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.
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