Ricky Hatton wished to return to boxing “for the fun”.
Ricky Hatton was making ready for a struggle when he died
The 46-year-old boxer – who was discovered lifeless at residence earlier this month – hung up his gloves in 2012 however was making ready to struggle Eisa Al-Dah in December on the time of his passing, and his long-term supervisor Paul Communicate defined Ricky wasn’t in search of a full profession comeback.
He instructed Boxing Information journal: “He at all times stated if the appropriate supply got here alongside he’d do it.
“He was requested if he’d need to struggle Eisa Al-Dah and the WBC stated they’d discover a belt for it as they wished to lift the profile of boxing within the Center East.
“We checked out his report and noticed he’s the same age. It will simply be a one-off.
“He wasn’t doing it for the cash. It will be good for his well being and he wished to do it for the joy and thrill and to finish his profession with a win.”
Paul – who tragically discovered Ricky’s physique – has been touched by the quantity of people that have been in contact since his buddy’s loss of life.
He stated: “I spent an ideal deal or time with him and received to know him higher than lots of people.
“He would at all times speak in confidence to me if one thing was troubling him.
“He at all times used to say, when you have an issue, speak to somebody.
“In the previous few weeks, there was nothing main of concern.
“So many individuals have gotten in contact. It’s so humbling to assume so many individuals cared about him.
“I’m nonetheless discovering out about all the great issues he did and the individuals he helped.”
