Campbell Hatton Signs with Matchroom

Right, we need some perspective here when it comes to the likes of Conor Benn and Campbell Hatton when it comes to the "they could have chosen an easier way to live", you mean that they could have studied? Learnt a trade? Is that easier than starting out in boxing without the pressure of having to have a day job to make ends meet? Neither Campbell or Conor are entering the world of professional boxing with any worry about putting food on the table, they're sponsored and dealed to see them through from the off. Training weekly and fighting 2 or 3 times a year, don't get me wrong, it's not easy street but if that's all you have to do that's living the dream. I work a 9 to 5 Monday to Friday and keep fit and healthy in my spare time, that's not an easier life than either of the ones that Campbell and Conor live.

Good luck to Campbell by the way, he seems like a good lad.

 

boom
they dont start from the level the average joe does
hence we should excpect them to move quicker and achieve far more
nutrition
sponsors
s+c
top gyms
equipment
access to top trainers
plenty of down time
your post sir is bang on

 

He's on sky now.

Good lad, I'll be rooting for him.

 

99.9% of people don't wanna get punched in the face for a living if they don't need to! It's a very tough sport

Dieting, Sparring, Getting up at 5am for long runs, early nights, constant discipline .etc

 

Very true but you mustn't forget, boxing is not for everyone. It's a tough hard sport. Most people I know have absolutely no desire of getting punched in the head for a living. Hatton and Benn have had an easier start and/or preparation defo but still.

 

Yeah I was never denying that but nobody is asking them to do it and they've made that choice because they don't want the consideraby lesser pay of an everyday job and everything else that comes with that, especially seeing as they're the sons of former World Champions. Do you know in Conor Benns 7th pro fight, against the then unbeaten Mitch Cole, he didn't have an opponent until the Thursday so Cole stepped in at short notice and had to get permission from his job to have the Friday off to have some form of prep for the fight. Conor Benn and Campbell Hatton didn't and don't have to worry about any of that, each day can be living and breathing boxing and unless you're stupid money will never be an issue.

 

Boxing isn't for everyone and it is a very tough sport, especially starting out. If you are the son of a former World Champion though and you have an interest in it there are opportunities there for you that would never be there for most starting out, financial opportunities and backing and pathways that aren't there for the guys having to make it on their own, some with families to support and jobs to balance with their boxing. Lee Selby, say what you want about him but he dragged himself out of a messy life to become a World Champion, no glittering amateur career, no Olympics, no World Champion dad, no big sponsors,, everything was earned through fighting his way to the top.

I say all this but I honestly want to see Campbell Hatton do well, I like Ricky and I think he's an inspiration, quite clearly when you see his son, it would be great to see him do well. I don't really feel anything for Conor, he's come across as a bit of a spoiled brat in the past, he was out of line with Deakin too.

 

Good post

 

Well said sir! Selby did really well to achieve what he did.

 

Yes there are opportunities presented that others won't get but down the road his name will be a big scalp so you can bet when if/when he does get in contention domestically he'll be facing the very best of his opponents because they'll want to take his "name" as a scalp.

So it's swings and roundabouts.

 

The kid has a passion for boxing and wants to turn pro... what should he do think "nah actually, you know what... bitter bellends think I have it on a plate so I better listen to them and pack it in" or follow his dreams, carve out a career for himself, take every opportunity that's presented like every single person in that same position would and see how far he can go?