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Former world champion Ricky Hatton believes Andrew Flintoff deserves admiration for taking up professional boxing.
Flintoff made his name as a successful cricketer but his change of sports has attracted positive and negative headlines with some pundits expressing concerns that the fight will damage the image of boxing.
But Hatton has spoken out in defence of Flintoff and is confident the 34-year-old can make a successful switch to boxing when he makes his debut on Friday against American Richard Dawson at Manchester Arena.
"Most people make their professional debut and a high percentage have a little bit of amateur experience, Freddie hasn't, he's started from absolute scratch," he told Sky Sports News.
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Flintoff made his name as a successful cricketer but his change of sports has attracted positive and negative headlines with some pundits expressing concerns that the fight will damage the image of boxing.
But Hatton has spoken out in defence of Flintoff and is confident the 34-year-old can make a successful switch to boxing when he makes his debut on Friday against American Richard Dawson at Manchester Arena.
"Most people make their professional debut and a high percentage have a little bit of amateur experience, Freddie hasn't, he's started from absolute scratch," he told Sky Sports News.
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