Boxing Icon Ricky Hatton‘s Son, Harry, Dies at 40
Harry Hatton, son of former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton, has died at the age of 40. The tragic news emerged Monday, sending shockwaves through the boxing community and beyond. Authorities in Spain confirmed they responded to an emergency call in benidorm and found a man deceased, later identified as Harry Hatton.
The death comes just days after Ricky Hatton publicly shared his gratitude for surviving his own battles with mental health and addiction,emphasizing the importance of seeking help. He had spoken openly about his struggles and credited his family, including his son, as a key source of strength. The circumstances surrounding Harry’s death are currently under investigation.
harry hatton, while not a professional boxer himself, was a constant presence in his father’s corner throughout his celebrated career. He was known for his unwavering support and close relationship with the boxing legend. Ricky Hatton has been a vocal advocate for mental health awareness, publicly discussing his own experiences with depression and suicidal thoughts. In a recent interview, he credited his granddaughter with helping him avoid taking his own life during a dark period between 2009 and 2012.
“I finally got to a stage where I went to someone’s door for no reason and said, ‘Please help me,'” ricky Hatton told First Round TV. “I want to be grateful every day. I didn’t kill myself because I didn’t get to see my granddaughter.”
The former boxing champion often spoke of his desire to use his platform to help others struggling with similar issues. “I think today is my job. I’m a coach now. I want to try and help someone, even a little bit,” he said. “And I talk to someone and I speak to someone. Go and speak to someone. If you get it off your chest and speak to someone, it’s the best thing.”
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