🔗 Share this article Devastated Isn't an Adequate Description - Campbell Hatton Offers Emotional Tribute Campbell Hatton stepped away from boxing in recent months Ricky Hatton's son Campbell stated that words fail to capture his grief as he delivered an deeply personal tribute to his parent. One-time world champion Hatton passed away at his residence in Greater Manchester on Sunday. Police indicated there were no concerning circumstances surrounding the middle-aged athlete's death. In his first public statement since the incident, Campbell posted a set of photographs on Instagram on Tuesday and said: "Words can't describe this pain. "Everybody has always told me I was your spitting image - never a more accurate word said. Looked up to you in every aspect of life. "Hard to put into words how much I'm going to cherish the jokes we had and all the memories, which I will hold onto forever. Just can't believe we won't have any more. Miss you, Dad." Professional Achievements Ricky Hatton achieved victory in 45 of his 48 professional bouts during a lengthy boxing career, and was world champion at light-welterweight and welterweight divisions. He final bout professionally in 2012, though had planned to make a comeback into the squared circle in October. Nicknamed 'the Hitman', Hatton established himself as a extremely beloved fighter with charisma inside and outside the ring - an approximate 30,000 fans travelled to watch his championship bout against the iconic Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas in 2007. Campbell was too a pro fighter and won his first 14 professional fights. He retired earlier this year. Relatives Statement Hatton's family shared a message on the following day in which they spoke of the wave of affection and kindness towards him. "He had a soul as generous as his smile, and his generosity, charm and dedication impacted everyone who was blessed enough to know him," they expressed.