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Matthew Hatton Breaks Silence After Ricky Hatton's Death as Coroner Cites Hanging and Fight Plans Change

A full inquest is scheduled for March 20, 2026.

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.