HATIM ROLLS THE DICE: REPORT
all pictures by Lewis Moore: @moore.photoss Having seen Ahmed Hatim’s win over Rustem Fatkhullin in June, I was sceptical that the undeniably talented, five-fight-novice was ready for a national level contest. In that bout , though a clear winner, he looked pensive and raw. He looked, and I mean this kindly, like a man in his fifth fight. I would not have had a concern about an area eliminator next, but an English one ? Dan Booth can whack, Dan Booth is no stranger to going ten rounds (admittedly having lost both on points) and Dan Booth made me worry for Ahmed Hatim’s ambitions. “The Monk” from Manchester might not have a glamorous record or demeanour but he could bludgeon a number one into Hatim’s losses ledger. The likeable Ladbroke Grove Sudanese lightweight had a lot on his hands. I am not a fan of fighters with an entourage, at any level. It reeks of narcissism and devoid of any other metrics I’ll automatically favour whoever seems like less of a prick based entirely on their ri
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