In a new twist in the ongoing investigation into the death of boxing legend Ricky Hatton, detectives have confirmed that a partially burnt piece of paper recovered from his home’s fireplace contained a single name — one that matches a person who was living in the same house at the time of his death.
Sources close to the investigation say the note, though heavily damaged by fire, still revealed two legible words and a first name written in Hatton’s handwriting. Forensic teams at Greater Manchester Police were able to enhance the faded ink, confirming that the note had been written only hours before Hatton died.
“It wasn’t random scribbling,” an investigator told reporters. “It looked deliberate — like he was trying to leave a message but ran out of time.”
The revelation has sent shockwaves through the Hatton family, as it suggests the boxer may have suspected betrayal or hidden conflict involving someone close to him — possibly even within his own household.
Detectives are now exploring whether the person named on the burnt paper had any financial or personal connection to the secret documents and unregistered properties recently discovered under Hatton’s name in Spain.
“It ties into a wider pattern,” said one insider. “Every new piece of evidence seems to point to a calculated manipulation behind the scenes — and it may not have been about money alone.”
Investigators reportedly found traces of accelerant in the fireplace, suggesting the note was intentionally burned, though it remains unclear whether Hatton himself or someone else set it alight.
The discovery adds another dark layer to the mystery surrounding Hatton’s final days, following earlier reports of hidden emails, a private USB drive, and confidential property transfers.
Forensic analysts continue to reconstruct the full text of the note, but one phrase, still partially readable, has already sparked deep unease among investigators:
“— can’t trust anyone here —”
If confirmed authentic, the message could reveal the final thoughts of a man who sensed danger within his own walls.
As one family friend put it:
“Ricky always fought his battles in the ring. But whatever this was — it wasn’t a fight he saw coming.”
