Ricky Hatton Was Excited For The Future, Loved Ones Reveal
Ricky Hatton secured over 30 KO victories out of 45 ring fights.
Ex- global titleholder Ricky Hatton was "excited for the future" before he died, according to loved ones.
The UK athlete, aged, was discovered at his residence recently.
Authorities confirmed that no suspicious circumstances related.
Loved ones emphasized that "to all our knowledge, notwithstanding his known struggles, Richard was doing well".
"We are all stunned at the events that occurred in the past few days".
"He was surrounded during his days and even before leading up to the incident".
The boxer previously openly discussed fighting mental health struggles during 2023, became the focus of a documentary which addressed his experiences and mental health battles.
Relatives shared that he was found by his longtime companion and business associate Paul Speak.
He secured forty-five wins in 48 total paid fights throughout his lengthy career and held world champion at both junior welterweight welter divisions.
His final fought professionally back in 2012 having been scheduled to fight a fighter on 2 December in Dubai.
Fight promoters stated it was intended as a pro match, though there was unclear how it would be completely approved.
His relatives shared: "His luggage had been packed for departure abroad for promoting a return bout plus he organizing an event there, which his dear daughters Millie and Fearne were going to be honored at.
"He felt thrilled because they might witness him fight live in person.
"He was a devoted granddad and loved being together the little ones."
The relatives asked for a period of private and personal grieving and shared that details regarding a memorial service may be announced later on.
