'heart As Big As His Smile' - Hatton's Family Pays Tribute

Ricky Hatton's family has paid tribute to nan erstwhile world champion, who was recovered dormant astatine nan property of 46 astatine his location successful Manchester connected Sunday.

"He had a bosom arsenic large arsenic his smile, and his kindness, humour and loyalty touched everyone who was fortunate capable to cognize him," nan Hatton family said.

"As a family, our nonaccomplishment is immeasurable, and words cannot genuinely seizure nan symptom we feel. Yet successful nan midst of our grief, we person been profoundly moved by nan overwhelming outpouring of emotion and support.

"Richard's representation will everlastingly stay successful our hearts, successful nan hearts of his fans, and successful nan athletics he loved truthful dearly."

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