Coroner confirms Ricky Hatton's fatal cause as inquest concludes

Ricky Hatton's cause of death has been confirmed at an inquest held on March 20 as hanging, with no evidence suggesting suspicious circumstances. Pathologist Dr Neil Papworth noted alcohol levels twice the legal limit and prior cocaine use but found only mild Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) without macroscopic brain abnormalities or recent drug consumption before his death last September.

Senior coroner Alison Mutch concluded that it was unclear whether Ricky Hatton intended to take his own life after finding him dead at home in September 2025 while over twice the drink-drive limit. His family stated he died "in a good place" with future plans, despite prior public disclosures of struggles involving alcohol and past suicide attempts following retirement from boxing.

An inquiry into former boxer Ricky Hatton's unexplained death is scheduled to begin at Stockport Coroner's Court following his discovery on September 14, last year. A previous hearing identified hanging as a provisional cause of death after he was found by manager Paul Speak in Hyde while appearing well the day before but failing to attend an event that same morning.

Ricky Hatton's family attended an ongoing coroner-led inquiry at South Manchester Coroners' Court regarding his death, which was provisionally ruled as hanging last year after he died unresponsive on September 14. His son Campbell testified that while the boxer had mental health and alcohol issues requiring treatment in a facility called The Priory earlier this decade, Hatton appeared well when seen by family just days before dying at home with his manager present.