The boxing legend's son Campbell stated that words fail to capture his grief as he offered an emotional tribute to his parent.
One-time world champion Hatton passed away at his home in Greater Manchester on Sunday.
Police stated there were zero concerning circumstances surrounding the 46-year-old's death.
In his first public message since the loss, Campbell posted a set of photographs on social media on this week and wrote: "Heartbroken isn't the word.
"People has always remarked I was your double - not once a more accurate word said. Respected you in each way of life.
"Hard to put into words how much I'm going to cherish the good times we had and all the joyful moments, which I will treasure forever. Just can't believe we won't have any more. Love you, Dad."
Sports Legacy
The athlete won 45 of his 48 career matches during a lengthy boxing tenure, and was world champion at light-welterweight and welterweight divisions. He most recent match as a pro in 2012, though had hoped to return into the ring in October.
Called 'the Hitman', Hatton established himself as a extremely beloved fighter with personality inside and outside the ring - an reported 30,000 fans travelled to watch his championship bout against the great Floyd Mayweather in Nevada in 2007.
His son was too a athlete and won his first 14 professional fights. He stepped away in 2025.
Loved Ones Message
The boxer's family released a announcement on the following day in which they spoke of the wave of support and kindness towards him.
"He had a heart as generous as his laughter, and his compassion, wit and loyalty touched everyone who was fortunate enough to know him," they expressed.
