In a dramatic new twist to the ongoing aftermath of Ricky Hatton’s death, legal sources have confirmed that the late boxing legend’s will was amended just 48 hours before he died — a change that has left his family in disbelief and prompted an urgent investigation into how, and why, it happened.
According to confidential probate documents obtained by reporters, the revision shifted nearly half of Hatton’s multimillion-pound estate to an unexpected new beneficiary, whose identity has not yet been made public.
“The change was executed unusually fast,” said a legal insider familiar with the case. “It appears to have bypassed his family’s knowledge entirely.”
Hatton’s parents are said to have demanded a formal inquiry, alleging that the boxer may not have been in a proper mental or emotional state to authorize such an amendment. Investigators are now reviewing digital signatures, timestamp records, and communications between Hatton and his legal representatives during the days leading up to his death.
“Something doesn’t add up,” a close family member told reporters. “He was surrounded by people who didn’t always have his best interests at heart.”
Sources close to the family claim the will’s last version was filed late at night via encrypted email — an unusual move for a high-profile client with existing legal counsel. The update effectively cut the inheritance share of several relatives, redirecting funds, assets, and property rights to the unnamed beneficiary.
The revelation has not only stunned Hatton’s loved ones but also sparked speculation of coercion or manipulation in his final days.
“We’re talking about a man who had everything to live for,” one family friend said. “For the will to change so suddenly — that’s not something you can just ignore.”
Authorities have since confirmed that a formal financial and digital audit is underway to determine whether the will’s modification was legitimate or forced under pressure.
“If we find evidence of interference,” a source close to the legal review stated, “this could turn from a civil dispute into a criminal investigation.”
As the inquiry deepens, one question continues to haunt both the family and the public:
Who was the new beneficiary — and what did Ricky Hatton intend before his final days?
