Ricky Hatton died by suicide, with the cause of death confirmed as hanging at an inquest reported in October 2025. He was 46, and the inquest opened in Stockport and later ruled the provisional cause of death as hanging. The news outlets note he had publicly discussed struggles with mental health and addiction prior to his passing.
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Warning: Some readers may find this content distressing An inquest into the death of boxer Ricky Hatton has confirmed he died by suicide; Hatton was a former two-weight world champion and one of the…
www.skysports.comRicky Hatton had 45 victories and just three defeats over a 15-year career, but had been open about his personal demons.
news.sky.comTributes are being paid to former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton after he died at the age of 46.
news.sky.comThousands of fans attended his funeral last week
www.gbnews.comFormer world champion boxer Ricky Hatton took his own life, an inquest into his death has heard.
news.sky.comMultiple world champion Hatton was found dead in his Manchester home on Sunday morning
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