Ricky Hatton
Boxing Legend Useless at 46
Revealed September 14, 2025 5:24 AM PDT
Ricky Hatton — “The Hitman” — has died simply weeks after asserting a shock return to the ring.
Better Manchester Police confirmed the legendary fighter was discovered useless at his house in England early Sunday morning, including his dying will not be being handled as suspicious.
Tributes flooded in for Hatton, one in every of Britain’s most beloved boxing icons. Former champ Amir Khan wrote, “In the present day we misplaced not solely one in every of Britain’s best boxers, however a buddy, a mentor, a warrior.”
Olympic boxer Anthony Fowler shared, “Really feel sick. RIP Ricky Hatton.” Piers Morgan added: “RIP Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton, 46. Discovered useless at his house in Manchester … what extremely unhappy information.”
Hatton, who earned an MBE, captured world titles in two weight courses and have become a fan favourite for his relentless fashion within the ring. Since retiring, he labored as a promoter and coach and even appeared on “Dancing on Ice” final yr.
He famously had Noel and Liam Gallagher from British rock band Oasis stroll him into the ring in 2008 and later attended their reunion exhibits.
Ricky was 46.
RIP
