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Former Boxing World Champ’s Cause of Death Revealed

Ricky Hatton was found unresponsive at his home in Manchester last month.

Boxing legend Ricky Hatton’s cause of death has been revealed after he was found unresponsive at his home in Manchester, England. Authorities told an inquest Tuesday that the 46-year-old died via suicide. The former world champ was due to fly to Dubai on September 14 ahead of a scheduled boxing match, when he was found unresponsive by longtime manager and close friend Paul Speak, who had come to collect him. Friends and family last saw Hatton two days prior and said he appeared to be in good spirits, the court was told. A full inquest is set to take place in March next year. Hatton had previously spoken of his struggles with depression and was an advocate for boxers’ mental health following his retirement in 2012. “We are all distraught at the events of recent days,” his family said in a statement. “To all our knowledge, despite his well-documented struggles, Richard was in a good place.” They added, “Richard’s memory will forever remain in our hearts, in the hearts of his fans, and in the sport he loved so dearly.”

If you or a loved one are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing or texting 988.