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Barry McGuigan: ‘Ricky Hatton was so kind and generous to others but he was very hard on himself’

Boxing legend calls on sporting authorities across the world to do more to support the mental health of sportspeople

Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton, who died earlier this month, aged 46. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA Wire
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton, who died earlier this month, aged 46. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA Wire
Malachy Clerkin
Wed Sept 24 2025 - 06:00

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Malachy Clerkin

Malachy Clerkin

Malachy Clerkin is a sports writer with The Irish Times