Ricky Hatton's son Campbell has broken his social media silence following his dad's death to pay an emotional tribute.

The former world welterweight champion was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, on Sunday, September 14.

Greater Manchester Police previously said there were no suspicious circumstances.

Tributes have since poured in from the world of sport and beyond following news of the 46-year-old's passing.

His son Campbell posted a number of family photos online, captioning them: "Heartbroken isn’t the word.

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"Everybody has always said I was your double – never a truer word said.

"Looked up to you in every aspect of life."

He added: "Can’t explain how much I’m going to miss the laughs we had

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