Ricky Hatton's son Campbell shared that heartbroken isn't the word as he delivered an touching tribute to his parent.
Ex- world champion Hatton passed away at his residence in Greater Manchester on Sunday.
Authorities indicated there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the 46-year-old's demise.
In his earliest public message since the incident, Campbell published a collection of photographs on Instagram on Tuesday and expressed: "Words can't describe this pain.
"Many has always said I was your double - not once a truer word said. Admired you in all areas of life.
"It's impossible to describe how much I'm going to cherish the laughs we had and all the joyful moments, which I will hold onto forever. Just can't believe we won't have any more. Love you, Dad."
Boxing Achievements
The fighter won 45 of his 48 professional matches during a 15-year boxing career, and was title winner at 140-pound and 147-pound divisions. He final bout in the ring in 2012, though had hoped to return into the squared circle in October.
Known as 'Hitman Hatton', Hatton established himself as a extremely beloved fighter with personality inside and outside the ring - an reported 30,000 fans flew to watch his championship bout against the great Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas in 2007.
His son was too a professional boxer and won his first 14 pro matches. He stepped away in 2025.
Loved Ones Response
Hatton's family issued a message on the following day in which they mentioned the flood of support and kindness towards him.
"He had a spirit as generous as his grin, and his compassion, humour and loyalty reached everyone who was fortunate enough to know him," the statement read.
