Former Boxing Champ Ricky Hatton, 45, Found Dead at His Home in Manchester

Sunday, Sept. 14 – English former boxing champ Ricky Hatton (46), found dead at his home in Manchester. Previously, he announced his return to the ring.

“We can confirm that we have found a body at an address on Bowlacre Road in Gee Cross at 6.45am today, Sunday, September 14. The death is not being treated as suspicious,” Greater Manchester Police said.

Ricky Hatton’s Boxing Career Timeline

2005 – Hatton Defeats the Russian Boxer Kostya Tszyu

Hatton stunned boxing fans when he defeated a Russian boxer, Kostya Tszyu, in Manchester, earning the IBF light-welterweight title. It was the defining night of his career, earning him Fighter of the Year honors from multiple outlets.

2007 – Mayweather Ends the Hatton’s Perfect Record

By 2007, Hatton was undefeated and beloved by fans. His bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr. in December was one of the biggest fights of the decade, but a 10th-round TKO handed him his first professional loss.

2009 – Pacquiao Delivers a Crushing Blow

Hatton’s matchup against Manny Pacquiao in 2009 was short and brutal. Pacquiao knocked him out in the second round, a defeat that shook Hatton’s confidence and marked the beginning of his decline in the ring.

2012 – The Comeback That Never Was

Hatton attempted to return in 2012 against Vyacheslav Senchenko, but was stopped in the 9th round. The fight ended with Hatton announcing his permanent retirement, admitting he no longer had what it took to compete at the highest level.

2024–2025 – Honored Legacy and Final Chapter

In 2024, Ricky Hatton was celebrated with induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, a recognition of his remarkable career and impact on the sport. In 2025, he announced plans for a comeback fight, showing his enduring passion for boxing. His passing at 46 was met with heartfelt tributes, as fans and fellow fighters remembered him as both a champion in the ring and a beloved figure outside of it.