"Heartbroken isn't the word, his son captioned the series of family photos. Everybody has always said I was your double never a truer word said. Looked up to you in every aspect of life. Ricky Hatton a life in pictures 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."
"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 friend to many, the statement read. He had a heart as big as his smile, and his kindness, humour and loyalty touched everyone who was lucky 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."
Ricky Hatton, the former world welterweight champion, was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, aged 46. Greater Manchester Police said there were no suspicious circumstances. His son Campbell posted family photos and paid an emotional tribute, describing their close bond, calling himself Hatton's double and saying he will miss their laughs and good times. Campbell followed his father into boxing, debuting professionally in 2021 and retiring earlier in 2024. Hatton's family issued a statement remembering him as a loving father, grandfather and brother, praising his kindness, humour, loyalty and status as one of boxing's greatest champions.
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