The family of tragic boxer Ricky Hatton issued a up-to-date statement to emphasize that, according to their knowledge, he was in a “good place” before his death – despite “well -documented struggles”. The 46-year-old sports star was found dead in his house in Hyde on Sunday, with a bigger one Manchester The police claim that his death is not treated as a suspicious.

On Monday, his family spoke for the first time after a shock to reveal his “immeasurable” broken heart, and then thanked the fans for pouring love. But on Wednesday they published a second surprised statement to record their claims that Hatton was in a “good place” before his death, spent time with his family and was “excited about the future.”

The message was: “We are all desperate from the events of recent days. According to all our knowledge, despite his well -documented struggles, Richard was in the right place.

“He was excited about the future; his bag was ready to go to Dubai to promote a return to the fight and planned to celebrate in Dubai, whose beloved girls Millie and Fearne will be the center.

“He was excited that they would see how he was fighting for the first time. He was a dotted grandfather and loved to spend time with Campbell and Lya. Richard planned to spend more time in Tenerife.”

The statement lasted: “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 life or on days before the weekend. We are all shocked at the events that took place at the weekend.

“Richard was found by his friend and longtime manager Paul, whom we support at that time with Richard’s parents, Ray and Carol, his children and a wider family.

“The 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 gives us consolation and pride.

“For now, however, we would like to have a period of private and personal mourning. The priority for all of us is to ensure the well -being and support of Richard’s children and granddaughter.

“The details of the funeral service will probably appear, but in the meantime we would all be grateful if the privacy of Richard’s family and memory were observed. Our intention is not to make further public statements. Law of WLR.”

After the tragedy, the mourners from around the sports world paid tribute to Fighter Stockport.

His ex -girlfriend, actress Claire Sweeney – who met Hatton for dancing ITV last year on ice – she wrote on Instagram: “I needed a few days to process the destructive news about my dear friend Ricky. My thoughts are with my family, especially his children Campbell, Fear and Lyli, his granddaughter.

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

Recently, his newborn brother Matthew and son Campbell recognized Hatton as a beloved brother and dad.

On Tuesday evening, Campbell wrote on Instagram: “A frozen heart is not a word. Everyone always said that I was your double and never said a real word.

“He looked at you in every aspect of life. I can’t explain how much I will miss the laughter we had and all the good times that I will remember forever.

“I just can’t believe that we won’t have anymore. I love you Dad.”

Campbell is one of the three siblings of Hatton, and the Millie and Fear sisters are the children of the boxer and his ex -partner Jennifer Dooley.

Like his father, Campbell was also a promising newborn boxer, but he retired only two months ago after the emotional hustle and bustle after the death of one of his closest friends.

Hatton himself announced his return to the ring a few weeks before his death, and in December a fight was planned in Dubai. In recent years, the boxer has previously focused on coaching.

During his struggle career, Hatton was an aggressive and bold warrior who had many titles in the world and Great Britain in 1997–2012 – at night who gave Russian Kostya Tyu, that he would pass from the weaker boxing sensations day by day.

Hatton, who received MBE for sports services in 2007, often spoke about his struggles with mental health and drug addiction.

His brother Matthew – the boxer himself, who trained Campbell – published on Wednesday morning: “Huge thanks to everyone who pulled out in the last few days, it is very appreciated and helped a lot.

“Rick lived his life at a pace in which I never saw him squeeze more in a month than at some time, I comfort and I hope that he found a room that escaped in his life.”

Meanwhile, two legends of Manchester United paid their own tributes by Ricky Hatton – when Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes talked on their up-to-date podcast with Paddy McGuinness called “Good, Bad and the Football”.

Butt said: “We know him for years, since growing up. His relationship and Manchester is huge at all. The message was painful. It was really.”

While Scholes added: “The number of nights I had with him. He was always with the same companions. He never forgot his roots.

“He always lived in the same area. The right person from Manchester and someone we were all proud of. You just feel his family now, two newborn girls, grandchildren, his boy. It’s so melancholy.”

Tameside’s council leader also paid tribute to Hatton, who grew up in Hattersley and lived in Gee Cross, Hyde, at the time of his death.

Cllr Eleanor Wills said that “he inspired countless people” and “he always wanted to give away the place he called home.”