A NEW member of the Hatton dynasty has launched his boxing career.
Jack Hatton, the 14-year-old nephew of former world welterweight and light welterweight champion Ricky, recorded victory in his first-ever win in an amateur contest on Tameside Elite Boxing Academy’s home show at Ashton Masonic Hall.
The teenager from Gee Cross, the son of former European welterweight champion Matthew, was presented with his winners’ trophy from his uncle after his victory against Danyaal Muhammad who had Amir Khan’s former coach in his corner.
And cousin Campbell, Ricky’s son who has had an unbeaten start to his professional boxing career, also went along to show his support.

Matthew revealed Jack, who won a second bout in 10 days against Joe Murphy on the Paramount show, only took up boxing during lockdown less than 18 months ago.
“I have never pushed Jack towards boxing just as Ricky never did with Campbell,” he explained.
“Whether he watched Campbell earning a living from boxing and thought he would have a go, I don’t know.
“During lockdown, Jack asked to do some boxing training and things have taken off from there.”
Jack, a pupil at Alder Community High School, has joined Tameside Elite Boxing Academy where his is coached by Steve Brady.
“Tameside Elite have some great coaches while Jack also does a bit with me and Ricky.”

Matthew added it came as a surprise as Jack had previously been a keen footballer, a central midfield player for Hyde United Juniors.
“I initially insisted Jack didn’t give us football but, as it has taken more of his time, he has now given up football,” he continued.
Steve added that Jack, who has won his first two amateur bouts, has made a better start than Campbell who lost his first two fights for Hyde & District ABC.
He said: “I am so proud to train Jack who has taken everything in his stride and not shown any nerves.
“He has the same mannerisms as Ricky and Matthew, is very respectful, listens and a pleasure to train. If anything, he is probably his own worst critic.”The Tameside Elite show, which featured 12 competitive bouts and four skills matches, took place in front of a large and appreciative audience. For some this was their first opportunity to perform in the ring in front of the public.
Like many amateur boxing clubs Tameside Elite Academy considers the young athletes who train with them to be a part of the club ‘family’.
Throughout the evening Ricky and Mathew presented trophies to all of those who took part which included 12 young amateur boxers from the Tameside Elite Boxing academy and 19 contestants from other clubs.
These were from Murray Machines, Middleton Select, Bowdens, Olivers, Bury, Manchester 31, Samsons, Roche, Longsight, Collyhurst, Stubby’s, Richardsons, Beartown, Bridgwater Salford and BTK.
Four home club members: Jack Hatton, Jacob Burns and both the club’s female boxers Sydney Chambers and Katie Clegg, won their bouts.
Tameside Elite Boxing Academy was founded by Steve Talo-Brady and on the evening he was accompanied by many of Tameside Elite family who give an great deal of their time free to the club including 75-year-old coach Dennis Whitehead, coaches Steven Buckley, Alex and Danny Benson and Rachel Chambers and other non-coaching volunteers.
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