Ricky Hatton’s Son Turns Pro, Signs With Matchroom Boxing

Ricky Hatton’s son, Campbell, has turned pro and signed with Matchroom Boxing.

Campbell, who is 19-years-old is expected to make his pro debut in February at super-featherweight and will be managed by his dad. For Campbell, he says it is a dream come true to turn pro.

“It’s a dream come true to sign with Eddie and Matchroom,” said Hatton (via SkySports). “There’s no bigger platform in the world that I could be signed to, so I’m in a great position. I can’t wait to get in there now, my goal is to be as busy as possible to start with, and to just keep learning and improving with each fight….

“”I think now is the right time for me to turn over to the pro ranks because from a young age I’ve always been told I have had a very professional style and that never did me any favours as an amateur, which has always made me eager to turn over. Now I’ve got the experience behind me I’m in a position where I’m not just capable to do it, I can do it and impress people.

“I’m looking at starting out as a super-featherweight, but I think I’ll fill out to be a solid lightweight eventually. I’ve got a style that people will really take to, I’m very aggressive and have a high work rate and bang well to the body and I also like to think, box clever and pick my shots but when the times right I won’t shy away from a tear up.

“I’m very lucky to be in the position I’m in with my dad being a former world champion and my uncle Matthew also being a world title challenger as well because their experience in the game is second to none. There aren’t many people who can say they have that sort of advice.

“Me and my dad get on really well. I think it’s because we are so similar, we have the same sense of humour, same interests and the same passion for boxing. It’s such a big part of both of our lives which makes us very lucky to be able to share that.”

Ricky Hatton ended his boxing career with a record of 45-3 and ended his career on a two-fight losing skid. However, his only three losses came to Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, and Vyacheslav Senchenko. He’s also the former WBA welterweight, IBF and The Ring light-welterweight title among other belts he held.

If Campbell is even half as good as his dad he will have a great career.

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