The inquest into the death of former boxer Ricky Hatton has been opened and adjourned.
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The 46-year-old, who won world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight, was found dead at his home in Hyde on 14 September.
South Manchester Coroner’s Court, in Stockport, heard that Hatton was found by his manager Paul Speak.
The court was told by Alison Catlow, of Greater Manchester Police, that Hatton was last seen by his family on 12 September and appeared well.
The inquest into the death of former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton has been officially opened and adjourned, with the next hearing scheduled for March 20, 2026. The brief session at Stockport Coroner’s Court revealed that the provisional cause of death was suicide by hanging.
Hatton, 46, was found unresponsive at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, on September 14, 2025, by his long-time manager and friend, Paul Speak. Speak had arrived to take Hatton to Manchester Airport for a planned return to boxing in Dubai later that year. He had been last seen by family members on September 12 and appeared well, but missed a scheduled event the following day.
Known as “The Hitman,” Hatton was celebrated for his all-action style and down-to-earth demeanor. He held world titles in both the light-welterweight and welterweight divisions and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2024. His death has deeply affected the boxing community and his fans worldwide.
Following his passing, Hatton’s family has launched the Ricky Hatton Foundation, a mental health charity aimed at raising awareness, funding access to mental health services, and promoting education through sport. The foundation emphasizes the importance of seeking help and not suffering in silence, stating, “no one needs to fight alone.
The full inquest is set to resume on March 20, 2026, at Manchester South Coroner’s Court. In the meantime, authorities have urged the public to allow the investigation to proceed without speculation.
The following day he did not attend an event as expected.
On 14 September Speak, who was in court to represent the family, attended Hatton’s home to pick him up for a flight to Dubai.
Hatton, who was known as The Hitman, was found unresponsive.
Senior coroner Alison Mutch said they are awaiting the final cause of death, but it was indicated as hanging.
No family were in attendance.
A full inquest has been scheduled for 20 March.
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