The family of late boxing legend Ricky Hatton has been rocked by a dramatic revelation: his widow allegedly tried to access a hidden bank account in his name — and what she found has stunned even those closest to him.
According to insiders, the account, previously unknown to family members and business associates, contained a “substantial balance” that far exceeded expectations. “It wasn’t just savings,” one source said. “It was a fortune that nobody had accounted for.”
Hatton, beloved as one of Britain’s most iconic fighters, passed away suddenly earlier this year, leaving behind a complicated estate. His widow, while sorting through financial records, reportedly uncovered clues leading to the undisclosed account. When she attempted to access it, she was confronted with figures that insiders say “left her reeling.”
News of the discovery has triggered speculation about how Hatton accumulated the hidden wealth. Some suggest it may have been undisclosed fight earnings or overseas investments, while others whisper about “off-the-books” ventures never revealed to promoters or tax officials.
“This has the potential to reshape the entire narrative of Ricky Hatton’s financial legacy,” a sports business analyst told The Journal. “The boxing world is stunned because it doesn’t fit the image he projected.”
The revelation comes amid other family tensions, including disputes over inheritance and a recent leak that Hatton’s relatives demanded a DNA test after his widow revealed she was pregnant. The secret account now threatens to deepen those divisions.
For now, the existence of the fortune raises more questions than answers. Legal experts confirm that the account could become the center of a high-stakes probate battle.
“Finding money is one thing,” a family friend noted. “Deciding who it really belongs to is another.”
