Ricky Hatton’s son, Campbell, has posted a heartfelt tribute to his father, who was found dead at the age of 46 at his home in Manchester on Sunday.

Hatton, who won 45 of his 48 fights during his 15-year career, won world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight, and last fought professionally in 2012.

Nicknamed ‘The Hitman’, Hatton was adored by British boxing fans for his all-action, explosive style in the ring.

Hatton’s son, Campbell, made his professional debut in 2021 and was initially trained by his uncle and former European champion Matthew Hatton.

However, after suffering back-to-back defeats last year, Campbell retired from professional boxing in July aged just 24.

‘Heartbroken isn’t the word,’ Campbell wrote on Instagram. ‘Everybody has always said I was your double and

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