The cause of death for former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton has been revealed as suicide. He was 46 years old.
Hatton was found by his manager, Paul Speak, inside his home in England on September 14.
The Stockport Coroner’s Court detailed the cause of death on Thursday, October 16.
Hatton had been seen two days before his death and reportedly appeared “well,” the court stated.
However, after Hatton missed a scheduled event on September 13, Speak visited his home the following morning and made the discovery.
A full inquest into Hatton’s death is scheduled for March 20, 2026. Witnesses will be heard, and additional evidence will be considered at that time.
Police officials have stated that they do not suspect any foul play surrounding his death.
Hatton’s funeral took place on Friday, October 10, drawing thousands to the streets of Manchester, England. Mourners gathered to remember the boxer known affectionately as “The Hitman.”
Numerous celebrities and sports figures attended the ceremony. These included Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher, English football icon Wayne Rooney, and fellow boxers Tyson Fury, Tony Bellew, Frank Bruno, and Amir Khan.
Tony Bellew, 42, delivered a moving tribute at the funeral. He described Hatton as an exceptional athlete and person.
Bellew stated, “I’ve seen thousands of boxers train over the years, hundreds of thousands. And after seeing him… I was in awe. He was the benchmark, in everything he did.”
He added, “He worked tremendously hard and was one of the best people I had the opportunity of meeting. Thousands came today, not hundreds. That says it all.”
Hatton rose to become one of the most popular boxers in British history. He won the IBF light-welterweight world title in 2005 by defeating Kostya Tszyu.
His iconic career later included major bouts against legends like Floyd Mayweather in 2007 and Manny Pacquiao in 2009. Both contests ended in technical knockout defeats.
Manny Pacquiao, 46, shared his condolences on Instagram following Hatton’s passing. He expressed deep sadness and called Hatton “a great boxer” and “a brave and kind man.”
Pacquiao reflected, “We shared unforgettable moments in boxing history, and I will always honor the respect and sportsmanship he showed. Ricky fought valiantly, not only in the ring, but in his journey through life.”
He concluded, “He truly fought a good fight, and we are all blessed to have been part of his wonderful story. My prayers and sincerest condolences to the Hatton family and all his loved ones. May the Lord give them strength and comfort during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.”
Hall of Fame boxing promoter Frank Warren also remembered Hatton on social media. He described Hatton as “a supremely talented boxer who inspired a generation of young boxers and fans in a way that very few had done before.”
Warren continued, “From his debut in Widnes in 1997 to going on to win one of British boxing’s most historic fights against Kostya Tszyu in Manchester, Ricky will be rightly remembered as one of the modern greats of the sport.”