“Scared the Life Out of Him”: Ricky Hatton Details the Struggles in His Son’s Boxing Journey

In 2007, when Ricky Hatton entered the ring to the sound of his favorite ‘Blue Moon,’ many in the audience at the MGM Grand Arena felt out of place amidst a boisterous and excited Mancunian crowd. Such was the crowd-pulling power ‘The Hitman’ wielded in his prime. The two losses to Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao convinced him to pull the shutter on an otherwise glittering career. Now a promoter and trainer, the boxing great points out the pride in carrying a father’s worry. After all, his son Campbell took over the boxing mantle from him.

Campbell Hatton couldn’t have dreamt of a better pedigree. With his father and uncle enjoying well-earned sports reputations, the twenty-two-year-old Lancashire-born turned professional on March 27, 2021. Since his debut, the young boxer has impressed many, watching out for the Hatton surname, winning eleven bouts in two years without reversals. His latest victory was a notable first-round knockout win over Louis Fielding on April 1 in London’s O2 Arena.

Ricky Hatton talks about his son Campbell Hatton

Boxing King Media caught up with Ricky Hatton yesterday and discussed various topics. It started with Hatton discussing his friendship and acquaintance with British greats, such as Frank Bruno and Nigel Benn. Then he also spoke about the era he grew up watching legends Roberto Duran, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Tommy Hearns, and ‘Sugar’ Ray Leonard. The reporter then switched the subject to Campbell and asked about his son’s career trajectory, “A quick question on your son, you know, how’s his progress going, and how quickly do you want to see him develop? It looks like his power’s coming along, and he’s looking good.”

Ricky Hatton replied that Campbell is moving up in the Lightweight division under the guidance of his brother Mathew. The initial days were pretty jittery as he was unaccustomed to the limelight, “……..he’d never had a microphone underneath his chin he’d never had a TV Camera in his face and everything like that and I think it [it] scared the life out of him a little bit and it showed in his performances…”

According to ‘The Hitman,’ Campell finally seems to be getting into a groove after the early nervous spell. However, he still has a long way to way. The junior Hatton is at a stage where much improvement is needed. Then the senior spoke about the last matches where his son stopped the fights early by the first rounds. A proud father, he said, “I’m [I’m] very, very proud of him, very, very happy with his, um, his progress….”

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What do you think about Campbell Hatton’s progress? Do you think he has what it takes to become an extraordinary fighter like his father? Do share your thoughts and views with us in the comments below.

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