Ricky "the Hitman" Hatton and American Vince Phillips size each other up in the early exchanges in Manchester
Hatton is cut above his eye in the first round but soon returns the gesture as he gets to work on Phillips
Hatton's punching is relentless but Phillips stays on his feet throughout a gruelling twelve rounds
39-year-old Phillips' legs appear unsteady for much of the fight, but Hatton cannot find the knockout punch
A unanimous points decision confirms Hatton's overwhelming victory, the 32nd of his professional career
Phillips is battered but unbowed at the end of his 53rd career fight and earns the respect of the champion
Hatton now faces fierce rival Junior Witter, who won the EU Light Welterweight title earlier in the evening
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