Hatton is desperate to make a name for himself in America
The 28-year-old takes on the undefeated Colombian in Las Vegas in the knowledge that the American city has ended the dreams of a host of British fighters.
But he said: "Las Vegas is the pinnacle of any fighter's career and I want to go out there and put on a big show.
"I'd like to be one of the first Britons to be a success in the States."
Frank Bruno, Lloyd Honeyghan, Naseem Hamed and Barry McGuigan are among the top British names to falter on the famous strip.
I refuse to believe fighting in America will make me any less of a fighter
Ricky Hatton
But, after surviving arguably the toughest fight of his career in winning the WBA welterweight title against Luis Collazo last time out, Hatton says he will rediscover his best form this weekend.
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"I have still got to prove myself because I am my own worst critic," he said. "I could box sensationally and it would still not make me entirely happy.
"I don't think I have anything to prove to the Americans. I think it's clear that they rate me as a slugging, come-forward fighter.
"But I have got another side to my style and that is what I need to show.
"I refuse to believe fighting in America will make me any less of a fighter. I've started the right way by beating Collazo and now I plan to do the same against Urango."
Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton regained the IBF light welterweight title belt he relinquished less than 12 months ago when he defeated Juan Urango in Las Vegas, Nevada tonight.

"The Hitman" won by unanimous decision, as the fight went to 12 rounds. Despite early match odds suggesting Hatton would dominate the fight, this was not the case. Each round was close, but most pundits and judges alike agreed that Urango only won 1 of the 12 rounds, with Hatton taking the other 11.

Despite the unfamiliar confines of Las Vegas, Hatton looked touched by the ringing of football fan-like chants, familiar in British boxing, that rang around the arena, as more than half of it was filled by traveling support from across the atlantic.

Many in the UK will hope Hatton has ended the "curse" that has seen names such as Frank Bruno, Naseem Hamed, Barry McGuigan and others fall short while headlining fights on "The Strip".

From here, it is widely believed "The Hitman" will move on to fight Jose Luis Castillo in June, again likely in Vegas.