Summary
A coroner's inquest concluded that there isn't enough evidence to say former boxer Ricky Hatton intended to take his own life after he was found dead at his home in September 2025. Although Hatton had alcohol and signs of past cocaine use in his system, and brain damage from boxing, the coroner noted he had made future plans. No suicide note was found.
Key Facts
- Ricky Hatton, a former world boxing champion, was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester.
- The coroner stated she could not conclude that Hatton intended to take his own life.
- Toxicology reports showed Hatton had alcohol and evidence of previous cocaine use in his system.
- No suicide note was discovered at the scene.
- Hatton's brain showed signs of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), likely from his boxing career, which can affect mood and memory.
- Hatton's family testified that he had plans for the future, suggesting his death wasn't planned.
- Hatton was known to have struggled with mental health issues and substance abuse in the past.
- Tributes from the boxing community and beyond came in after Hatton's death.
