Ricky Hatton's son's heartbreaking final words after his dad's tragic death aged 46

Campbell Hatton, the son of boxingtitan Ricky Hatton, shared a heartfelt tribute to his father following his untimely death. The former two-weight world champion sadly passed away last month at his Manchester home.

Hatton was tragically found dead at just 46 years old on September 14, sending shockwaves through the sporting world. The English fighter became a legend in the ring, known for his epic battles with Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.

The former boxer's funeral is set to take place this Friday at Manchester Cathedral. Following the announcement of his father's passing, Campbell, himself a former boxer, took to social media to express his grief.

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"Heartbroken isn't the word," he penned. "Everybody has always said I was your double - never a truer word said. 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. Just can't believe we won't have any more. Love you, Dad."

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Fans and mourners are invited to pay their respects by lining the streets leading to Manchester Cathedral on Friday during Hatton's funeral service.

The procession is expected to start at Cheshire Cheese on Stockport Road in Hyde before passing some of the city's historic landmarks.

It will make a pause at Harehill Tavern and The New Inn, where doves will be released. It will then stop at Hatton's gym before passing Hyde Town Hall, Betta Bodies Gym and the AO Arena on its way to the cathedral.

Following a private memorial service, the procession will continue to the Etihad Stadium, the home ground of Hatton's beloved football team, Manchester City, reports the Express

October 6 would have been Hatton's 47th birthday, and his son shared another poignant message on social media. "Happy birthday, wish we was spending it together," the 24-year-old posted.

In an interview with last week, Campbell gave a moving account of his father's sudden death. He said: "We are absolutely heartbroken - it was so unexpected.

"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. 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."