Renowned British boxer Ricky Hatton dies by suicide: tragedy strikes the sports world
A recent tragedy has rocked the world of boxing — former WBA champion and one of the most celebrated British athletes, Ricky Hatton, was found dead in his Manchester home on September 14.
Reports indicate that his cause of death was suicide.
The 46-year-old boxer’s passing was initially deemed not suspicious by authorities.
Ricky Hatton remains one of the most prominent figures in modern British boxing history; his career was marked by numerous titles and accolades, including being named Boxer of the Year in 2015.
Just days before his death, he was scheduled to fight in Dubai against Eisa Aldah, but his life was cut short due to health issues affecting his mental well-being, including struggles with alcohol.
In 2012, Hatton notably suffered a KO loss to Ukrainian fighter Vyacheslav Senchenko, which became his last official bout.
There are also reports that U.S.
police are scrutinizing incidents involving violence among boxers, and news has emerged about other fighters dying from injuries sustained during bouts, including provocative fights in Tokyo.