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The former champion’s son Campbell expressed an emotional tribute via his first public words after his father’s demise.

Tributes been shared from across the global athletic scene and further afield after the loss of the former world boxing titleholder, that was discovered at his property on Sunday morning at the tender age of forty-six.

“Heartbroken isn’t how I feel,” captioned his son alongside a series of family pictures.

“Those who knew us always noted I looked like your spitting image – not a honest word spoken. Always admired you in each way of life.”

He continued: “It’s impossible to describe how much I’m going to miss the jokes we shared and every one of the good times, that I will remember always. Just can’t accept we won’t have another. I love you, Dad.”

Regional authorities stated that the athletic icon had been found on his property based in Greater Manchester. The department emphasized that there were not any suspicious factors involved in the incident.

Following in the footsteps of his father, Campbell also ventured into a career in boxing, making his paid debut in 2021. He subsequently stepped away from the competition earlier this year.

Shortly after, the loved ones of Hatton released a announcement conveying that they were “greatly comforted” by the overwhelming outpouring of love and sympathy directed their way.

“He was not only than a sports figure. To us, he was only ‘Richard,’ our son. A loving dad, grandfather, and sibling, and a loyal friend to many people,” the statement read.

“He had a soul as large as his grin, and his kindness, wit, and loyalty impacted each person lucky enough to know him.

“To the rest of the world, Richard will forever be remembered as one of the sport’s most iconic figures – a man who dedicated every ounce within the bouts and showed his feelings on his sleeve.”