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Ricky's a knockout

Britain's superstar Ricky Hatton dropped in on the Bilton Hall boxers training for their club show to pass on a few tips.

The world champion had been brought to Tyneside by Bilton head coach Martyn Devlin for a double dinner show.

All 16 of Bilton's fighters will be on the bill at the Temple Park Centre in South Shields on Thursday, March 1.

The feature bout will be between two ABA regional finalists Simon Costella from the Jarrow club, and Marley Potts' tough Martin Robinson.

Tickets are available at £7 each or £12 ringside from Temple Park on (0191) 456 9119 or Martyn Devlin on (0191) 422 3816.

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