A Quote by Ricky Hatton

It's still one of the proudest moments in my career boxing at Madison Square Garden. Some fighters who have won titles and championships have never boxed at Madison Square Garden. For a little kid just off a council estate to do it was a dream come true.

Ricky Hatton

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Ricky Hatton
British - Athlete
Born: October 6, 1978

I already achieved my dream by fighting at Madison Square Garden for my second pro fight. I felt like I won the world title already, and I only had two professional fights. Madison Square Garden stands alone as far as boxing venues are concerned, and I dream about going back there again.

Ricky Hatton

We still haven't played Madison Square Garden. That's a benchmark. Something will have gone seriously wrong if we don't play Madison Square Garden for this album.

Dan Hawkins

When I would go into Madison Square Garden, I wasn't the most popular guy. Madison Square Garden, there's 16,000 Puerto Ricans with knives and great radios and stuff.

Roddy Piper

We're in Madison Square Garden, I can't let you beat me in Madison Square Garden, are you serious!?

Roy Jones Jr.

I want to fight in Madison Square Garden because it's the mecca of boxing. This is my dream.

Gennady Golovkin

I'm somebody from a little tiny town, who had boxed in leisure centres, and my last fight was in Madison Square Garden against one of the greats. What a great way to finish off.

Joe Calzaghe

Where I've come from and my background, to fight at Madison Square Garden against the biggest name in boxing is unbelievable.

Rocky Fielding

Fighting at Madison Square Garden, where so many great fighters have fought is a true honor, and something I have dreamt about my entire life.

Demetrius Andrade

Madison Square Garden has held some of the best fights of all time. Many legendary fighters have fought there. Being able to fight there is an honor.

Ryan Garcia

It's always been a dream of mine to fight at Madison Square Garden, and it's something I really relish.

Gennady Golovkin

I've been dreaming of this moment since I was a kid growing up in Tennessee: that one day, I'd have the chance to come here to Madison Square Garden and be the warm-up act for Elvis.