Ricky Hatton’s son Campbell has shared a heartbreaking tribute to his late father days on from the British boxing star’s death at the age of 46.
The Hitman was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, on Sunday. His death his not being treated as suspicious.
In the wake of the tragedy, mourners from across the sporting world have paid tribute to the Stockport fighter.
Hatton has also received poignant farewells from family members – including his parents and his young brother Matthew.
But on Tuesday evening, his son Campbell paid his own tribute to his father, sharing an emotional statement on Instagram.
‘Heartbroken isn’t the word,’ Campbell wrote. ‘Everybody has always said I was your double and never a truer word said.
Ricky Hatton’s son Campbell has paid tribute to his father and ‘double’ after his death at 46
‘Looked up to you in every aspect of life. Can’t explain how much I’m going to miss the laughs we had and all the good times which I will remember forever.
‘Just can’t believe we won’t have anymore. Love you dad.’
More to follow.
