Former two-weight world champion and British boxing legend, Ricky Hatton, was found dead at his Manchester home on Sunday, September 14.
The shocking news dealt boxing the biggest blow, with tributes pouring in from all over the world, but in an official statement from Hatton’s family – released today – they have respectfully requested privacy to protect and ensure the wellbeing of the children and grandchild.
On Wednesday, September 17, on behalf of the Hatton family and team, the following statement was released to the public via WLR Law:
We are all distraught at the events of recent days. To our knowledge, despite his well-documented struggles, Richard was in a good place. He was excited for the future; his bad was packed ready to go to Dubai to promote a comeback fight and was planning a celebration in Dubai of which his beloved girls Millie and Fearne were to be the centre of.
He was excited that they would see him fight for the first time in person. He was a doting grandfather and loved spending time with Campbell and Lyla. Richard planned to spend more time in Tenerife.
Richard had spoken to his family and his team in the days and weeks before the weekend. He had dinner with his girls on Friday night, and Richard was not alone in life or the days before the weekend.
We are all in shock at the events that unfolded over the weekend. Richard was found by his friend and long-time manager, Paul Speak, who we are supporting at this time along with Richard’s parents, Ray and Carol, his children and the wider family.
The outpouring of grief and love from the nation and worldwide shows just how much Richard was loved. It will, in time, be something that gives us all some comfort and pride.
For now, however, we would like to have a period of private and personal mourning. The priority for us all is to ensure the wellbeing and support of Richard’s children and granddaughter.
Details of a memorial service will likely follow, but, in the meantime, we would all be grateful if the privacy of the family and Richard’s memory be respected.
It is not our intention to make any further public statements currently.
WLR, For and on behalf of the Hatton Family and Team
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