Ricky Hatton’s brother Matthew says his older sibling was ‘the best he has been by a long way’ before his death – and he never expected the champion boxer to take his own life.

Hatton, one of the most beloved fighters in British boxing history, was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester last month, aged just 46.

A subsequent inquest concluded that Hatton, whose mental health struggles were well documented both before and after retirement, was found hanged in his bedroom by his manager Paul Speak.

The tragic news has shaken boxing to its core, with countless fans and high-profile sporting figures flooding social media with personal tributes to the former world champion in the intervening weeks.

At the peak of his powers, Hatton was revered across the globe, gaining a reputat

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