A rise to the top of the ranks in sport takes years of learning and performing when it matters most. Boxing aims to galvanise local talent all the way to the top of the game.
We spoke to boxing legends, Johnny Nelson and Ricky Hatton to see just how important the grass roots of the sport are.
We spoke to boxing legends, Johnny Nelson and Ricky Hatton to see just how important the grass roots of the sport are.
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00:00 Ricky Hatton is a prime example of boxing roots taken all the way to the highest level.
00:07 Named as the fifth greatest British boxer of all time and the 11th best European.
00:12 So how important is boxing at the grassroots level as fighters continue to work to get to the very top?
00:19 If you watch my fights I was always banging the drum for Manchester.
00:23 I was very, very proud where I come from.
00:25 Unfortunately a lot of people think boxing only exists on television.
00:28 When you see the big shows.
00:30 But the grassroots have got to start from somewhere.
00:33 I wouldn't have the career I had if it wasn't for promoters like this taking the chance, putting shows on, putting opportunities on.
00:41 A fantastic insight into how important local boxing is up and down the nation.
00:46 And as more talent spotting takes place in boxing gyms.
00:50 You get a real sense of togetherness surrounding the sport with community figures that play a huge part in making boxing what it is.
00:57 is today.