurt in my career is people saying I don't want to come out of Manchester or fight people," Hatton said after his stoppage victory.

"I'll fight absolutely anyone and I've shown what heart I've got.

"Hopefully now I can do the title proud and in a few years' time Kostya can say he lost his title to a great champion."

Hatton's triumph in the early hours of Sunday morning was one of the biggest upsets in British boxing history.

He took the fight to Tszyu from the start, and the 22,000 fans at Manchester's MEN Arena celebrated when the champion failed to answer the bell for the 12th round.

Hatton's tactics worked perfectly as he managed to avoid the Russian-born Australian's notorious right hand, which had flattened the biggest names in the division.

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But Hatton admitted he was caught by surprise when referee Dave Parris was called to Tszyu's corner just before the final round and told to end the contest.

"I was conserving a bit for the stretch and I didn't mind if I was behind after six rounds," said the 26-year-old.

"I had plenty in the tank for those last five rounds and I really came out like a trojan.

"Billy [trainer Billy Graham] turned round and said 'we need the last round to make sure'.

"I asked Bobby [co-trainer Bobby Rimmer] to pour some water on my head and Billy went 'he's not come out, he's not come out!'. I nearly shot my bolt to be honest."

Hatton dedicated the win to his fanatical Manchester support.

"The crowd were unbelievable, it makes you so proud," he said.

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"I'm a Mancunian born and bred and I feel I'm no different to the man in the crowd and it's nice to reward them. I want to become a great champion."

Tszyu admitted he had put up no resistance when trainer Johnny Lewis decided to pull him out of the fight.

"I didn't complain too much. I fought the wrong fight and I never really caught him on the chin," said the 35-year-old.

"I knew it was nearly impossible for me to win and I knew I was behind.

"I haven't been that tired or exhausted for years and years. I had one of the best training camps but something was wrong."

Tszyu said he would carefully consider his future before deciding whether to retire.