The Hitman has been nominated for three years in succession now, but the closest he’s come to tasting “Personality” glory was when injury-prone Young Sports Personality winner Wayne Rooney carried his giant belt into the ring against José Luis Castillo in June. A boxer has won each decade for the past four (Lewis in 1999; McGuigan in 1985; Henry Cooper in 1970 and 1967), so form suggests a gloved psycho must be due to win one of the next three awards. Current odds - 4/1
