Former world champion Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton could be set to take a chance on Kevin Hammond, having moved into the world of promoting following his defeat to Manny Pacquiao in May.

The 30-year-old has held talks with Hammond's manager, Carl Greaves, about promoting the International Masters light-middleweight champion and has already arranged for the 28-year-old to spar with his brother, Matthew, ahead of the Mancunian's IBO welterweight title challenge against Lovemore N'Dou in November.

Hammond is currently tied to a five-fight deal with top international promoter Frank Maloney but that deal is in doubt following Hammond's shock defeat to Jonny Musgrave, in Lincoln, in May.

"I spoke to Ricky Hatton (pictured) last week about Kevin and I am going to take Kevin along in a couple of weeks to spar with with Matthew and Ricky will take a look at him," said Greaves.

"I have got to sit down with Frank Maloney and he might be happy to release Kevin from his contract.

"The contract was signed when Kevin was with Mike Shinfield and I have not read it yet but I know the deal is negotiable after a defeat.

"I think Frank was probably thinking Kev would be levels above and was really surprised when he lost to Musgrave.

"He has got a lot of fighters on his books and we have yet to hear anything from him."