Ricky Hatton v Floyd Mayweather

Ricky Hatton and Floyd Mayweather stand nose-to-nose at the weigh-in in Las Vegas Photograph: John Gichigi/Getty

Hatton enters the ring Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Getty

Many of Hatton's adoring fans made the long trip to Vegas Photograph: Jae C. Hong/AP

David Beckham was ringside, he is seen here greeting Hatton's parents Photograph: Andre Couldridge/Getty

Mayweather looks calm as he enters the ring Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA

Hatton waves to the crowd before the fight starts Photograph: John Gichigi/Getty

The referee gets the fight underway Photograph: Al Bello/Getty

Hatton started the fight aggressively Photograph: Reed Saxon/AP

However, Mayweather quickly began to assert himself and soon took control of the fight Photograph: Jae C. Hong/AP

Mayweather dealt Hatton a decisive blow when he knocked him down in the 10th round Photograph: Ethan Miller/Getty

Plucky to the last, Hatton was soon on his feet, but the end was nigh Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA

The final blow was a vicious left hook from Mayweather Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA

Hatton was down and out for the first time in his career and the dream was over Photograph: Jae C. Hong /AP

Mayweather celebrates his victory Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA

Hatton was in good spirits after the fight and used some colourful language to cheer up his supporters Photograph: Ethan Miller/Getty

Mayweather celebrates with his team Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA

The two were best of friends at the post-fight press conference where they paid tribute to each other Photograph: Jae C. Hong/AP