Even if he is not top of the Bill, Fred’s fight against the American Richard Dawson will be memorable.

He was in good spirits today at the Hilton, even if Barry McGuigan’s statement

‘He’ll be fighting for the World Heavyweight title in two years time’

was most likely said ‘tongue in cheek’, you have to admire Freddie’s courage.

A battle scarred Ricky Hatton also dropped in to weigh-in