Ricky Hatton death: Legendary British boxer found dead aged 46 as tributes pour in
Multiple world champion Hatton was found dead in his Manchester home on Sunday morning
www.independent.co.ukDirect answer: Recent inquest results have confirmed Ricky Hatton died by hanging, with the coroner stating the exact intent cannot be determined.
Key details:
- The full inquest verdict was delivered in Stockport in March 2026, confirming the medical cause of death as hanging.[1][2]
- The coroner noted there was no suicide note,Hatton was under the influence of alcohol, and post-mortem findings included evidence of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), but intent could not be established beyond reasonable doubt.[2][1]
- Earlier reporting indicated Hatton’s death occurred on September 14, 2025, with investigators examining his mental health history and prior struggles with alcohol and drugs; the inquest ultimately delivered a narrative verdict confirming the hanging as the cause.[3][5]
If you’d like, I can pull key excerpts from the inquest or provide a brief timeline of events leading up to the verdict.