BREAKING: Ricky Hatton’s manager wants to “CLEAR UP THE TRUTH” about the CAUSE of his Tragic D3ATH after Discovering The Boxer’s Body
Ricky Hatton was given a heartfelt farewell today, almost a month after his tragic passing. His manager, Paul Speak, discovered him d3ad at his home in Greater Manchester, prompting an outpouring of grief as thousands lined the streets to pay their respects.
Among the mourners at Manchester Cathedral were several high-profile stars, including Wayne Rooney, Liam Gallagher and Tyson Fury. The world of sport was left in shock when news of Hatton’s d3ath emerged on September 14.
The boxing legend was widely regarded as a national treasure, beloved by fans across the country. While an inquest into his d3ath has not yet taken place, Speak, who was the one to find Hatton, emphasised the need for clarity, the Mirror reports.
He said: “I want to get the truth out, otherwise people will just speculate.”
The sporting manager, who had gone into Hatton’s house to take him to the airport for a flight to Dubai, insists that Hatton ‘did not intend to
Speaking to Boxing News magazine, he recalled: “The lights weren’t on, which I thought was strange. I thought he’d overslept, but it’s not unusual. People do oversleep.
“So, I went inside – I have a key – shouting, ‘Rick, Rick, wake up!’ I heard music coming from upstairs, so I went upstairs… I took a look at him… I had to take some time to process it.”
“I was in a state of shock and confusion and loss and many more emotions. Then I called the police and the ambulance.
Speak continued: “But I firmly believe he didn’t intend to do it. It’s for the coroner to determine, but he had it all to live for.”
He also emphasised that Hatton was ‘in a really good place’ before his d3ath at the age of 46 and had been making numerous plans for the future. This view is shared by other family members and friends, despite the boxer’s past struggles with mental health.
Speak added: “He’d arranged to take his daughters to see Oasis next week. He was planning to go to Thailand for the WBC convention and a holiday after his fight.
“He’d just booked a flight to Tenerife for Christmas. I want to get the truth out, otherwise people will just speculate.”
“There’s been a lot of rubbish written about Ricky and his parents, but he’d seen his mum just last week; gave her a big hug and some love.”
“He was going to see his dad after getting back from Dubai. His daughters had never seen him box, so he was excited for that. So many things for him to live for – he was in a really good place.”
Previously Hatton had opened up about his struggles with mental health. Speak revealed that if his friend’s d3ath happened a decade earlier, it wouldn’t have come as ‘such a shock.’
He added: “If this was 10 years ago, it wouldn’t have been as big a shock as it was. I’ve been with Ricky to the very highest mountains in boxing to the lowest chasm in life.”
