Overview
- In his first interview since the death, Matthew Hatton told ITV he had always worried about his brother’s mental health but never believed he would take his own life.
- He said Ricky Hatton had been speaking to professionals on a regular basis in the period before his death.
- A coroner disclosed last week that Ricky Hatton was found hanged at his home, with the inquest set for March 20, 2026.
- Manager Paul Speak discovered Hatton at his Hyde residence on September 14 after arriving to take him to Dubai for a press conference announcing a comeback fight.
- Promoters now expect Kell Brook to replace Hatton in the planned bout against Eisa Al Dah, with the event reported to be rescheduled for February 13.