Hatton, a former two-division world champion, had long suffered from mental health battles and was open about his battles with depression.
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Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton died by suicide, an inquest on Thursday morning ruled.
The Manchester Coroner's court announced that Hatton, 46, was discovered unresponsive after being found hanged on the morning of Sept. 14 at his house in Hyde, Greater Manchester. Hatton's manager, Paul Speak, was the one who discovered the famed pugilist.
Hatton was last seen on Sept. 12, two days before his death. He was supposed to appear at an event on Sept. 13, but did not turn up.
Hatton had long suffered from mental health battles, as well as drug and alcohol addictions. He was open about his battles with depression and failed suicide attempts.
“I tried to kill myself several times,” Hatton told the BBC in 2016. “I used to go to the pub, come back, take the knife out and sit there in the dark crying hysterically.”
After brief details were released in the hearing Thursday, led by senior coroner Alison Mutch, the inquest was opened and adjourned until March 20, 2026.
Hatton, a former two-division world champion, was scheduled to return to the ring on Dec. 13, ending a 13-year layoff. He was due to fly to Dubai on the day that he was found dead. His tragic death has shocked the boxing world to its core.
The funeral took place in Manchester this past week, with thousands turning out on the streets of Greater Manchester to pay their respects to a boxing legend.
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