RICKY HATTON’s next opponent has broken his silence following the tragic death of the British boxer.
The former world champion was found dead aged 46 in his Manchester home on Sunday.
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Eisa Al Dah, 46, was due to be the next person to face the Hitman in the ring in Dubai on December 2.
He has now broken his silence following the news of Hatton’s death.
He told The National: “In just a couple of hours, I was [going to see] him here in Dubai.
“We booked the hotel. We booked the [plane] ticket. Everything had been arranged.
“From my side, I was checking everything, and I was so excited to see him over here and visit us here in Dubai.
“And he was also excited. But suddenly, I get this news from his managers. My heart is broken.
“Since knowing I will fight him, I became very close to him, seeing his news, following him on Instagram.
“I follow his life, how he trained, everything. I cannot believe it. I wish somebody told me this is wrong.
“I’ve been through many things in my life in the boxing or business.
“But this is something that I cannot believe.”
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