Boxing legend Ricky Hatton dies at 46. The former world champion light-welterweight and welterweight title holder, beloved for his electrifying fights and massive popularity, passed away at his home. Tributes pour in from fellow boxing greats including Amir Khan and Tyson Fury
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton dies at 46. Greater Manchester Police confirmed the death at his Hyde home, reporting no suspicious circumstances. Tributes poured in from fellow boxing legends including Amir Khan and Tyson Fury
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton, 46, dies at home; police rule out suspicious circumstances
“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 body of a 46-year-old man,” Greater Manchester Police said in a statement. “There are not currently believed to be any suspicious circumstances.”
Friends of Hatton were quick to pay tribute Sunday morning.
Boxing legend Ricky Hatton, former world champion and beloved British fighter, dies at 46. Amir Khan, fellow champion, mourned the loss of his "friend, mentor, and warrior." Tributes poured in from boxing greats like Tyson Fury and Manny Pacquiao, remembering Hatton's legacy as one of the sport's most popular and iconic figures
Boxing legend Ricky Hatton dies at 46: Tyson Fury and Amir Khan lead tributes. The former world champion, known for his thrilling fights and popularity, passed away unexpectedly at his home. Fury posted photos with Hatton on Instagram, saying, "There will only ever be 1 Ricky Hatton." Fellow boxing greats share heartfelt condolences for the beloved fighter
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton's brother, Matthew Hatton, shared a heartfelt tribute on X, posting "I love you Richard" alongside touching photos of the brothers
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton, a beloved British fighter, has tragically passed away at age 46. This heartbreaking news comes just two months after his surprising announcement of a December boxing comeback against Eisa Al Dah in Dubai. His last professional fight was a 2012 loss to Vyacheslav Senchenko, marking his third career defeat
Boxing legend Ricky Hatton, a two-weight world champion (light-welterweight and welterweight), passed away at 46. His illustrious career saw him face boxing greats like Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather Jr., and Manny Pacquiao, solidifying his place as one of Britain's most beloved fighters
Boxing legend Ricky Hatton, a beloved champion and beloved friend, dies at 46. Manny Pacquiao remembers Hatton as a brave warrior both inside and outside the ring, a testament to his kind heart and inspiring life journey
Hatton rose through amateur and domestic levels, building up an army of passionate fans that followed him to America for his biggest fights.
Ricky Hatton, beloved boxing champion, captivated fans worldwide with his humble charm and unwavering dedication, despite dramatic weight fluctuations throughout his career
Boxing legend Ricky Hatton dies at 46: Tributes pour in from Wayne Rooney, Amir Khan, and Tyson Fury. The former world champion, beloved for his fighting spirit and popularity, was found dead at his home. His death is not being treated as suspicious
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton, beloved for his popularity and thrilling fights, openly discussed his mental health struggles following his retirement from the ring
“As fighters, we tell ourselves we’re strong — we train, we sweat, we take hits, we get up. But sometimes the hardest fight happens in silence, in the mind,” Khan added on X. “Mental health isn’t weakness. It’s part of being human. And we must talk about it. We must reach out. We must lean on each other.”
Hatton’s all-action style added to his popularity. He built up a passionate following in the UK before truly announcing himself on the world stage with his epic victory against Tszyu for the IBF world super lightweight (light welterweight) title in 2005.
Pound for pound great Tszyu had only lost twice before, but was forced to retire on his stool in front of 22,000 fans in Manchester.
Hatton later described it as his greatest win but it was just the start of a period when he fought at the top of the sport, with thousands of fans following him to America for huge fights.
In a post on X, his former manager, Frank Warren, described him as a “superbly talented fighter who inspired a generation of young boxers and fans in a way very few had done before,” adding he will “rightly go down as one of the modern greats of this sport.”
Hatton lost for the first time in his career against Mayweather at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in 2007.
After a sold out homecoming at Manchester City’s stadium a year later, he worked his way back to the top of the sport to take on Manny Pacquiao in 2009, losing inside two rounds.
Hatton retired after that defeat, but made a remarkable comeback four years later after piling on weight and enduring issues with depression and drinking, as well as allegations of drug use. While he lost to Senchenko, the very fact he managed to return to the ring was seen as a personal triumph.
The British Boxing Board of Control said it was “very saddened” to hear of his passing.
Outside of the ring, Hatton was a lifelong fan of Manchester City.
The Premier League club had a minute’s appreciation for Hatton at Sunday’s derby against Manchester United. Before kickoff at the Etihad Stadium, fans from both teams rose to applaud Hatton in a show of unity and affection for the boxer.
“Ricky was one of City’s most loved and revered supporters, who will always be remembered for a glittering boxing career that saw him win world titles at welterweight and light-welterweight,” City said in a statement. “Everyone at the Club would like to send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.”
The announcement of Hatton’s return to the ring later this year came after he had enjoyed success as a trainer, coaching Zhanat Zhakiyanov to a world bantamweight title win in 2017.
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