Ricky Hatton looked to have put his recent troubles behind him as he partied with a group of topless, and bikini-clad women, in Marbella

Ricky Hatton looked to have put his recent troubles behind him as he partied with a group of topless, and bikini-clad women, in Marbella on Thursday.

The 35-year-old was even treated to a massage by one of his companions as he soaked up the sun with pals at the Spanish resort's Ocean Club.

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Surrounded! Ricky Hatton looked to be enjoying himself as he soaked up the sun at the Ocean Club in Marbella

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Sangria time: The boxer appeared to be enjoying a tipple during his break in the Spanish resort

There was no sign of his other half as he reclined on a lounger, while sipping on a drink and flashing his numerous tattoos.

The father-of-three opted for a simple, long pair of black trunks, complete with red logos, which he teamed with a chunky gold watch and bracelets.

He kept his dark aviators firmly on as he sat next to the swimming pool, however didn't appear to feel the need to take a dip despite the sunny weather.

Ricky appeared to be oblivious to the topless female sat next to him as he chatted to a brunette, who was sporting a pink two-piece.

During his day out, Ricky flexed his muscles as he posed for a snap with a leggy fan before reclining on a deck chair.

He tweeted his 396,000 followers the following day to say: 'Great to see old pals @mattmacklin @Seamo89 and what a place to train @MGM_Marbella first class'.

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It's a hard life...: The 35-year-old was treated to a massage from one of his bikini-clad companions

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R&R: It was recently reported Hatton had moved out of his family home after a bust-up with fiance Jennifer

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Keeping it simple: The Welterweight champion sported long black shorts for his day around the pool

His outing comes less than two weeks after he reportedly moved out of his £3million family home for a second time. 

The former two-weight world champion allegedly had a bust-up with Jennifer during a holiday in Tenerife with their children, Millie, two, and ten-month-old Fearne. 

He had flown to Lanzarote to watch a boxing fight, but 'went off the radar' after going out for a drink, a source told Richard Moriarty of The Sun. 

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Posing up a storm: The father-of-three flexed his muscles as he posed with a bikini-clad fan

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Time out: Ricky reclined on his sunbed while chatting to a female wearing pink next to him

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Inside joke: He tweeted later in the week to say: 'Great to see old pals @mattmacklin @Seamo89 and what a place to train @MGM_Marbella first class'

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Mind your step: The Stockport-born star flashed his striking arm tattoos while appearing far from keen from heading in for a swim

He eventually showed up at the family mansion in Hyde, Greater Manchester, two days later, where he was greeted by his 'furious' fiancé.

'Jennifer stood at the airport desperately ringing his mobile,' said the unnnamed source. 'She was humiliated and furious.' 

Last month, Hatton, who received an MBE in 2010, returned to the family home after moving out last December following another row with Jennifer.

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No help: Ricky's pals could be seen applying suncream, while a topless sunbather was sat next to them

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Readjusting? The Ocean Club is popular with famous holidaymakers, and Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan were recently spotted there

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Deep in conversation: The athlete appeared to have the ear of those nearby as he stood next to the sunbeds

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Take a break: At one point the star appeared to find something amusing as he laid on his stomach

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Keeping it simple: Ricky finished off her poolside outfit with a chunky gold watch, black bracelets and loafers

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It was horrible seeing old people being run out of their homes, and carried through the smoke by police and ambulances.

The pictures really doesn,t do show bad it really was.many houses have gone

 

 

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