Ricky Hatton's son told an inquest into the death of the former world boxing champion that he believed his father's death 'wasn't premeditated'. The inquest is taking place at South Manchester Coroner's Court in Stockport, where a preliminary cause of death by hanging was provided.
In a statement read to the court, Campbell Hatton described his father as 'very happy, always very laid back, except when it came to sport'. He said Hatton 'lived his life in and out of the ring at 100%' and was 'fearless', but had problems with his mental health.
Campbell revealed there had been a 'decline' in his father's short-term memory over recent years, and that Hatton had planned a trip to Dubai and Thailand, which he was excited about. The inquest heard Hatton was found dead by his manager and close friend in the games room of his home in Hyde.
A statement from Hatton's mother Carol said she last saw her son two days before his death, and that 'the last hug he gave me almost broke my ribs'. His former partner Jennifer Dooley said the family had been left 'heartbroken' and that there was a 'significant hole in their lives'.
