In a stunning development that has shaken the sporting world, police have confirmed that toxicology tests conducted during Ricky Hatton’s autopsy revealed traces of a powerful drug banned in boxing for decades. But investigators added a chilling detail: the substance was never prescribed to Hatton, raising urgent questions about how it entered his system.
The Substance
Forensic experts identified the compound as Clenbuterol, a drug once popular among athletes seeking to burn fat and boost endurance. The World Anti-Doping Agency outlawed its use years ago, citing serious cardiovascular risks and the potential for sudden death.
Medical examiners concluded that the drug contributed directly to Hatton’s fatal heart failure.
“This is not a compound any licensed physician would have prescribed,” said one toxicologist. “The fact that it was in his system at all is deeply troubling.”
The Shocking Twist
Police sources have now revealed that no records exist of Hatton ever receiving the drug legally. Furthermore, early investigation suggests that the traces found in his body match the chemical profile of an illicit batch circulating on the black market.
Detectives are now considering two possibilities:
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Hatton may have unknowingly ingested the drug through contaminated supplements.
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Or, in a far more sinister scenario, the drug may have been introduced to his body without his knowledge.
Family Reaction
Hatton’s family, still reeling from the loss, are said to be devastated by the findings. A close relative told reporters:
“We can’t believe what we’re hearing. Ricky was careful about his health after retirement. If he had this in his body, it wasn’t by choice.”
Investigation Continues
Police have confirmed that they are now widening their probe, seizing Hatton’s personal belongings, food supplies, and medications to determine how the banned substance entered his system. They have also requested records from international sporting authorities to cross-check with known cases of black-market contamination.
As the investigation deepens, the revelation casts a dark shadow over Hatton’s tragic death and fuels speculation about whether foul play was involved.
