Ricky hatton

 

Here’s a detailed summary of what is known so far about Ricky Hatton—his life, career, death, and unanswered questions. Because his death is recent (September 2025), many details are still emerging and not all reports are confirmed.

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Early Life & Boxing Career

• Full name: Richard John Hatton

• Born: 6 October 1978, Stockport, Greater Manchester, England 

• Nicknames: “The Hitman,” “The Pride of Hyde,” “The People’s Champion” 

• Stance / Division: Orthodox; he competed mostly at light-welterweight and also at welterweight 

• Record: 48 professional fights, 45 wins (32 by knockout), 3 losses 

Career Highlights

• Hatton rose to fame with a series of domestic and international successes, becoming one of the UK’s most beloved boxers. 

• Notably, in 2005 he defeated Kostya Tszyu to win the IBF and The Ring light-welterweight titles. 

• He also won the WBA light-welterweight title and later moved up to win the WBA welterweight title. 

• His style was aggressive, forward-pressing, with strong body punching. He became iconic for selling out arenas in the UK. 

• He fought big names like Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, though he lost to them. 

• He retired initially in 2012, transitioning to roles as a promoter and trainer. 

• In July 2025, he announced a comeback, planning a fight in Dubai on 2 December 2025 against Eisa Al Dah. 

Death — What Is Known

When & Where

• He was found dead on 14 September 2025 at his home in Gee Cross, Hyde, Greater Manchester (or Hyde area of Greater Manchester) 

• The police were called around 06:45 am local time. 

• Greater Manchester Police have stated that they are not treating the death as suspicious.

Cause of Death

• No official cause of death has been publicly disclosed as of now.

• Reports emphasize that there is no indication of foul play or suspicious circumstances. 

• Given his history of mental health struggles, depression, alcohol and drug use, some in the public speculation are linking those to his death, but this is not confirmed.

Speculations & Questions

• Some news outlets and commentators ask whether suicide or an overdose might have been involved, but there’s no confirmed evidence for that at present. 

• Because he had a known battle with depression (even admitting past suicide attempts), these matters are being examined closely by observers.

• His final Instagram posts showed him physically fit and in good spirits, adding to the mystery because nothing visible suggested immediate medical distress. 

Because the investigation is ongoing and families often await autopsy results, any definitive “what did he die of” claims would be premature at this stage.

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Addressing the Specific Questions You Asked

• “How did Ricky Hatton die?” / “What did Ricky Hatton die of / from?” / “Cause of death?” / “Death cause?”
  → The cause of death has not been released publicly. 

• “What did Ricky Hatton die with / die off?”

• → These phrasings don’t exactly match standard medical language. The correct way is “die of/from.” There is no official confirmation of substances or medical conditions involved.

• “Did Ricky Hatton kill himself / did he kill himself?”
  → There is no evidence or confirmation that he died by suicide. The police have not treated the death as suspicious.

• “What happened to Ricky Hatton?”
  → He passed away on 14 September 2025, found at his home, with no foul play suspected. The cause remains unknown. 

• “Ricky Hatton net worth”
  → Reports estimate his net worth at around US $40 million, or ~£35 million, at the time of death. 

• “Campbell Hatton”
  → Campbell is Ricky Hatton’s son and was a professional boxer. He had earlier engaged his father as a trainer in 2025 but in July 2025 Ricky confirmed Campbell’s retirement from boxing. 

• “Manchester Cathedral”

• → Ricky Hatton’s funeral was held at Manchester Cathedral on 10 October 2025, after a public procession through Greater Manchester. 

• “Claire Sweeney”

• → Claire Sweeney, known as an actress and television personality, was Ricky Hatton’s ex-girlfriend. She attended his funeral and publicly expressed grief at his passing. 

• “Ricky Hatton children / son”
  → He is survived by his children. Campbell is one. Other children (daughters) have been mentioned in various media reports (e.g. Millie) though full family details are less widely confirmed. 

• “Liam Gallagher”
  → Liam Gallagher, the singer, attended Hatton’s funeral and was among those paying tribute. 

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Legacy & Funeral

• Hatton’s funeral was a major event in Manchester. Thousands lined the streets in tribute. 

• The procession passed significant locations from his life—his gym, favorite pub in Hyde, AO Arena—and ended at Manchester Cathedral, with a final stop at the Etihad Stadium (reflecting his support for Manchester City). 

• His coffin was painted sky blue (in homage to Manchester City, the club he loved) and driven partly by a Reliant van as a tribute to his affection for Only Fools and Horses. 

• At the service, many sports and entertainment figures appeared, including former boxers Tyson Fury, Amir Khan, and football personalities. 

• His son Campbell delivered a heartfelt eulogy.