“I almost wasn’t here - now I want to help people who are in the same boat.”
Ricky Hatton. Multiple World Champion. One of the greatest British boxers of all time. Now CALM Ambassador.
We spoke with Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton about becoming a CALM ambassador and how his own mental health has been his toughest opponent. Ricky told us about his struggles with suicidal thoughts and what he hopes to achieve as CALM’s newest recruit.
When Ricky Hatton lost his first fight it sent him into a spiral of suicidal thoughts. He fell out with his trainer and his parents and found it hard to see a way forward. Ricky believes that the support he received helped him to stay.
Check out the full interview with Ricky to hear his story and the things that got him through when he was at his lowest.