Campbell Hatton endured the second loss of his professional career last weekend when he was beaten by James Flint in a rematch from their fight earlier this year.
In their first bout, Hatton also lost, but the expected improvements after joining Ben Davison’s gym weren’t evident in the sequel as he lost once again on points.
Turning professional with his father’s surname, the son of Ricky Hatton has faced huge pressure after joining the paid ranks with only brief amateur experience.
Hatton’s memorable run as world super-lightweight champion perhaps lifted expectations on Campbell, but a rethink is required before the Manchester fighter can move forward.
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Eddie Hearn, Campbell’s promoter, was left disappointed at the Flint result and although he’s a huge supporter of Hatton, he’s admitted that he may have to put in some work on smaller shows.
“I think that right now, Campbell Hatton’s level is Area and English level – that is no disgrace, a lot of fighters don’t even reach that level,” said Hearn when speaking to Boxing UK.
“Obviously, with our stable and where we are looking to take fighters, we don’t really work with and continuously back, after back-to-back defeats, Area title and English level fighters.
“Campbell is a little bit different. One – because he is a really good kid, two – because he works his nuts off and three – because he has given us back-to-back brilliant fights and he is still young.
“So, Campbell has got to look at himself and say, ‘if that is my level, am I happy to continue?’ If he is happy to continue, then he should absolutely continue.
“Whether that means to go and have a couple of fights on the smaller shows and without the pressure, he ended up being a co-main event tonight in front of about 8,000, it is not easy.”
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