The family of former World Boxing Champion Ricky Hatton MBE was reportedly shocked about news of his death, believing he was in a "good place" prior to his passing on Sunday (September 14).

"We are all distraught at the events of recent days. To all our knowledge, despite his well-documented struggles, Richard was in a good place," a statement shared on behalf of the Hatton family and team reads.

Hatton, 46, was found dead at his home in Manchester, with police stating that his death wasn't believed to be due to "any suspicious circumstances." The English boxer, who held two world championships in the light-welterweight division and one in the welterweight and was named Fighter of the Year by The Ring magazine, the Boxing Writers Association of America and ESPN in 2005, was

See Full Page