Ricky Hatton depression

A respectful tribute illustration showing a glowing blue full moon above dark rolling hills, with a subtle silhouette of a boxer standing in the foreground. The text reads “1978 – 2025” and “Thank You Ricky” in white beneath the moon.

Ricky Hatton: The People’s Champion Who Made Me Fall in Love with Boxing

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Ricky Hatton wasn’t just a fighter — he was the People’s Champion who made me, and thousands like me, fall in love with boxing. From the pub cellar beginnings to the night he rocked Kostya Tszyu, from Vegas heartbreaks to 55,000 at the City of Manchester Stadium, his story is one of grit, heart, and honesty. This is my tribute to the man who changed British boxing forever.

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A diptych showing the mental health journey of a boxer. On the left, the boxer sits alone in the ring, exhausted and deep in thought. On the right, he is in a therapy session, looking equally distressed but seeking support. This visual contrasts the intensity of the sport with the importance of mental health in boxing.

The Impact of Mental Health Awareness in Boxing

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From Ring Walks to Rock Bottom Boxing is a brutal, beautiful sport. It demands everything — physically, mentally, emotionally. For a few short minutes, a fighter is the centre of the universe. Arena lights, roaring crowds, cameras flashing. But what happens when the lights go off? That’s the side we rarely talk about. And it’s

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