 Hatton suffered his only professional defeat at the hands of Mayweather
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Floyd Mayweather Jr wants to come out of retirement for a possible rematch with Ricky Hatton next year.
Hatton's lawyer Gareth Williams said Mayweather Jr, who retired after he dismantled Hatton inside 10 rounds last year, has approached the Briton's camp.
However, Hatton wants to negotiate a lucrative bout with Filipino Manny Pacquiao in the spring.
Williams said: "The fight we want to make, our preference, is Manny Pacquiao because that is a great fight."
Pacquiao inherited Mayweather's status as the world's leading fighter after the 29-year-old beat Oscar de la Hoya after eight rounds earlier this month.
"Ricky has made no secret of the fact he wants to take on the best and Pacquiao is regarded as the best," said Williams.
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"We're more than happy to make that fight but it has got to be on acceptable terms.
Williams added: "Every light-welterweight in the world wants to fight Hatton.
"We've had approaches from everybody. We've also had approaches from people at 130lbs, Juan (Manuel) Marquez and Juan Diaz both want to fight him. He is a massive draw and can fight where he wants."
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