BREAKING: Ricky Hatton’s Family Release Emotional Statement After Legendary Boxer Found Dead at 46
In just 46 words, they revealed the final promise he made before everything ended — a vow now left tragically unfulfilled. The mystery deepens, the grief intensifies, and fans across the world are struggling to process the silence behind those lines.
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Multiple world champion Hatton was found dead in his Manchester home on Sunday morning
Ricky Hatton’s family have paid an emotional tribute to the British boxing icon and said they are “deeply moved” by the outpouring of love and support following his death at the age of 46.
Hatton’s body was found in his home in Greater Manchester on Sunday morning. Greater Manchester Police are not treating the death as suspicious.
Hatton was perhaps the most popular British boxer of all-time, with his raucous fanbase regularly travelling across the Atlantic in their thousands to watch him fight the likes of Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao in some of the biggest bouts in British boxing history.
“He had a heart as big as his smile, and his kindness, humour and loyalty touched everyone who was lucky enough to know him,” Hatton’s family said in a statement released by Greater Manchester Police.
“To the wider world, Richard will always be remembered as one of boxing’s greatest champions – a man who gave everything inside the ring and wore his heart on his sleeve outside of it.”
Ricky Hatton passes away at the age of 46
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On Instagram, Tyson Fury said: “Rip to the legend Ricky Hatton may he rip.
“There will only ever be 1 Ricky Hatton. Can’t believe this so young.”
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Ricky Hatton works out at home gym in video shared just days before his death
Ricky Hatton shared a video of his workout at his home gym, just days before his sudden death at the age of 46.
On Thursday, the boxer shared a video of himself training with punchbags, while on Friday he shared a video on his treadmill, telling his fans: “Another 5k, a good sweat on”.
He captioned the video: “Evening run in the bag. Don’t you worry about that our kid.”
Ricky Hatton looks sharp in boxing workout days before death
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Hatton’s professional record
Ricky Hatton produced one of the most storied and impressive career’s in British boxing history, winning 45 of his 48 professional bouts across 15 years.
Memorable moments for “The Hitman” included title wins against Kostya Tszyu (in 2005 for the IBF and The Ring light-welterweight titles) and Jose Luis Castillo (in 2007 for the vacant WBC International light-welterweight title), while he also beat Juan Urango for the IBF and vacant IBO light-welterweight titles.
Of his three losses, two came to a pair of the greatest boxers of all time in Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao.
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Ricky Hatton’s friend Paddy McGuinness holds back tears as he announces death live on BBC Radio 2
Paddy McGuinness paid emotional tribute to his friend Ricky Hatton, as he announced news of the boxer’s death live on air during his BBC Radio 2 show on Sunday.
After not being heard for a number of minutes, an audibly shaken McGuinness told listeners: “I had to play a couple of songs back-to-back there; I’ve just learned terrible news that a great mate of mine has passed away – Ricky Hatton.”
The presenter then paid a short tribute to the boxer and his family, before playing Frank Sinatra’s Blue Moon in dedication – a reference to Hatton’s football team Manchester City.
Ricky Hatton’s friend Paddy McGuinness fights back tears as he announces death live on BBC Radio 2
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Chris Eubank Sr issues plea to boxing industry after Ricky Hatton death
Chris Eubank Sr issued a plea to those in the boxing industry to “look after fighters” following the death of Ricky Hatton.
The two-weight world champion died at the age of 46 after his body was found in his home in Greater Manchester on Sunday morning (14 September).
Speaking to This Morning on Monday, Eubank Sr said Hatton’s three children should be proud of their father before issuing a plea to boxing promoters and broadcasters.
“We have to find a way to look after fighters when they retire,” he said.
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Ricky Hatton’s Dancing On Ice co-stars have led tributes to the former boxer after he was found dead in his home at the age of 46.
Radio presenter Adele Roberts, described Hatton as a “amazing man”, while Olympian Greg Rutherford said the news was “utterly heart breaking”.
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Ricky Hatton’s friend Steve Bunce sheds light on boxer’s final days
Ricky Hatton’s friend Steve Bunce has shed light on his final days following the boxer’s death aged 46.
The two-weight world champion was found dead at his home in Greater Manchester on Sunday, 14 September.
Paying tribute to Hatton, Bunce wrote in the Independent that Hatton was the “People’s Champion” who “gave his fans all that he had on both sides of the ropes.”
“Apparently, talking to people, he didn’t show up on Friday at the gym, and he was meant to be at a fight last night, and he didn’t show up, and someone went to his house this morning… It is shocking news,” Bunce told BBC Radio 5 Live on Monday.
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Ricky Hatton’s brother pays touching tribute
Ricky Hatton’s brother, Matthew, has paid a touching tribute after the former boxing world champion’s tragic passing at the age of 46.
Hatton was found dead in his home in Gee Cross, Hyde, and Matthew posted to social media on Sunday evening a collection of photos with his older brother throughout the years.
The post was captioned: “I love you, Richard. See you on the other side.”
