Campbell Hatton has openly acknowledged his defeat, conceding that he has “no argument” following his first career loss. The 23-year-old, son of boxing icon Ricky Hatton, entered the ring undefeated in all 14 previous matches before facing James Flint for the Central Area super lightweight title.
Despite high expectations for Hatton’s victory, he encountered an unexpected setback in Sheffield as Flint retained his title through a unanimous points decision, with scores of 98-92, 97-94, and 97-95 in favor of Flint.
Reflecting on the match, Hatton admitted he will take lessons from the experience and expressed his eagerness to return to the ring promptly. He acknowledged Flint’s strong performance, stating, “Early on I stuck to the plan but I have no arguments, he came on strong. I think I did enough but no arguments. I just have to learn. I would love to do that again. All respect to Jimmy Joe.”Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Suffer First Season Loss Against Parramatta Eels: A Close-Fought Battle
Hatton also emphasized that his recognition in boxing isn’t solely attributed to his father, Ricky Hatton, stating, “I hope I showed a few people I am more than a silver spoon, I can dig in.”
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Flint, meanwhile, expressed confidence in Hatton’s ability to bounce back swiftly from the defeat, praising him as a great fighter who will return to the ring.
Despite the setback, Hatton remains determined to resume his boxing journey and is eager for another opportunity to showcase his skills.Champion’s Challenge: Eddie Hearn Throws Down the Gauntlet for Dalton Smith vs. Adam Azim Showdown
