Ricky Hattons son releases heartbreaking | Boxing News

Campbell Hatton, son of Ricky Hatton, has delivered a heartfelt tribute following the devastating death of the previous world boxing champion on Sunday morning. Hatton was discovered lifeless at his residence aged 46.

The Hitman had endured quite a few mental health struggles during his profession, yet had been making ready for a comeback to the ring later this yr. Following his rise as one of Britain’s most beloved fighters, Hatton confronted Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, struggling defeats in both contests.

In latest occasions, he had overcome his battles with depression and returned to the gymnasium to coach fighters. On Tuesday night, Campbell turned to social media to share a deeply personal tribute to his departed father. “Heartbroken isn’t the word,” he wrote.

“Everybody has always said I was your double and never a truer word said. Looked up to you in every aspect of life.

“Can’t clarify how a lot I’m going to miss the laughs we had and all the nice occasions which I’ll keep in mind without end. Just cannot imagine we cannot have anymore. Love you dad.”

The former boxer’s moving words followed the Hatton family’s statement released on Monday. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son Richard,” the statement read.

“Richard was so a lot more than a world champion. To us he was merely ‘Richard’, our son. A loving father, grandfather, and brother, and a true buddy 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 beyond the titles, the nights to remember, and the roar of the crowd, he remained the same down-to-earth Richard who never forgot where he came from.

“As a household, our loss is immeasurable, and phrases can’t really seize the pain we really feel. Yet in the midst of our grief, now we have been deeply moved by the overwhelming outpouring of love and help. 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.”

Messages of condolence have been flooding in exterior Hatton’s residence in Hyde and across social media platforms following affirmation of his passing. The circumstances surrounding how Hatton – who was raised in a public home on the Hattersley council property – met his end remained unclear, though police confirmed there have been no suspicious circumstances.