Celebs Go Dating star was with Ricky Hatton two | Boxing News

Tom Zanetti, star of Celebs Go Dating, has revealed he was with Ricky Hatton just two weeks before the boxing legend tragically handed away at the age of 46. The beloved boxer was found lifeless at his Manchester home on Sunday.

Hatton, one of Britain’s most adored fighters, reached the head of his profession in 2005 when he grew to become world champion in his hometown of Manchester. He later confronted off against Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, struggling losses in both bouts – defeats that led him into a extreme depression. However, in latest years, he had managed to overcome his personal struggles, returning to the health club to practice fighters and talking candidly about his mental health battles.

The legendary sportsman also showcased his expertise on Dancing On Ice last 12 months. Following the news of his death, DJ and tv persona Tom took to social media to honour his good friend. Alongside a selfie with the late boxer, Tom penned on his Instagram: “So horrible, I was with him two weeks ago and speaking on insta just recently. What a nice talented man, a natural comedian and obvs huge legend in boxing.”

“So sad, love and strength to Ricky’s family and friends.”

He additional added in the feedback part: “We never know what’s round the corner. We have to enjoy every day, take care of ourselves and each other.”

Ricky’s household lately issued a assertion relating to his passing, describing the previous world champion as having “had a heart as big as his smile, and his kindness, humour and loyalty touched everyone who was lucky enough to know him.”

The full assertion read: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son Richard. Richard was so much more than a world champion. To us he was simply ‘Richard’, our son.

“A loving father, grandfather, and brother, and a true good friend to many. He had a coronary heart as big as his smile, and his kindness, humour and loyalty touched everybody who was fortunate enough to know him.

“To the wider world, Richard will always be remembered as one of boxing’s greatest champions – a man who gave everything inside the ring and wore his heart on his sleeve outside of it. He inspired generations with his fighting spirit, his humility, and his love for the sport.

“But past the titles, the nights to bear in mind, and the roar of the group, he remained the same down-to-earth Richard who never forgot where he got here from.”

They continued: “As a household, our loss is immeasurable, and phrases can’t actually seize the pain we really feel. Yet in the midst of our grief, we now have been deeply moved by the overwhelming outpouring of love and assist. It has been a source of great consolation to see just how many lives Richard touched, and how widely he was admired and revered.

“At this time, we kindly ask for privacy as we come to terms with life without him. In the days and weeks ahead, we will take strength from one another and from the knowledge that Richard’s legacy – both in boxing and as a man – will continue to live on. Richard’s memory will forever remain in our hearts, in the hearts of his fans, and in the sport he loved so dearly.”