Ricky Hatton Felt Optimistic Regarding What Lay Ahead, Loved Ones Reveal
The fighter notched thirty-two KO wins among his total ring fights.
Ex- world champion Ricky Hatton was "excited for the future" prior to he died, revealed by his family.
The British athlete, aged, was discovered in his home on Sunday.
Law enforcement stated that no concerning factors related.
Loved ones noted that "based on what we understood", despite his well-documented struggles, he was doing well".
"The family remains stunned over the incident that occurred recently.
"He was surrounded throughout his time and even before before the weekend.
Hatton had openly discussed dealing with depression back in 2023, became the focus of a program which discussed his personal life and mental health concerns.
Loved ones revealed that Hatton was discovered by pal and business associate Paul Speak.
He secured 45 career victories from 48 total professional bouts over a 15-year career becoming world champion across junior welterweight welter classes.
The last time he fought professionally over a decade ago having been arranged to take on an opponent on 2 December in Dubai.
Match organizers mentioned that it would be a professional contest, though there was unclear whether it had been fully sanctioned.
The family noted: "His luggage was ready to travel to Dubai for promoting an upcoming fight plus he organizing a gathering abroad, and his beloved girls his family were to be the centre of.
"He was excited because they might witness his match live directly.
"He was a devoted family man and loved being together his grandchildren."
The relatives asked for some time for private and personal mourning adding that plans for a memorial service are expected to be shared in the future.