Dennis has put his money where his mouth is and put this deal on the table because he said he could get me what I wanted.

It's always been my dream to come to the United States for a big fight, ... But the paymaster likely is going to have the final say. The crowds we could generate in Manchester for say a Floyd Mayweather fight would make it difficult to go anywhere else.

What is happening is not ideal. Sometimes nothing goes smoothly in the preparation for fights, and that is when you have to show what kind of champion you are and deal with whatever is put in front of you. This is just another obstacle, and if it does go to court then I will be as equally determined to overcome it.

[But Hatton knows just how difficult it will be to defeat the Pretty Boy.] He's got amazing skills, ... He's pound-for-pound the best in the world, he's great to watch, skilful, lightning fast, I always watch his fights. But I don't think he's the biggest fighter in the world. I don't think he's got much physical strength. When I went to see him fight Gatti, I saw him at the weigh-in and asked myself the question whether or not he was big enough or tough enough to hold me off for 12 rounds. And that'll be the big question once the fight comes along.

I'd shout 'Hey Dan! Can I have your sausage?' and he'd nod yes. Then: 'Hey Dan, how about the bacon?' - and then the eggs, and then the toast - and he'd say 'yes, yes yes'.

I really could not tell you how much money I have.