Article by Maria Olteanu – published on Sunday, September 14, 2025, 14:50 / Updated Sunday, September 14, 2025:54
A terrible news shook the world of international sport on Sunday afternoon, after the huge Pugilist Ricky Hatton was found dead in the house, at just 46 years old.
Ricky Hatton was found dead in his Greater Manchester's home, and the police said the death is not considered suspicious, according to mirror.co.uk.
Ricky Hatton died at just 46
The World Champion at Box Ricky Hatton was found breathless in his Greater Manchester's home. Born in Stockport, he was only 46 years old.
Greater Manchester police confirmed its discovery and said that death is not considered suspicious. This heartbreaking news comes just a few months after the legendary sportsman had announced his return to the ring, with a match scheduled for December. Ricky Hatton had retired in 2012.
Now, he had confirmed that he would face the fighter from the United Arab Emirates, Eisa Al Dah, in a match in the middle category, scheduled on December 2, in Dubai.
Ricky Hatton in 2012, when withdrew / Photo: Imago
Hatton, who would have turned 47 in October, spoke openly about the struggles he took with mental health problems and drug addiction.
Throughout the absolutely fabulous career, he has held numerous world titles, as well as British titles, and was honored with the distinction of the “fighter” in 2015.
A GMP spokesman said: “We can confirm that we found a body at a Bowlacre Road address in Gee Cross at 6:45 am this morning, Sunday, September 14th. Death is not considered suspicious.”
The police started an investigation to see the circumstances that led to this tragic event.
