Ricky Hatton has explained the truth behind the famous photo of a ‘fat’ Tyson Fury and how it can help people fighting depression.Fury spiralled into depression, alcohol and drugs after becoming the heavyweight champion by beating Wladimir Klitschko in 2015.
The Gypsy King ballooned up to a staggering 28 stone during his stint away from boxing.He was pictured training alongside Hatton when he launched his inspirational comeback in 2017 and has since lost a whopping 12 stone on his way to becoming the heavyweight champion once more.
And Hatton has pointed at his significant turnaround as a point of reference for anyone battling with depression.The Hitman told Jewson: “Ricky Fatton was famous for losing weight but I think Tyson even beat me there.
12 stone? Oh my Lord. That shows you what a bad place Tyson was in. “When you ask me what would you say to people with depression, I’d say: ‘have a look at that picture.
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