Every day, boxing produces legends of tomorrow! When Gervonta Davis made his debut, who would have thought he would go on to become the face of boxing? Similarly, one name has been climbing through the ranks in the shadows. Campbell Hatton! Moreover, the British rising star has a lot riding on his shoulders.

His surname should especially stand out because Campbell shares his surname with the legendary Ricky Hatton. However, the question is – are they related? So, here’s a deep dive into who ‘Hurricane’ Hatton is and everything about him!

Campbell Hatton & his relationship with Ricky Hatton

Cambell Hatton is the son of one of the most popular British boxers Ricky Hatton! ‘The Hitman’ Hatton held multiple titles in two different weight divisions. And now, his 23-year-old son has taken up the sport to follow in his footsteps to greatness. He is also the nephew of Matthew Hatton, a former professional boxer from the English soil.

According to some sources, Campbell Hatton began his voyage into the sea of boxing at a very young age. Despite the family’s lineage in boxing, his parents were reluctant to let him join the sport. However, Campbell always had their support, which has helped him immensely in building his perfect resume in boxing thus far.

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Campbell Hatton: Boxing record & career

The Lancashire, UK native will go toe to toe with James Flint on 23 March at Sheffield Arena in England with the BBBofC Central Area Super Light title on the line. The 23-year-old currently holds an unblemished 14-0 record, having last fought in October last year against Jamie Sampson. Campbell won the fight via his opponent being disqualified.

However, in his rise in the sport and reigning as an undefeated boxer, Campbell got his first knockout victory back in December 2021 against Attila Csereklye. In March of that same year, Campbell made his professional debut at the age of 19 against Jesus Ruiz. He won the four-round bout on points. Since then, he has scored knockouts against Joe Ducker, Denis Bartos, Louis Fielding, and Michal Bulik. 

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This is everything one needs to know about Campbell Hatton, the son of the legendary Ricky Hatton. And due to that same reason, fans and pundits have big expectations from the 23-year-old boxer. Campbell’s upcoming fight against Flint will be the first 10-round fight of his pro career, and it will dictate his future in the sport. Will you watch his fight?

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