Two-division world champion, Ricky Hatton, has criticized boxing as an entire, after the constant failures to make the fights that followers need to see, notably within the heavyweight division.Of all of the fighters to return from the UK and present their expertise on the world stage, few have been in a position to captivate the British public like Hatton, who was supported from all space of the nation however adored in Manchester.Now, ‘The Hitman’ has admitted that even he has grow to be disillusioned with boxing as of late, with the heavyweight division struggling to match the blockbuster occasions of different divisions within the sport.In an interview with Boxing Information, the proud Mancunian branded boxing as a ‘circus’ and revealed his disheartenment at fighters seemingly changing into extra focused on earning money than pursuing world titles.“Boxing currently, on the large stage, it’s a little bit of a circus.”“Typically I watch boxing now and I simply really feel like turning the TV off! Which is a bit embarrassing once I’m presupposed to be pleased with what the game did to me.”“Boxing wants to tug its’ fingers out of its’ bottom and get the fights made as a result of it’s damaging the game. Fighters would slightly earn more cash preventing a YouTuber, than struggle for a world title now. That’s damaging for our sport, hopefully the best fights can be made and boxing could make a significant comeback. I believe it must.”Hatton went on to defend Tyson Fury, who has been criticised for opting to face Francis Ngannou in a crossover bout, slightly than battle Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed title, however the ‘The Hitman’ argued that Fury had no possibility, with the opposite contenders being tied up in alternate fights.Nonetheless Hatton hopes, like the remainder of boxing followers, that the game could make a comeback in 2024, with boxing’s blue-ribbon division lastly delivering the key clashes followers are calling for.
Britain’s ‘Most Cherished Boxer’ Calls The Sport ‘A Circus’: “Get The Large Fights Made!”
