RICKY Hatton’s family say he was “in a good place” and “excited for the future” before he was found dead.
The world champion boxer, 46, was tragically discovered at home by his manager on Sunday.
A statement on his Instagram today from his family and team, confirmed the sporting legend’s bags were packed ready for a flight to Dubai to promote his comeback fight in December.
It said he was looking forward to his daughters Millie and Fearne seeing his fight live for the first time.
It added: “We are all distraught at the events of recent days. To all our knowledge, despite his well-documented struggles, Richard was in a good place.
“He was excited for the future; his bag was packed ready to go to Dubai to promote a comeback fight and he was planning a celebration in Dubai which his beloved girls Millie and Fearne were to be the centre of.”
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