The family of late boxing legend Ricky Hatton has reportedly launched a major legal challenge after uncovering a hidden clause in his will — a discovery that could dramatically alter the distribution of his multimillion-pound estate.
According to legal documents obtained exclusively by The Mail on Sunday, the clause was found deep within a sealed section of Hatton’s final testament, reportedly drafted just weeks before his death. The clause, described by sources as “unexpected and game-changing,” has left both his relatives and legal representatives “stunned and divided.”
“It changes the entire picture,” said a family insider. “For months, everyone believed they knew who Ricky’s beneficiaries were. Now, that’s all been thrown into chaos.”
Lawyers representing Hatton’s longtime partner are said to be contesting the will, claiming the clause was added under “unclear or suspicious circumstances.” Meanwhile, other members of the Hatton family insist the document reflects the boxer’s true final wishes, citing new evidence of an amended version that was never publicly registered.
Sources close to the estate reveal that the clause may involve a large undisclosed trust fund and references to an unnamed third party, fueling speculation about whether someone outside the family could benefit.
“If verified, this could completely reallocate Ricky Hatton’s fortune,” one probate lawyer told reporters. “It’s highly unusual for such a clause to remain hidden — especially in a high-profile case like this.”
The revelation has sent shockwaves through the British boxing world, where Hatton remains a national hero. Known as “The Hitman,” Hatton rose from Manchester’s working-class streets to global fame, amassing both wealth and adoration — and now, it appears, a mystery that could redefine his legacy.
Family tensions reportedly escalated earlier this week during a private meeting with solicitors, where multiple relatives were said to have broken down in tears after hearing the full contents of the document.
“It’s torn everyone apart,” said one close friend of the family. “They want to honor Ricky, but they can’t agree on what that means anymore.”
A court hearing is expected to be scheduled within days as investigators examine the authenticity of the clause and whether it was added by Hatton himself or under external influence.
As the legal storm intensifies, one thing is clear: the discovery of this hidden clause has reopened wounds the Hatton family thought had healed — and it could change everything they believed about Ricky’s final days.
