US EditionFormer world champion boxer Ricky Hatton has died aged 46, according to the Press Association
Ricky Hatton, a former multi-world champion boxer, was found dead with no suspicious circumstances; he had publicly discussed mental health and addiction challenges.
- On September 14, 2025, Greater Manchester Police discovered the body of 46-year-old former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton at his residence in the Hyde area of Tameside.
- The news comes several months after Hatton revealed he would be coming out of retirement to compete in a boxing match set for December in Dubai, marking 13 years since his previous professional fight.
- A police cordon remains outside Hatton’s residence as officials confirm the death is not considered suspicious, noting his previous challenges with psychological well-being and substance abuse.
- Hatton won multiple world and UK boxing titles, was named Fighter of the Year in 2015, and openly addressed his mental health challenges and family reconciliation.
- Hatton’s death at age 46 has deeply affected the community, highlighting ongoing concerns about mental health support for athletes.
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He was known as »The Hitman«. Now the former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton has been found dead in his house.
Ricky Hatton, former world boxing champion, found dead at his home in England at age 46
MANCHESTER, England — Ricky Hatton, the former world boxing champion who rose to become one of the most popular fighters in the sport, has died. He was 46. Hatton was found dead at his home in Greater Manchester, Britain’s Press Association reported Sunday. Police said they were not treating the death as suspicious. “Officers were called by a member of the public to attend Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameside, at 6:45 a.m. today where they found the bo…
Ricky Hatton, former world boxing champion, was found lifeless at his home in Greater Manchester, England, confirmed the British Press Association this Sunday.The boxing legend, known as ‘The Hitman’, had recently announced his return to the ring on December 2 in Dubai, where he was going to face Emirati Eisa Al Dah, 13 years after his last official fight.What happened to boxer Ricky Hatton?This we know On September 14, 2025, the boxer was found…
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