Grief-stricken Is Not an Adequate Description - Campbell Hatton Shares Emotional Tribute
Ricky Hatton's son Campbell shared that heartbroken isn't the word as he offered an deeply personal tribute to his father.
Ex- world champion the boxer passed away at his home in Hyde on Sunday.
Authorities confirmed there were not any concerning circumstances surrounding the middle-aged athlete's passing.
In his initial public message since the loss, Campbell posted a set of photographs on social media on this week and said: "Heartbroken isn't the word.
"Many has always said I was your spitting image - never a truer word said. Admired you in every aspect of life.
"Can't explain how much I'm going to miss the good times we had and all the good times, which I will hold onto forever. Just can't process we won't have any more. Miss you, Dad."
Boxing Legacy
The fighter won 45 of his 48 professional fights during a lengthy boxing career, and was title winner at 140-pound and welterweight divisions. He most recent match in the ring in 2012, though had hoped to return into the squared circle in October.
Known as 'Hitman Hatton', Hatton established himself as a hugely popular fighter with personality inside and outside the ring - an reported 30,000 fans travelled to watch his main event against the iconic Floyd Mayweather in Nevada in 2007.
His son was additionally a athlete and won his first 14 bouts. He ended his career in recent months.
Relatives Statement
Hatton's family shared a announcement on Monday in which they mentioned the flood of affection and condolences towards him.
"He had a heart as large as his grin, and his compassion, humour and dedication reached everyone who was blessed enough to know him," they expressed.
