‘heartbroken Isn’t The Word’: Ricky Hatton’s Son Campbell Pays Emotional Tribute To His Father

Ricky Hatton’s boy Campbell has paid an affectional tribute successful his first nationalist comments since his father’s death.

Tributes person poured successful crossed nan world of athletics and beyond pursuing nan decease of erstwhile world welterweight champion Hatton, who was recovered dormant successful his location connected Sunday greeting astatine nan property of 46.

“Heartbroken isn’t nan word,” his boy captioned nan bid of family photos.

“Everybody has ever said I was your double – ne'er a truer connection said. Looked up to you successful each facet of life.”

He added: “Can’t explicate really overmuch I’m going to miss nan laughs we had and each nan bully times, which I will retrieve forever. Just can’t judge we won’t person immoderate more. Love you, Dad.”

Greater Manchester Police said connected Sunday nan boxing fable had been recovered dormant astatine his location successful Hyde, Greater Manchester. The constabulary said location were nary suspicious circumstances.

Like his father, Campbell pursued a profession successful boxing, making his master debut successful 2021. He retired from nan athletics earlier this year.

On Monday, Hatton’s family issued a connection via police, saying they were “deeply moved” by nan outpouring of emotion and support towards him.

“Richard was truthful overmuch much than a world champion. To america he was simply ‘Richard’, our son. A loving father, grandfather and brother, and a existent friend to many,” nan connection read.

“He had a bosom arsenic large arsenic his smile, and his kindness, humour and loyalty touched everyone who was fortunate capable to cognize him.

“To nan wider world, Richard will ever beryllium remembered arsenic 1 of boxing’s top champions - a man who gave everything wrong nan ringing and wore his bosom connected his sleeve extracurricular of it.”