British boxer Ricky Hatton committed suicide
An official investigation concerning the passing of celebrated British pugilist Ricky Hatton (45-3, 32 KOs) occurred in South Manchester on Thursday, October 16.
Sky Sports indicates, referencing coroner Allison Mutch, that the demise of the former global champion was a result of self-inflicted actions.
Based on investigation details, Hatton, aged 46, was located without consciousness in his sleeping quarters on September 14. He was discovered by his representative and close associate, Paul Speak, who had arrived to transport him to Manchester Airport. He was slated to travel to Dubai for a media briefing to formally announce his return to professional fighting.
Hutton was last observed by his relatives on September 12th, when he seemed to be “in good spirits.” The following day, he did not attend a prearranged engagement, and on the morning of the 14th, he was found unresponsive.
The report of the boxing icon's passing was a jolt to followers and a profound sorrow for the athlete's kin.
Ricky Hatton was interred on October 12th at Manchester Cathedral. Numerous individuals gathered to pay their respects to their idol: companions, family members, and prominent figures filled the city’s roads to see him off to his final resting place.
Hatton, frequently referred to as “The Hitman,” secured numerous world championships at light welterweight and welterweight. Throughout his 15-year tenure, he engaged in memorable clashes against Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, and, most notably, Kostya Tszyu, whose triumph in 2005 in Manchester evolved into one of the most renowned evenings in British boxing annals.
After commencing his professional journey in 1997, Hatton swiftly gained widespread popularity. In 2000, he captured the British light heavyweight title, and five years later, he unified the IBF and WBA straps. In 2006, he progressed to welterweight and claimed the WBA title by besting Luis Collazo.
Subsequent to defeats against Mayweather (2007) and Pacquiao (2009), Hatton concluded his career in 2011, but attempted a resurgence in 2012, succumbing to Ukrainian Vyacheslav Senchenko.
Per media outlets, he was preparing for another return in 2025.
