Ricky Hatton has passed away at the age of 46 and was found at his home in Gee Cross, Hyde, Greater Manchester, on the morning of September 14, 2025. Police confirmed that his death is not being treated as suspicious.
Hatton was born in Stockport and lived in Hyde until he began his boxing career there. He turned professional at 18 and became one of Britain’s most popular fighters. Hatton had won world titles at both the light-welterweight and welterweight divisions, famously beating Kostya Tszyu in 2005. He also fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, though both fights ended in losses.
He retired in 2012 after a comeback fight against Vyacheslav Senchenko, but had announced another return to the ring for December 2025 in Dubai. Outside the ring, Hatton openly spoke about his battles with depression, drug use, and suicide attempts, but he later reconciled with his family and became a trainer.
Tyson Fury, Amir Khan, Micah Richards, and Roy Keane have all shared messages of respect, describing him as a legend and a man of the people. Fans have also remembered his final Instagram post just days ago, where he showed himself training hard for his comeback.
A Heartbreaking Look at Ricky Hatton’s Final Instagram Post
Ricky Hatton’s last Instagram post has become heartbreaking after his sudden death at 46.
Just days before he was found at his home in Greater Manchester, Hatton shared a video of himself running on a treadmill. He wrote: “Evening run in the bag. Don’t your worry about that our kid.”
The post showed he was focused on making a comeback to the ring. Hatton had agreed to fight Eisa Al Dah before the end of 2025, his first professional fight in more than 10 years. He said the fight was “good and sensible” for him, after weighing the pros and cons, and had been motivated by his 2022 exhibition match against Marco Antonio Barrera.
Fans and fighters have been left shocked by his death. Amir Khan, Tyson Fury, Adam Booth, and Michael Owen were among those who paid tribute, calling him a legend, a warrior, and a man loved by the public.
FAQs
Q. What happened to Ricky Hatton?
A. Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde on Sunday morning at the age of 46. Police confirmed his death is not being treated as suspicious.
Q. Did Ricky Hatton pass away?
A. Yes. British boxing great Ricky Hatton has died at the age of 46. He was a former world champion known as “The Hitman.”
Q. How old was Ricky Hatton when he fought Mayweather?
A. Hatton was 29 years and 2 months old when he fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. in December 2007.
Q. Who ended Ricky Hatton’s career?
A. Hatton’s career ended after his loss to Vyacheslav Senchenko in 2012, which led to his final retirement.
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