United Kingdom, Sept. 29 -- Ricky Hatton spoke movingly about his struggles with mental health in a newly-released final interview.

The former world champion boxer - nicknamed 'The Hitman' - was found dead aged 46 earlier this month at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester by his friend and manager Paul Speak, and a chat he gave before his shock passing has also revealed he claimed he was feeling on the best form of his life.

Police have said his death was not being treated as suspicious.

In an interview with First Round TV recorded shortly before his death, Ricky said about the depths of his depression: "Thankfully, I didn't get to the stage where I ended up killing myself. I got to the stage where finally for whatever reason I decided...