Excited about the future before his demise, attributed to family, the renowned boxing world champion, Hatton, is reportedly full of optimism.
In a shocking turn of events, former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde, northwest England, on Sunday. Hatton, known as the "Hitman", was open about his mental health issues after retiring from boxing.
A family statement issued via Hatton's Instagram account on Wednesday confirmed the sad news. According to the statement, Hatton was in a good place, despite his public struggles with mental health. The statement was made by Paul Speak, Hatton's long-time manager and close friend, who discovered Hatton dead in his home.
Hatton's daughters, Millie and Fearne, were to be the centre of the celebration in Dubai, where Hatton was scheduled to return to professional boxing in December to face Eisa Al Dah. The family statement also mentioned the tributes that poured in for Hatton from the sporting world and beyond, which will provide comfort and pride in the future.
The family statement expressed shock over Hatton's death and mentioned the outpouring of grief and love from the nation and worldwide. Tributes came from all corners, with many remembering Hatton's successful career and his fighting spirit.
Hatton won 45 out of his 48 professional bouts and was a world champion at light-welterweight and welterweight. Despite his retirement from boxing, Hatton remained a popular figure in the sport and was excited for the future, planning a celebration in Dubai.
Despite his struggles with mental health, Hatton's legacy will live on, and he will be remembered as one of the greatest boxers of all time. Greater Manchester Police stated there were no suspicious circumstances regarding Hatton's death. The family statement also mentioned that the tributes will provide comfort and pride in the future.
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