Campbell Hatton emulated dad Ricky’s famous ring walk as he entered to ‘Blue Moon’ before his professional debut on Saturday night.
The Manchester City anthem was a staple of ‘The Hitman’s’ legendary career for many years and this legacy is now being carried on by his 20-year-old son.
Campbell junior also wore Man City shorts and blue gloves, just like his dad.
A proud Ricky fought back tears as he watched Campbell enter the ring and look nervous ringside as his son won the four-round lightweight contest against Jesus Ruiz.
A proud Ricky said: “I knew these masks would come in handy because no-one could see me crying.
“They were singing ‘Blue Moon’ and ‘There’s Only One Campbell Hatton’. It’s a very proud night for me as a dad, very proud for us as a family.
“He’s only had a handful of amateur fights, only been doing it a few years and he’s already gone professional at 20.
“It’s a good learning fight, the opponent was perfect, very durable.”
As for the fight itself, Campbell came out firing, utilising a body assault that also evoked memories of his father.
In the second round, Ruiz attempted to throw back but was already bloodied by Hatton’s punches.
The body shots continued to break the Spaniard down as he backed up against the ropes.
Campbell appeared raw and wild at times, but this was to be expected in his first ever pro fight.
In the final round, Campbell pushed for the stoppage but was unable to secure it.
He won every round 40-36 on the referee’s scorecard.
Campbell said post-fight: “I don’t think I boxed my best, I know I can do a lot better than that.
“I think, as much as I tried not to, the nerves got to me a bit. It can only get better next time.
“I knew he’d be durable, but I was surprised just how durable he was.
“But I’m dead happy with it.
“I have a lot of the strengths that my dad had and one of them is the body punches, that’s a big part of my game.
“If I can get that to where my dad is, which I think I can, I don’t think there’ll be many who last with it.”
Hatton will next be on the undercard of Derek Chisora vs Joseph Parker on May 1.
Dad Ricky insists he still has plenty to learn, but showed his potential on his debut.
“You saw in flashes what he’s capable of,” he said.
“He’s only had a handful of amateur fights. He’s only been doing this a few years. It was a good learning fight.
“Sometimes he got too involved but that only comes with experience.
“He wasn’t even boxing five years ago!”
The Hattons pose for a photo in the dressing room after a job well done