Campbell Hatton, the son of the late Ricky Hatton, has thanked fans for their messages of support and says recent tributes from both Manchester City and Oasis ‘meant the world’ to the family.

Hatton, one of the most beloved fighters in British boxing history, was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester last month, aged just 46.

The tragic news shook boxing to its core and fans and sporting figures have flooded social media with personal tributes and memories of the former world champion, nicknamed ‘The Hitman’, in the intervening weeks.

At the peak of his powers, Hatton was feared across the globe, gaining a reputation for his ferocious body punching which he perfected under long-time coach Billy Graham.

But Hatton’s personality was perhaps what cemented his place in heart o

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