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RICKY HATTON’s son has shared that the boxing icon seemed to be in a positive state of mind prior to his tragic passing last month.
A celebration of the life of ‘The People’s Champion’ was held in his hometown of Manchester.
Campbell Hatton has spoken about the tragic loss of his father, RickyCredit: ITV
He mentioned that the boxing legend seemed to be thriving before his deathCredit: Getty
Campbell followed in his father's footsteps as a boxer before retiring earlier this yearCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
However, his son Campbell, 24, remarked that his father had been at his best in the months leading up to his passing, which made the sudden loss even more shocking for the grieving family.
He opened up about life after his father's passing in an emotional interview with The Times .
He stated: “He was the best any of us had ever seen him. He had matured with age. He wasn’t going out on wild drinking sprees.
“He was spending a lot of time with his daughters (Millie, 13, and Fearne, 12) and Lyla (Campbell’s daughter, 7).
“He was very busy with activities at the gym. He had many things to look forward to.
“If he had been in a dark place, it would have been just as heartbreaking, but it wouldn’t have been as shocking.”
His passing occurred on September 14th.
The news surfaced just weeks after the boxer’s death.
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, with his procession highlighted by the sky blue of his beloved club, concluding at their Etihad Stadium.
Celebrity figures from various realms of sports and entertainment attended, including , and .
Campbell served as a pallbearer at his father’s funeralCredit: Reuters 
