Ricky Hatton Biography

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Ricky Hatton : KEY FACTS

Birthday

Oct 06, 1978

Profession

Professional Boxer

Birth Place

Stockport, England, United Kingdom

Age

46 years old

Ricky Hatton is a famous British Professional Boxer, who was born on Oct 06, 1978 in Stockport, England, United Kingdom. Find Ricky Hatton age, wife, net worth, height, weight, education, career, family, images, biography & more updates. Get information about Ricky Hatton’s all key achievements or accomplishments, including professional and personal life detail.

Personal Profile About Ricky Hatton

Richard John Hatton was a British professional boxer, promoter, and trainer. He was born on 6 October 1978 in Stockport and became famous with the nickname “The Hitman.” He fought between 1997 and 2012, winning many world titles in the light-welterweight division and one at welterweight. In 2005, he was named Fighter of the Year by The Ring magazine, ESPN, and the Boxing Writers Association of America. He also worked as a promoter and trainer after retirement. Ricky Hatton was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2024. His life, career, struggles, and comeback attempts are all part of the story that makes the Ricky Hatton biography one of the most talked about in boxing history.

Ricky Hatton Death

Ricky Hatton death took place on 14 September 2025. He was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester at the age of 46 years. Greater Manchester Police confirmed that his body was discovered after a call from a neighbour. A police cordon was placed at his home on the morning of September 14. Ricky Hatton death shocked the boxing community, especially because he had announced a comeback fight planned for December 2025.

Ricky Hatton Cause of Death

The official Ricky Hatton cause of death has not been made public. However, he had been facing years of personal struggles. The police made it clear that Ricky Hatton’s death was not being treated as suspicious. No signs of foul play were found at his home in Gee Cross, Hyde. Police is still investigating Ricky Hatton cause of death.

Ricky Hatton Wife

There was no Ricky Hatton wife during his lifetime. He had a series of relationships in his life, including with actress Claire Sweeney, whom he met on a reality show. He was also engaged for a long time to Jennifer Dooley. Hatton lived with Dooley for years in a house he called “The Heartbreak Hotel” in Hyde. Together they had two daughters, Millie and Fearne, and Hatton also had a son, Campbell, born in 2001. While he leaves behind three children, there is no known Ricky Hatton wife at the time of his death.

Ricky Hatton Net Worth

Ricky Hatton net worth was estimated to be about $40 million through boxing, promotions, and investments. However, it is not confirmed. His sources of income were high-profile fights, such as his bout with Manny Pacquiao in 2009, which brought him around £15 million ($20 million) despite ending in defeat. His fights with Floyd Mayweather and other top opponents also added heavily to his career earnings, which were reported to total £30-40 million. Hatton owned a large mansion in Gee Cross, valued at around £2 million, featuring a heated pool, cinema, gym, and spa. Beyond property, he invested in a £30 million mixed-use project in Leicester, making Ricky Hatton net worth one of the highest among British boxers of his era.

Ricky Hatton Age

At the time of his death, Ricky Hatton age was 46 years old. He dies just weeks before his 47th birthday. He was born on 6 October 1978 in Stockport, Greater Manchester. He grew up in a pub on the Hattersley council estate in Hyde and started boxing at Sale West ABC. Ricky Hatton age was 14 years old when he first trained seriously as a teenager. Hatton turned professional in 1997.