who is ricky hatton

Ricky Hatton was a British professional boxer born on October 6, 1978, in Stockport, Greater Manchester, and he passed away on September 14, 2025. He was a two-weight world champion, holding multiple titles in the light- welterweight division as well as in the welterweight division. Hatton was widely beloved for his aggressive fighting style that earned him a passionate fan base and made him one of the prominent boxers of the 2000s. His most notable achievements include winning the IBF, WBA, IBO, and Ring Magazine titles in the light-welterweight category and holding the WBA title in welterweight. He was named Fighter of the Year by The Ring, the Boxing Writers Association of America, and ESPN in 2005. Beyond boxing, Hatton was open about his struggles with mental health post-retirement and later worked as a boxing promoter and trainer. He had planned a comeback fight in December 2025 but was found deceased in his home in Greater Manchester in September 2025. He is remembered as a true champion and legend in the sport.