Hatton’s Son: Father’s Death Saved My Life

's son Campbell has bravely revealed his father's death 'saved' him after admitting he was just 'weeks' away from taking his own life.

Campbell said it's a 'miracle he is still here' as he opened up about his darkest moments following a cocaine and addiction.

He initially retired from the sport in July of last year, following his back-to-back defeats to rival Jack Finch.

But following the death of his father, Campbell announced his comeback this month after signing a multi-fight deal with Misfits Boxing.

Ricky tragically took his own life at the age of 46 in September last year, with Campbell in the aftermath after their shocking loss. 

When police arrived to deliver the devastating news about Ricky’s death, Campbell revealed his loved ones thought it was him.

Campbell said the heartbreaking loss of his father has become a turning point in his recovery and he has since sought help to rebuild his life.

The boxer said losing his father 'did sort of save him because he needed to sort himself out'.

'I’ve spent time in rehab and I was just off the rails', Campbell told ITV. 'There was a six months where I lost four people who were really close to me. Even before, I’d struggled to come to terms with retiring from boxing.'

He added: 'Drinking was always part of that and I was getting treatment for addiction with cocaine as well. I think it all goes hand-in-hand.

'There was no thought to the future and it’s a bit of miracle that I am still here.'

Before Ricky's funeral last year, Campbell shared a poignant tribute to his father by revealing he called his son his 'mini-Me'. 

'We had so many plans coming up, so it has knocked us for six, but obviously, we are trying to be there for each other,' Campbell shared. 'The outpouring of support from absolutely everyone has been amazing, so that's helping us through a lot – but yes, absolutely heartbroken.'

'He used to call me his little Mini-Me. We were identical in so many ways, and I think it's shown through how close we were and the banter we had with each other.

'To so many, he was Ricky Hatton the boxer, but to me, he was just my dad, and to the family, it was Richard. We just can't get our heads round it at the minute.'

Campbell is since believed to have, with the pair taking their relationship public just after Christmas. 

The couple enjoyed a trip away over the New Year, with Brooke joining members of Hatton's family.

Campbell and Brooke also spent time together over the Christmas period, while she joined him to watch a recent Manchester City match.

Campbell had shared his father's love of Man City, with Ricky having been one of the club's most famous fans.

Brooke's father Simon, who is a non-league football manager, had appeared in the 2023 film 'Hatton'.

He had joined four of Ricky's close friends, where they spoke of Hatton's incredible sporting talent and desire from a young age.

'You'd be upstairs in the pub and you'd just hear "bang... bang". "What's that noise?" Heaton said.

'It would be Ricky downstairs banging the [punch] bags.'

Heaton had also talked up Hatton's footballing abilities as a youngster, but he would ultimately pursue and thrive in the boxing ring.

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