Hatton and Khan both made their mark in boxing, but in different ways. Hatton was a natural pro from the start. He became really famous after beating Kostya Tszyu for the IBF light-welterweight world title. Fans loved him so much they'd travel to Las Vegas to watch him fight big names like Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.
Khan, on the other hand, started as a great amateur. He won an Olympic silver medal when he was just 17 and became one of the youngest British pro world champions. His fast hands and quick feet helped him win fights against tough opponents like Marcos Maidana.
In an interview with SportingTalk, Groves broke down how he thinks a fight between the two would go:
"Hatton would chop Khan down and catch him. Khan's vulnerability would always be a question mark. Hatton's body shots and combination punching, his relentless pressure, and clever fighting style would be too much."
Groves praised both fighters but felt Hatton's pro style would give him the edge. He said Hatton was "relentless, clever, had good head movement, and threw excellent body shots."
Khan's last fight was a loss to Kell Brook in 2022, and he's stayed retired since then. But Hatton's making a comeback at 46. He's set to face Eisa Al Dah in Dubai this December.
While we'll never know for sure how a fight between Hatton and Khan would've turned out, it's fun to imagine. Both fighters left their mark on British boxing and gave fans plenty of exciting moments to remember.