It was inevitable that Ricky Hatton’s life story would be made into a film. The former five-time boxing world champion was cheered on by an army of fans as he became a beloved sporting icon.
Hatton took pride in his journey from Hattersley to being a 43-0 superstar, whose most memorable victory saw him upset the odds and stop Kostya Tszyu in the 11th round at the MEN Arena, back in 2005.
However, the end of his glittering career was overshadowed by defeats to Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao. In the aftermath, Hatton was confronted with mental health issues, including suicidal thoughts, and eventually led to fallouts with his family and long-time coach Billy Graham.
It took several years for the 44-year-old to seek help but, back on the right track, Hatton has become a mental health advocate, as well as a world champion trainer.
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