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Ricky Hatton's Death: Alcohol, CTE, and Uncertain Intent

3/21/2026

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The coroner has not confirmed that Ricky Hatton, the former boxing champion, intended to take his life.
Ricky Hatton, 46, was found unresponsive at his Hyde, Greater Manchester, home on September 14, with the provisional cause of death listed as hanging.
Hatton's son, Campbell, said he had future plans, suggesting no premeditation.
Toxicology showed high alcohol levels, with a neuropathologist finding signs of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in Hatton's brain.

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Story summary

The coroner has not confirmed that Ricky Hatton, the former boxing champion, intended to take his life.
Ricky Hatton, 46, was found unresponsive at his Hyde, Greater Manchester, home on September 14, with the provisional cause of death listed as hanging.
Hatton's son, Campbell, said he had future plans, suggesting no premeditation.
Toxicology showed high alcohol levels, with a neuropathologist finding signs of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in Hatton's brain.