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Ricky Hatton's 'heartbroken' son posts first message since his death
Campbell Hatton honored his father, Ricky Hatton, highlighting his enduring legacy and personal impact amid a global outpouring of grief following his death at 46.
- On Sunday, Ricky Hatton, former world welterweight champion aged 46, was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, and on Tuesday night his son Campbell, 24, posted a tribute with family photos.
- Across the world, Hatton's 2007 Las Vegas bout drew about 30,000 supporters, and he won world titles in two weight divisions during his 15-year career.
- On Monday the Hatton family said they were 'deeply moved' and Campbell Hatton wrote `Heartbroken isn't the word` and `Everybody has always said I was your double- never a truer word said. Looked up to you in every aspect of life`.
- Tributes from fellow boxers including Frank Bruno, Amir Khan and Manny Pacquiao have poured in, and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said the city will consider ways to honour Hatton in the coming weeks and months.
- Having battled depression, Ricky Hatton had returned to coaching and planned a comeback later this year with a December 2 fight in Dubai, discovered by long-term manager Paul Speak.
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