The Hurricane was facing James Flint for the Central Area super-lightweight title in a clash that many expected him to win.
However the 23-year-old fell to a unanimous points decision that saw Flint retain his title with the judges scoring it 98-92, 97-94 and 97-95.The pair looked for a knockout, with Flint emptying the tank in the eighth round after hurting Hatton with a brutal hook to the body.
But Hatton showed his grit as he looked to land big blows of his own, but he couldn't get Flint out of there, with judges declaring the latter as the winner.Campbell Hatton advises Ryan Garcia's team to take action before Devin Haney fight Hatton was previously unbeaten in 14 professional fights, but defeat in Sheffield means that he must now bounce back with a 14-1 record.
Speaking after the fight, Hatton conceded the right man won, as he said: "Early on I stuck to the plan but I have no arguments, he came on strong.HE Turki Alalshikh eyeing huge fight for David Benavidez, but it's not CaneloAnthony Joshua could fight fellow Brit for vacant IBF heavyweight world titleMeanwhile Flint showed his class in the aftermath, as he declared that his rival will be back soon.
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