Ricky Hattons son, 24, quits boxing after tragedy | Boxing News

Ricky Hatton’s son, Campbell, has hung up his boxing gloves at the age of 24 to embark on a new profession away from the game. Campbell notched up 14 victories as he made an spectacular begin to his skilled profession, but suffered consecutive defeats to James Flint final 12 months.

His father, a former two-weight world champion, has confirmed that Campbell is not going to be returning to the boxing ring, a choice considerably influenced by his losses to Flint and a tragedy in his personal life. “No, Campbell won’t fight again,” Hatton instructed Boxing Now. “As you know, he didn’t have much amateur experience. He gave it a go in the amateurs, and then he went pro and gave it a go. He fought for the Area title and got beaten. I thought he lost it to be fair, but then he fought the same lad straight away after. I thought he won the second one; they were both very close fights.

“But he misplaced a little bit of his mojo, and then a few issues went incorrect. Sadly, he misplaced one of his best buddies, Justin, who handed away at 27 years of age.

“I said, ‘Listen son, you should be very proud of yourself, you have given it a go, but if you have lost your mojo, you need to get out.’ You can’t play boxing, you can play any other sport. So I advised him, and now he is doing solar panels.”

Campbell made his skilled debut in 2021 and appeared on a number of high-profile undercards, including Anthony Joshua’s first bout with Oleksandr Usyk at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

However, Ricky will likely be stepping back into the ring at the top of the 12 months following a stunning comeback announcement, having final fought professionally in 2012. Hatton is scheduled to face Dubai’s first skilled boxer Eisa Al Dah on December 2.

“Just a quick statement at how excited I am to be putting the gloves on again on December 2nd in Dubai,” Hatton stated. “I always said after my exhibition a couple of years ago against Marco if another opportunity came up I’d always look at it and weigh up the pros and cons. I have done and this is a good and sensible fight for me.

“I’m 47 years outdated, not in contrast to my opponent, I’m not 58 years outdated. I’m not going into world stage or straight into a world title struggle.

“I know I’m no longer at world level these days. But I have the good sense to know what fights are good for me and what fights are beyond me. No matter how old we get in life we still have goals, ambitions, targets to set yourself.

“We still have to have a motive to get up in the morning. Nobody more than me for my mindset and mental health. There’s a superb motive to give me focus and keep me healthy, not the alternative. Why did Mike Tyson struggle again? Why is Manny Pacquiao combating again?

“Why is Paulie Mallanagi fighting again? (Bare knuckle) Why is Shane Mosley fighting again? We’re fighters, it’s what we do. The fights still some way off still but can’t wait to get back in training camp again, train hard and feel good.

“As I’ve all my life I look ahead placing a show on again for everybody. I admire people’s considerations, but please trust me, I really feel great and will probably be nothing but great for me. Love Ricky. X”.