RICKY HATTON thanked Tyson Fury, his pal, for helping him through a difficult spell.
Hatton, a former world champion, is now a boxing coach while the Gypsy King contemplates his future after winning his trilogy against Deontay Wilder.
Both legends have had to deal with depression, and Hatton has spoken openly about his suicidal thoughts.
The Hitman also suffered from drug and alcohol addiction and told how friends and professionals helped him to turn his life around.
He also revealed last year how Fury intervened unexpectedly.
IFL TV he said: "I posted a thing to my Instagram, "Not having my best day but we've got to get on with it."
"Do you know the person who called me?" Tyson Fury called me within ten minutes. It's alright ?'... This is Tyson. Just to make sure that I was okay."
Fury is good friends with the pair, and Hatton was invited to join him against Wilder in their first fight.
Fury drank 18 pints of Lager during his depression, when his weight rose to 400lb.
He tried to drive his Ferrari onto a motorway bridge at his lowest point, but he was unable to do so because he was thinking about his five children.
Fury, who is currently in recovery, has been an advocate for others going through similar struggles.
He posted a message on Instagram encouraging his followers to share any mental health concerns.
Fury stated, "This message goes out to anyone struggling with depression or anxiety, bipolar disorder, or any other mental health problems.
"I was the first to openly discuss it in recent years; this is a special message for you.
You can do it, you just have to look at the positive things in your life.
"Positive" means being able walk, breathe in fresh air. You don't need any help to do things and move around.
"Keep positive and keep busy, everything will be fine."
"There are many people in the same boat, and it's hard to win. We must keep fighting - DO NOT GIVE UP."
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