The reason for demise of former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton has been revealed.
Hatton died by suicide after being discovered by his supervisor, Paul Converse, inside his dwelling in England on September 14, it was detailed by the Stockport Coroner's Courtroom on Thursday, October 16. He was 46 years outdated.
Hatton was seen two days earlier than his demise and appeared “effectively,” the courtroom mentioned on Thursday.
When Hatton did not attend a scheduled occasion on September 13, nonetheless, Converse arrived at his dwelling the next morning to make the invention.
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A full inquest listening to surrounding Hatton's demise will happen on March 20, 2026, when witnesses shall be heard and different proof shall be thought-about. The police have mentioned there are not any suspicious circumstances.
Hatton's funeral occurred on Friday, October 10, when hundreds lined the streets of Manchester, England, to recollect the boxer referred to as “The Hitman.”
The ceremony was attended by a bunch of celebrities and athletes, together with Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher, English soccer hero Wayne Rooney and boxers Tyson Fury, Tony Bellew, Frank Bruno and Amir Khan.
“I've watched hundreds of fighters practice over time, a whole lot of hundreds,” Bellew, 42, mentioned on the funeral, per Sky News. “And after watching him … I used to be in awe of him. He was the usual, all the pieces he did. He labored tremendously laborious and was probably the greatest individuals I ever obtained to satisfy.”
He added, “There are hundreds which have turned out immediately, not a whole lot. That speaks volumes.”
Hatton grew to become one of the widespread boxers in British historical past, successful the IBF gentle welterweight world title when he beat Kosta Tszyu in 2005.
He would later battle legendary boxers Floyd Mayweather in 2007 and Manny Pacquiao in 2009, each TKO losses.
“I'm deeply saddened to listen to in regards to the passing of Ricky Hatton,” Pacquiao, 46, wrote through Instagram after Hatton's demise. “He was not solely an ideal fighter contained in the ring but additionally a courageous and type man in life. We shared unforgettable moments in boxing historical past and I'll all the time honor the respect and sportsmanship he confirmed. Ricky fought bravely, not simply within the ring, however in his journey via life. He actually had a very good battle, and we're all blessed to have been a part of his great journey.”
Pacquiao added, “My prayers and deepest condolences exit to the Hatton household and all his family members. Might the Lord offer you energy and luxury on this troublesome time. Might he relaxation in peace.”
Corridor of Fame boxing promoter Frank Warren remembered Hatton on social media after his demise, calling him “a wonderfully proficient fighter who impressed a technology of younger boxers and followers in a method only a few had performed earlier than because of each his character and the leisure he supplied within the ring.”
“From making his debut [in] Widnes in 1997 to then go on to win one of the historic fights in British boxing historical past towards Kostya Tszyu in Manchester,” Warren added via X, “Ricky will rightly go down as one of many trendy greats of this sport.”
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