Ricky Hatton’s son, Campbell, hung his boxing gloves at the age of 24 to set off on a modern career outside of sport. Campbell achieved 14 wins when he began an impressive beginning of his professional career, but last year he suffered more failures with James Flint.
His father, a former world champion in two weight, confirmed that Campbell would not return to the boxing ring, which somewhat influenced his losses against Flint and the tragedy in his personal life. “No, Campbell will not fight again,” said Hatton Boxing now. “As you know, he did not have many amateur experience. He seemed to him in amateurs, and then he went to a professional and gave him a chance. He fought for the title of the area and beaten. I thought he lost him for a fair, but then he immediately fought with the same boy. I thought he won the second; they were both very close to fights.
“But he lost some of his Mojo, and then a few things went wrong. Unfortunately, he lost one of his best friends, Justin, who died at the age of 27.
“I said,” Listen to my son, you should be very proud of yourself, you gave him a try, but if you lost Mojo, you must get out. ” You can’t play boxing, you can do another sport.
Campbell debuted in 2021 and appeared on several thunderous cards, including in the first fight of Anthony Joshua from Oleksandr Usyk at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.
However, Ricky will return to the ring at the end of the year after a surprising announcement, after the last fight in 2012. Hatton is to become the first professional boxer of Dubai Eisy Al Dah on December 2.
“Only a quick statement of how excited I am to put on gloves again on December 2 in Dubai,” said Hatton. “A few years ago I always spoke after the exhibition against Marco, if another opportunity appeared, I always looked at it and weigh the advantages and disadvantages. I did what is a good and reasonable fight for me.
“I am 47 years elderly, like my opponent, I am not 58 years elderly. I do not go to the world level or straight to fight for the title of world champion.
“I know that I am not at the world level now. But I am common to know what fights are good for me and what fights are outside me. No matter how elderly we have in my life, we still have goals, ambitions, goals to set ourselves.
“We still have to have a reason to get up in the morning. Nobody more than I do for my way of thinking and mental health. There is a very good reason to focus me and keep my health, and not on the contrary. Why did Mike Tyson fight again? Why is Manny Pacquiao fight again?
“Why is Paulie Mallanagi fight again? (Bare Knuckle) Why is Shane Mosley fighting again? We are fighters, this is what we do. Fights are still unable, but I can’t wait to go back to the training camp, train demanding and feel good.
“Because I have my whole life, I can’t wait to set up a program again.
Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.
Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.
The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.
“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.
The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.
Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing
Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.
Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.
Jaron Ennis knocked out Uisma Lima in the first round in Philadelphia. Photo: Emma Brawley/Matchroom Boxing
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
Draw or technical draw: 14/1
Round bets
Xander Zayas
Win in round 1: 100/1
Win in round 2: 100/1
Win in round 3: 100/1
Win in round 4: 100/1
Win in round 5: 100/1
To win in round 6: 100/1
To win in round 7: 80/1
To win in round 8: 80/1
To win round 9: 66/1
To win in round 10: 66/1
To win round 11: 66/1
To win in round 12: 80/1
To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1
Zayas won by points decision over Abass Baraou. Source: Mikey Williams / top position
Jaron Ennis
To win round 1: 80/1
Win in round 2: 50/1
Win in round 3: 40/1
To win in round 4: 28/1
To win in round 5: 20/1
To win in round 6: 16/1
Win in round 7: 12/12
To win in round 8: 1/11
To win in round 9: 10/1
To win in round 10: 10/1
To win in round 11: 10/1
To win in round 12: 1/11
Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4
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On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.
Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.
Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.
Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.
In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.
The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.
Paro looks like a two-time IBF champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
McKean meets Taliva
Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.
McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.
The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.
Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.
Undercard remaining
At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.
Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.
Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.
Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).
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