Tributes have been paid as police a issue statement on the boxing legend Ricky Hatton who has been found dead at his home.
A police cordon has been put in place at his home on Bowlacre Road in Gee Cross, Hyde. The Stockport-born world boxing champion was just 46 years old, and would have turned 47 in October.
Greater Manchester Police has confirmed that a body has been found and said that the death is not being treated as suspicious.
BREAKING: Ricky Hatton, 46, found dead at home in Greater Manchester – latest updates https://t.co/FRICOb0YOT
— Manchester News MEN (@MENnewsdesk) September 14, 2025
Ricky Hatton had planned a comeback fight in December, and was open about his battles with mental health and drug addiction, having survived suicide attempts and reconciled with his family after addressing these issues.
A GMP spokesperson said: “Officers were called by a member of the public to attend Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameside, at 6:45am, Sunday, September 14 where they found the body of a 46-year-old man. There are not currently believed to be any suspicious circumstances.”
The BBC report that Hatton had been due to attend a fight of a fighter he’d been training last night, but he did not arrive, raising concerns.
One man, at the scene, said to Manchester Evening News that he was a close friend of Ricky’s had driven down from Scotland after receiving a call about 8 o clock this morning. He said: “I’ve just cried for four or five hours, the whole drive down. I can’t believe it.”
Tyson Fury shared photos of the pair together via Instagram. He wrote: “Rip to the legend @rickyhatton may he rip. There will only ever be 1 Ricky hatton. can’t believe this so young.”
Amir Khan posted: “Today we lost not only one of Britain’s greatest boxers, but a friend, a mentor, a warrior, Ricky Hatton. As fighters, we tell ourselves we’re strong — we train, we sweat, we take hits, we get up. But sometimes the hardest fight happens in silence, in the mind. Mental health isn’t weakness. It’s part of being human. And we must talk about it. We must reach out. We must lean on each other. Ricky, thank you for everything. For your fights, your moments of glory, your grit. Thank you for pushing us, showing us what’s possible. To everyone reading this: if you’re hurting or struggling, you are not alone. Talk. Reach out. Because we need more light, more compassion, more understanding. Rest well, Ricky. You’ll always have your place in the ring of our memories. 🕊️💔”
Ricky Hatton was a keen supporter of Manchester City supporter, with deep ties to the club through his father and grandfather, both former players, and once trialed for the youth team.
He grew up in a pub on the Hattersley council estate in Hyde, Greater Manchester, and trained at Sale West ABC as well as a local boxing club in Hyde.
His entrance music was Manchester City’s “Blue Moon,” performed by Supra.
He was educated at Hattersley High School, and also had a trial with Rochdale’s youth football team, following his father and grandfather.
At 14, he watched a significant boxing match at Manchester United’s Old Trafford.
We are extremely saddened to learn of news regarding the passing of boxing legend and lifelong #ManCity fan, Ricky Hatton.
We send our heartfelt condolences to all of his family and friends at this difficult time.
Rest in peace, Hitman. 🩵 pic.twitter.com/6fCexkAymH
— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) September 14, 2025
“If you’re feeling down, go and speak to someone.”
Former world champion Ricky Hatton @HitmanHatton says he tried to take his own life several times while struggling to adapt to life after boxing. Now, he’s happier than ever. Here’s his story.
More here: https://t.co/lcn59nkjFe pic.twitter.com/ev2YHdbOUq
— ITV Granada Reports (@GranadaReports) July 17, 2019
In 2019, Ricky Hatton spoke to ITV, saying he tried to take his own life several times while struggling to adapt to life after boxing, but added that he was happier than ever.
“When they say dreams come true, mine really did come true,” Ricky said.
“To fill out the Manchester Arena, to be seeing your name up in lights in Las Vegas. Noel and Liam Gallagher of Oasis carrying your belts in.
“But once your dream is over, you have experienced that high of being so loved by so many people and winning world titles.
“Once that’s gone, it’s a hard thing to come back down to earth to.
“I thought to myself ‘I have got no best mate, I’ve got no mum and dad, I’ve got no boxing no more’,” he added.
“‘What is my point being on planet earth?'”
But things got better for Ricky, saying at the time: “Life has never been so good.
“I see how happy I am today with my mum, dad, my kids, my grandkids.
“Having gone through what I have gone through, I count my blessing every day for what I have got.
“I tell people, if you’re feeling down, when you’re feeling deep, go speak to someone.”
Manchester City are devastated to learn Ricky Hatton has passed away, aged 46.
Ricky was one of City’s most loved and revered supporters, who will always be remembered for a glittering boxing career that saw him win world titles at welterweight and light-welterweight.
Everyone… pic.twitter.com/6PcjliPBde
— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 14, 2025
MAN CITY STATEMENT:
Manchester City are devastated to learn of the sad passing of City fan and boxing legend Ricky Hatton, aged 46.
Hatton, an icon of British boxing, won world titles at welterweight and light-welterweight, and was viewed by many as one of the most compelling personalities the sport has ever produced.
He won 45 of his 48 professional bouts across an outstanding 15-year career in the ring, which included famous world title wins over Russia’s Kostya Tszyu and Mexico’s Jose Luis Castillo.
Known as ‘The Hitman’, Hatton was famous for bringing huge numbers of fans to Las Vegas for his fights, most notably his 2007 bout against Floyd Mayweather Jr., where more than 30,000 travelled from the UK to watch him at the MGM Grand.
Few, if any, British boxers can claim to have garnered such a dedicated fanbase. His audience were captivated by his relentless, front-foot boxing style and felt a deep connection to the humble, down-to-earth human being he had always been.
It was the realisation of a lifetime ambition for Ricky. A scholar of boxing, he had always dreamed of making the Las Vegas strip his own – and he did so in some style.
Hatton wore sky blue shorts and used Blue Moon as his walkout song throughout his career – and in 2008 he fulfilled another dream when he fought Juan Lazcano at the Etihad Stadium.
Ricky was one of City’s most loved and revered supporters. He will always be remembered.
Everyone at the Club would like to send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.
We can confirm there will be a minute’s appreciation ahead of today’s game against Manchester United.
Tributes continue to be paid as police issue a statement on Ricky Hatton who has been found dead at his home…
@NickoTaylor_: Ricky Hatton 😢, how awful and sad, R.I.P Ricky ❤️ #MCFC #MUFC #ManchesterDerby
@jennoHUFC: R.I.P Ricky Hatton 😭😭
@_Dj_Roman: I live in the same village as Ricky and often saw him around. Always a smile on his face and let on to everyone. You never know the struggles someone is going through. RIP Ricky, a true gent #Hatton
@CCFCRJ: I was a huge Ricky Hatton fan through his career. Plenty of all nighters watching him. Have some great memories of nights in the pub watching him. What a warrior he was. Gutted. 46 as well, only a couple of years older than me. 🩵
@KyleTalbot97: Might have been a blue but well sad reading that. Rest in peace Ricky Hatton was unbelievable watching him with my Dad growing up❤️
@McfcCassy: We’ve lost one of our own. Heartbreaking to learn of the passing of the legendary, there’s only one, Ricky Hatton. Thoughts with his family & friends 🩵🤍💙.
@JamieL_UTB: RIP Ricky Hatton. 46 is no age
@PaulPtoafc83: RIP Ricky Hatton. So many great nights watching you. Thank you for the memories 🥊💙
Bloody hell😳
I’ve just heard the news on the car radio that boxing legend Ricky Hatton has been found dead😢😢
That’s absolutely awful, so so sad 💙
He was a mad #mcfc blue, and on Derby Day, all that matters are his family & friends💙❤️
Sleep well fella 🙏 #RickyHatton pic.twitter.com/5sxGfIcFlI— Phil Rostron ⚽️👍🍻 (@bigphil321) September 14, 2025
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