{"id":164365,"date":"2025-09-27T19:04:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T19:04:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/164365\/"},"modified":"2025-09-27T19:04:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T19:04:11","slug":"ricky-hattons-son-campbell-fights-back-tears-as-man-city-pay-emotional-tribute-to-the-late-world-boxing-champion-after-his-death-at-the-age-of-46","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/164365\/","title":{"rendered":"Ricky Hatton’s son Campbell fights back tears as Man City pay emotional tribute to the late world boxing champion after his death at the age of 46"},"content":{"rendered":"

By LEWIS BROWNING, SPORTS REPORTER<\/a> <\/p>\n

Published: 13:39 EDT, 27 September 2025 | Updated: 13:45 EDT, 27 September 2025 <\/p>\n

Ricky Hatton’s son cut an emotional figure at the Etihad on Saturday afternoon as Manchester City<\/a> paid tribute to the boxer following his death.<\/p>\n

The Hitman was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, last Sunday. His death his not being treated as suspicious.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In the wake of the tragedy, mourners from across the sporting world<\/a> have paid tribute to the Stockport fighter.\u00a0Hatton has also received poignant farewells from family members – including his parents<\/a>,\u00a0young brother Matthew, and son Campbell.<\/p>\n

The long-serving manager of Hatton found his body of the sporting legend at his home in Hyde on Sunday morning, boxing pundit Steve Bunce has revealed.<\/p>\n

A family statement was issued by police and read: ‘It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son Richard. Richard was so much more than a world champion. To us he was simply ‘Richard’, our son. A loving father, grandfather, and brother, and a true friend to many.<\/p>\n

And Hatton’s son, Campbell, was at the Etihad to watch on as Hatton’s beloved City put on a tifo display that showed the former boxer in City shorts with the words: ‘The people’s champion.’<\/p>\n

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Ricky Hatton’s son Campbell fought back the tears as Manchester City paid tribute to his late father on Saturday<\/p>\n

\"Campbell <\/p>\n

Campbell paid tribute to his father and ‘double’ after his death at 46 two weeks ago<\/p>\n

Flowers were also laid in Hatton’s usual seat, with other members of his family also present.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It was City’s second home game since his death, with the first coming just hours after his passing – a 3-0 derby win over Manchester United.<\/p>\n

City midfielder Phil Foden said after that game: ‘One hundred per cent I had extra motivation going into the game. It was for him and his family and for the people suff ering right now. The lads gave everything. It wasn’t a pretty match but it was all for him.’<\/p>\n

Manager Pep Guardiola added: ‘I have been [at City] 10 years and I don’t remember one [minute’s appreciation] so intense like today. Thank you so much to Manchester United fans. There are no words that can contain the pain that the family feels right now.<\/p>\n

‘I know how incredible a Manchester City fan he was \u2013 he lived the good moments and the bad moments. The moment of silence was unbelievable, I will always remember it.’<\/p>\n

Campbell paid his own tribute to his father, sharing an emotional statement on Instagram.<\/p>\n

‘Heartbroken isn’t the word,’ Campbell wrote. ‘Everybody has always said I was your double and never a truer word said.<\/p>\n

‘Looked up to you in every aspect of life. Can’t explain how much I’m going to miss the laughs we had and all the good times which I will remember forever.<\/p>\n

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City unveiled a tifo featuring Hatton wearing City shorts and the words: ‘The people’s champion’<\/p>\n

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A number of Hatton’s family were in attendance as City celebrated the life of the former world boxing champion<\/p>\n

‘Just can’t believe we won’t have anymore. Love you dad.’<\/p>\n

Campbell is one of three Hatton siblings, with sisters Millie and Fearne the children of the boxer and his former partner Jennifer Dooley.<\/p>\n

Like his father, Campbell was also a promising young boxer, but retired only two months ago following emotional tumult after the death of one of his closest friends.<\/p>\n

Manchester City<\/a>Ricky Hatton<\/a><\/p>\n

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