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Ricky Hatton was excited for 'thrill' of being back in the ring

Ricky Hatton was preparing for a fight when he died

Ricky Hatton wanted to return to boxing “for the thrill”.

The 46-year-old boxer – who was found dead at home earlier this month – hung up his gloves in 2012 but was preparing to fight Eisa Al-Dah in December at the time of his passing, and his long-term manager Paul Speak explained Ricky wasn’t looking for a full career comeback.

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