Ricky Hatton’s household have revealed that he was “excited for the future” and was “not alone in life” within the days earlier than his dying.
British boxing nice Hatton was discovered useless at his residence in Hyde on Sunday morning. He was 46.
Tributes have since poured in throughout the boxing and sporting world to recollect the profession and lifetime of the previous multiple-time world champion.
In an announcement launched on Wednesday, his household expressed their shock and mentioned Hatton was in an excellent place.
“We are all distraught at the events of recent days,” the assertion learn. “To all our knowledge, despite his well-documented struggles, Richard was in a good place.
“He was excited for the long run; his bag was packed able to go to Dubai to advertise a comeback battle and he was planning a celebration in Dubai of which his beloved women Millie and Fearne have been to be the centre of.
“He was excited that they would see him fight for the first time in person. He was a doting grandfather and loved spending time with Campbell and Lydia. Richard planned to spend more time in Tenerife.”
Hatton, who has overtly spoken about battling with despair, had been scheduled to battle Eisa Al Dah in Dubai on December 2.
He was victorious in 45 of his 48 skilled fights throughout an unbelievable 15-year profession that noticed him share the ring with the likes of Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, in addition to recording a well-known win over Kostya Tszyu.
“The outpouring of grief and love from the nation and worldwide shows how much Richard was loved,” the household assertion continued.
“It will, in time, be something that gives us all some comfort and pride.”
Hatton’s son Campbell additionally took to social media to honour his late father, saying “Heartbroken isn’t the word”.
“Everybody has always said I was your double – never a truer word said. Looked up to you in every aspect of life,” he added.
“Can’t explain how much I’m going to miss the laughs we had and all the good times, which I will remember forever. Just can’t believe we won’t have any more. Love you, Dad.”
