But what moved everyone the most was the detail that he was still holding something tightly in his hand when he was found — a simple, worn-out face towel, reportedly the one he always used during training sessions.
Family members said the towel was a “lucky charm” for Ricky, one he kept close even in retirement. Seeing him clutch it in his final moments has turned the discovery into a symbol of his lifelong fight, both inside and outside the ring.
Fans are now sharing old photos of Ricky with the same towel, remembering him not just as a champion but as someone who never let go of what mattered to him.
