Campbell Hatton admits comparisons with his father had a negative impact on his early boxing career.

The 22-year-old Mancunian — son of multiple world champion Ricky — boasts a perfect professional record of 14 wins and zero defeats, having battled through some close-fought encounters.

And while a bright future now appears to lie ahead, the intense scrutiny that comes with being the son of a British boxing icon certainly took some getting used to.

Speaking to LiveScore, Hatton said: "When you look at me and my Dad's backgrounds before turning pro, they are completely different.

"Dad was boxing for England and had about 70 amateur fights, whereas I'm learning on the job.

"But I'd still get the comparisons. Plus, my opponents raise their game because they are desperate to get a Hatton on their record.

"Early on, say the first 12 or 18 months, all of that talk did get to me and I was a bit overeager, trying to impress in every fight.

"I was boxing in front of about 55,000 people at Tottenham's stadium on my fourth professional bout, which is unheard of really. It was a lot to take in.

"But I think I've changed my mindset on that side of things and it's really benefitted me.

"Now I've matured as a fighter, I just put it out of my head and that's where I think you've seen the best of me in my recent fights."

Keys to the City

Just like his Dad, Hatton is a die-hard Manchester City fan and regularly travels home and away watching his beloved team.

After seeing Pep Guardiola's side seal a historic Treble last term, the lightweight rising star knows his side are yet to hit top gear in 2023-24 but is not hitting the panic button.

He explained: "At times this season it's probably been a bit underwhelming. I'm not sure you can really ever top last year, can you?

"But the last few weeks I think we've started turning it on a little bit now and I'm feeling really confident again.

"I think we can pick up another Champions League this season and I think we'll win the Premier League again as well.

"I was out in Switzerland to watch us beat Young Boys. Then it doesn't get much better than a derby day win like last weekend.

"They are getting a bit easier now, those derbies. I used to dread them when I was in school but the tables have turned these days.

"What can I say? It's a great time to be a Blue!"