Ricky Hatton: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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The former IBF middleweight champion and current DAZN broadcaster, Darren Barker, is, as this is written, cycling in France on his way to Gibraltar to embark on a swim to Morocco to complete a world-first endurance challenge.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / May 20

Campbell Hatton on fan support after Ricky Hatton's death

Campbell Hatton says his family cannot grieve privately after the death of his father Ricky last September, but considers the outpouring of public support a blessing.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / May 14

Paulie Malignaggi explains why he is donating ticket money from BKB title fight to Ricky Hatton Foundation

Paulie Malignaggi has explained that Ricky Hatton was so synonymous with Manchester that he felt he had to pay him tribute when he fights there on Saturday.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / April 27

Paulie Malignaggi will honor Ricky Hatton during bare-knuckle title fight in Manchester

Paulie Malignaggi has linked up with the Ricky Hatton Foundation ahead of his upcoming BKB title fight. The former world champions fought in a star-studded Las Vegas showdown in 2008, with Hatton coming out on top.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / March 22

Ricky Hatton’s Inquest Reveals Cause Of Death

Senior Coroner Alison Mutch concluded the inquest into the death of Ricky Hatton, declining to rule his death a suicide. While the medical cause of death

Boxing News / ESPN / March 20

Coroner: Not clear Hatton tried to take own life

Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton was looking forward to the future and it was not clear he intended to take his own life, the inquest into his death heard.

Boxing News / HITC / December 25

When Ricky Hatton turned a Floyd Mayweather press event into pure stand-up chaos

Floyd Mayweather retired with a flawless 50-0 record, never once being defeated during his iconic career in the ring. While he was known for being quick-witted on the mic, there were still a few occasions where his opponents got one over him verbally.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 8

Floyd Mayweather was stunned when Ricky Hatton turned press conference into a stand-up comedy show

Floyd Mayweather never tasted defeat in the ring during his legendary 50-0 boxing career. ‘The Best Ever’ was almost as good at trash-talking as he was fighting, but a few opponents got the better of him on the mic.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / October 16

Cause Of Death Confirm For Ricky Hatton

Manchester, England — The cause of death has been confirmed for the former two-division boxing champion Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton died by suicide, a coroner confirmed Thursday during a brief hearing in Manchester.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / October 16

Coroner: Ex-champ Ricky Hatton died by suicide

Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton died by suicide last month, according to coroner's court testimony on Thursday in England. Paul Speak, manager for the 46-year-old Hatton, said he found his client unresponsive on the morning of Sept.

Manchester City News / Total Apex Sports / October 16

Ricky Hatton’s Final Round: Boxing Legend’s Tragic End Shakes Manchester and Beyond

The boxing world got sucker-punched with devastating news that nobody saw coming. Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton, the scrappy Manchester fighter who once had crowds singing his name from Vegas to his hometown, was found dead in his Hyde home on September 14.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / October 14

Hatton Eyed For Nevada Boxing Hall Of Fame Honors

The late Ricky Hatton could be in line for more accolades, with suggestions he could enter the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame. Hatton, who passed away on September

Boxing News / ESPN / October 10

Ricky Hatton funeral: Boxing stars pay tribute

Fellow former boxing world champions paid tribute to "people's champion" Ricky Hatton at his funeral in Manchester on Friday.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / October 10

Crowd chants ‘there’s only one Ricky Hatton’ as thousands of fans show up for boxing icon’s funeral

Huge crowds of people are lining the streets to celebrate the life of Ricky Hatton. The British boxing legend sadly passed away at the age of 46 on September 14.

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Ricky Hatton’s Funeral Details Confirmed

Ricky Hatton’s funeral plans have been made public, which will include a procession to allow fans to pay their final respects. The service for the former light-welterweight and welterweight champion will be held at Manchester Cathedral at midday on October 10.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / September 20, 2025

Ricky Hatton’s final career win almost caused post-fight row against ‘furious’ boxing star

The late Ricky Hatton enjoyed some bittersweet moments in the ring over his tenured career, likely none more so than his final victory in the squared circle.

Boxing News / Yardbarker / September 15, 2025

Tributes pour in following the passing of boxing legend

The sporting world is in mourning following the death of Ricky Hatton, one of Britain’s most celebrated boxing champions.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / September 14, 2025

Former boxing champion Ricky Hatton dies at 46

Former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton has died at 46, multiple European media outlets reported Sunday.

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Boxing News / Dice City Sports / July 16, 2025

Son Of Legend Quits Boxing

It’s never easy following into your father’s footsteps when your father is a legend in the sport. It’s almost to the point where you should try another profession because it’s almost impossible to live up to his shoes.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / July 9, 2025

Ricky Hatton suffered comeback KO loss in his retirement fight 13 years before incredible boxing return

Ricky Hatton will make a surprising comeback to the boxing world in December as he competes in a professional bout at the age of 46. The former Manny Pacquiao opponent Hatton will follow in the footsteps of ‘Pac-Mac’, who is taking on Mario Barrios for the welterweight world title in July.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / July 8, 2025

Who is Ricky Hatton? Meet the “Hitman” making his comeback to the ring after 13 years

Ricky Hatton is making a shocking comeback to the ring later this year as “The Hitman” attempts to roll back the years. 13 years after his last fight, Ricky Hatton announced his return to boxing with a fight in Dubai this December.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / July 7, 2025

Ricky Hatton’s Comeback Fight Is Set – Here’s What We Know About His Opponent

At 46 years old, it’s been over a decade since Ricky Hatton last fought professionally. That long absence made it easy to assume the former world champion had hung up the gloves for good.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / July 7, 2025

Ricky Hatton Is Coming Back

In a stunning comeback announcement. Former world champion and 2024 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Ricky Hatton will end his 13-year retirement on December 2, when he faces Eisa Al Dah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Boxing News / KO on SI / July 6, 2025

Boxing Legend And Former Fighter Of the Year To Return To The Ring At 46

Despite having been retired for 13 years, Ricky Hatton MBE appears set to come out of retirement this year. The British boxing legend is set to return to the ring in Dubai on December 2nd.

Boxing News / KO on SI / May 21, 2025

Ricky Hatton Pick Tougher Opponent Between Floyd Mayweather And Manny Pacquiao

Ricky Hatton fought both Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao during his career. Hatton retired with a 45-3-0 record and 32 knockout wins. All three of his losses came by KO, including against Mayweather and Pacquiao.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 3, 2025

Ricky Hatton returned to boxing at 44 years of age to fight Mexican legend in 2022 exhibition bout

‘The Hitman’ Ricky Hatton is beloved by boxing fans all over the world, as the former world champion had an excellent career. Considered by Teddy Atlas to be one of the greatest British fighters of all time, Hatton is a former super lightweight world title holder.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / April 11, 2025

Rising Star John Hedges Joins Forces With Ricky Hatton To Chase Cruiserweight Glory

By joining forces with British boxing icon Ricky Hatton, unbeaten UK cruiserweight John Hedges has taken a significant step forward in his career. The former world champion is now mentoring the 21-year-old prodigy, who goes by The Gentleman in the ring, as he attempts to advance through one of the sport's most demanding divisions.