Ricky Hatton Was Optimistic For Coming Days, Loved Ones State
The champion achieved 32 knockout triumphs among 45 career bouts.
One-time international champion Ricky Hatton was "looking ahead with enthusiasm" before his passing, revealed by loved ones.
The English fighter, who was, passed away at his residence on Sunday.
Authorities indicated that there were no concerning circumstances involved.
Loved ones emphasized that "based on what we understood", notwithstanding his well-documented challenges, Ricky felt positive.
"The family remains stunned by what happened that took place recently.
"He had company during his days nor in the time leading up to the incident".
The boxer previously spoken about battling emotional challenges during 2023, he was the central figure in a film that discussed his personal life and mental health battles.
Loved ones shared that Hatton was discovered by a friend and manager Paul Speak.
He secured 45 victories from 48 professional bouts during his lengthy boxing run and was world champion at both junior welterweight and welterweight classes.
His final competed over a decade ago after being arranged to fight a fighter in early December overseas.
Fight officials clarified the bout would be a sanctioned match, however it was not confirmed how it would be fully sanctioned.
The family stated: "He had packed had been packed to travel overseas for promoting an upcoming match plus he organizing a gathering in Dubai, which his beloved girls his kids were to be the centre of.
"He felt thrilled that they might witness his match live directly.
"Additionally, he a doting family man and loved being together with Campbell and Lydia."
Loved ones asked for a phase of private and personal grieving and shared that plans about a tribute event will likely be announced in the future.
