In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves through the boxing community, detectives have confirmed that Ricky Hatton’s widow was secretly questioned for several hours immediately following the former world champion’s sudden and tragic death.
According to high-level police sources, the private interrogation — conducted under strict confidentiality — took place at an undisclosed location just hours after Hatton’s body was discovered at his Manchester home. Investigators reportedly described the widow’s testimony as “deeply emotional, but alarmingly inconsistent.”
“It wasn’t a standard witness interview,” one source close to the inquiry told The Telegraph. “Her responses raised more questions than answers — and that’s why the session was kept off the official record until now.”
The widow, who has remained largely out of the public eye since her husband’s passing, allegedly provided details that contradicted both the family’s timeline and early forensic findings. Detectives were said to be particularly interested in communications and bank activity in the days leading up to Hatton’s death.
Investigators have since cross-referenced her statements with newly discovered digital evidence, including emails, deleted phone logs, and altered medical records, which have already prompted police to reopen the case.
“Her testimony contained information only someone with intimate access to his private life could know,” a senior detective said. “And that made us look closer at what really happened in that house.”
The revelation has divided the Hatton family, with relatives reportedly stunned and heartbroken to learn that the widow had been questioned in secret. A close family friend told The Daily Mail:
“They feel betrayed that this wasn’t disclosed earlier. They believed she was cooperating fully — now they’re not so sure.”
Legal experts note that the widow has not been charged with any crime and continues to deny any wrongdoing. Her legal team released a brief statement this morning, insisting she had “fully cooperated with investigators” and that “any suggestion of misconduct is categorically false.”
Still, the disclosure of a confidential, hours-long police interview has reignited public debate over the mystery surrounding Ricky Hatton’s final hours — and whether those closest to him have told the full truth.
As the reopened investigation continues, officials say they are now preparing to release a detailed transcript of the interview, which could contain the very details that have “shocked even seasoned detectives.”
