Quick Info
| Profession | Professional boxer and boxing promoter |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 06/10/1978 |
| Age | 46 years (died on 14, Sep, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Stockport, Greater Manchester, England |
| Date of Death | 14/09/2025 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Ricky Hatton
14/09/2025
Former world champion Ricky Hatton died at his home in Gee Cross, Hyde, aged 46, after being found unresponsive by his manager. Greater Manchester Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious. He had been preparing for a planned return to the ring in Dubai, and tributes poured in from across sport.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Richard John Hatton |
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| Summary | English former professional boxer who competed from 1997 to 2012 and later worked as a promoter and trainer. He held world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight and was made an MBE. |
| Death | Found dead at his home in Greater Manchester on 14/09/2025; police said the death was not being treated as suspicious. A later inquest concluded the official cause of death was hanging, with a narrative verdict rather than suicide. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (171 cm) |
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| Reach | 65 in (165 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Last Weigh-In | 146.5 lbs (super lightweight) |
Personal Life
| Residence | Manchester, Lancashire, England |
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| Notes | Spoke publicly about struggles with depression and drinking; his 2013 autobiography was titled War and Peace. |
Relationships & More
| Former Manager | Frank Warren |
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| Gym | Billy Graham's gym, Moss Side, Manchester |
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Family
| Father | Played for Rochdale |
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| Grandfather | Played for Rochdale |
| Children | Millie, Fearne, Campbell |
| Granddaughter | Lyla |
Career
| Professional Debut | 11/09/1997 vs Colin McAuley |
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| Final Fight | 24/11/2012 vs Vyacheslav Senchenko (lost) |
| Professional Record | 45 wins, 3 losses, 0 draws (32 KOs) |
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| Notable Fights | Lost to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in Las Vegas in 2007 by 10th-round stoppage, his first professional defeat |
| Comeback Plan | Had announced a return to the ring against Eisa Al Dah in Dubai on 02/12/2025, which did not take place |
Style Quotient
| Fighting Style | All-action, aggressive pressure fighter |
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| Popularity | Regarded as one of Britain's most popular boxers |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Switched from football to boxing by age 11. | |
| 2. Turned professional at 18 after losing an amateur bout decided by a judge later found to have accepted a bribe. | |
| 3. Was planning a comeback fight in Dubai in December 2025 at the time of his death. | |
| 4. Known for playing up his weight gain between fights, dubbing himself "Ricky Fatton". |
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