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3d ago

British Boxing Great Ricky Hatton Found Dead at 46

Police are treating the case as not suspicious, with no cause of death disclosed.

Ricky Hatton bei seiner Ankunft zur Verleihung der PFA Awards 2025. Der ehemalige Boxweltmeister ist im Alter von 46 Jahren gestorben.
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Ricky Hatton ist im Alter von nur 46 Jahren gestorben.
Ricky Hatton im August 2025

Overview

  • Greater Manchester Police were alerted around 6:45 a.m. and found Hatton at his home in Hyde, later cordoning off the property.
  • The two-division champion won world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight and compiled a 45–3 record across 48 professional bouts.
  • Hatton had announced a December return in Dubai against Eisa Al Dah, a comeback that will no longer take place.
  • Tributes poured in from the sport and beyond, including Tyson Fury and the WBA, while Manchester City held a pre-match minute’s silence at the derby against United and Vincent Kompany posted condolences.
  • Reports note Hatton had previously spoken openly about depression and substance issues, though authorities have released no details about the circumstances of his death.