The Darts icon, Phil Taylor, expressed his deep sadness because of the death of Ricky Hatton, revealing how the boxer’s father is struggling with a tragic loss. Hatton was found dead in his home Hyde, Greater Manchester on Sunday, September 14, at the age of only 46, sending shock waves through the boxing world, less than three months before the expected return to the ring after a 13-year break.

Immediate tributes influenced “The Hitman”, which held numerous world championship titles in the wards in the weight of super airy and in welterwear during a 15-year boxing career, retiring in 2012 as one of the greatest British fighters of their era. Despite the previously discussing the fight against depression and mental health problems, the Hatton’s family was “shocked” and “desperate” by his sudden departure, stating that “to all our knowledge, despite the well -documented fights, Richard was in a good place.”

They continued: “Richard talked to his family and the team within days and weeks before the weekend. On Friday evening he ate dinner with his girls, and Richard was not alone in his life or within a few days before the weekend.

“Pour out of regret and love from the nation and around the world shows how loved Richard was. In time it will be something that will give us all some comfort and pride. For now, we would like to have a period of private and personal mourning.”

Taylor, a close friend of the Hatton family, spoke about the tragic loss, describing the deceased boxer as “happy-go-lucky”. Talking with SunThe legend of darts revealed that Hatton’s father Ray, who was devastated by his son’s death, contacted him.

“I am gutted,” he confessed. “Gutted. In fact, his dad Ray wrote to me SMS when I was in the hotel because he wasn’t on his phone for a few days. I understand it. He breaks his heart.

“I should see him next week. He only lives around the corner, from the place where Richard lived. I am absolutely devastated, to be candid.”

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The 65-year-old, paying tribute to the hatton, said: “Richard was simply normal for me. Some say that there may be a bit of junior high school when he drank a drink. I never saw it, but we can all, if we were always normal with me, joyful.

“If I had interviews with him in the gym of coach Billy Graham, he would throw a bottle of water from the back of my bloody neck and similar things. I would say,” Ricky, pig. ” Or he would give you a kind rib.

Subsequent tributes appeared for Hatton from around the boxing world and not only, with the former weighty world champion Tyson Fury: “Rip to the legend @rickyhatton maybe Rip.

Frank Bruno expressed his deep sadness because of Hatton’s death, stating that he was “absolutely devastated”, while Amir Khan mourned the loss of “we [have] He lost not only one of the greatest British boxers, but a friend, mentor, warrior. “

The former partner Hatton, actress Claire Sweeney, also shared the emotional tribute to “Master of the People”. In a cordial post on Instagram, she wrote: “I needed a few days to process destructive news about my dear friend Ricky. My thoughts are with his family, especially his children Campbell, Millie Fearne and Lyla, his granddaughter.

“For them, Speaky and all my friends who loved him so deeply and for so many years I send you my deepest sympathy. Ricky, you were a champion of people. I loved you and we nurtured. I love you always.”