Death of boxing legend Ricky Hatton
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Box legend Ricky Hatton died on September 14, 2025 at the age of 46. Liam Gallagher, David Beckham and other celebrities mourn.
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton (1978-2025) died on September 14, 2025 at the age of 46. With the nickname “The Hitman”, he was one of the most popular boxers and sports personalities in Great Britain. In addition to numerous fans, many prominent people also say goodbye to the former boxing legend.
David Beckham (50), for example, praised the boxer with three pictures in one of his Instagram stories. “Ricky was unique … just heartbreaking,” wrote the football icon. And further: “Ricky was something special in many ways. And loved by many fans.”
Many football stars mourn the boxer
Hatton, who comes from Stockport near Manchester, was a well -known fan from the Manchester City football club. At the Premier League derby against Manchester United on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium, football fans dedicated a minute to commemorate to the boxer, followed by roaring applause, cheers and chants.
At the press conference after the game, Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola (54) also said that Hatton was a “true champion” and “part of the City family”, according to the BBC.
Former Manchester United player Wayne Rooney (39), as he carried Hatton’s belt in the ring before a fight in 2007 and wrote that he was destroyed. “A legend, a fighter and a great person”. In his thoughts he is “with Ricky’s family”.
Oasis singer Liam Gallagher (52), confessed Manchester City fan, devoted to the boxer: “I was absolutely destroyed when I heard the news about Ricky Hatton. It was a great honor to know him and wear his belt. Rest in peace, champ. Live forever.”
There are also grief contributions from Germany. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany (39), who played for Man-City from 2008 to 2019 and led the team as captain for years,: “We will miss you, Ricky. Our thoughts are with family and friends. Quiet in peace, legend.” He published a picture that shows him at a celebration with Liam Gallagher from Oasis and the late Ricky Hatton.
The former British heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury (37): “Quiet in peace, legend Ricky Hatton.
On Sunday, the Hatton Hattons found body in his house in Manchester, as British media reported. A spokesman for the Greater Manchester Police said that the officers were called by a citizen. There are currently no evidence of external debt, according to the police report.
Hatton, who won 45 of his 48 professional fights in the course of his 15-year career, fought professionally in 2012. In 2024 he was included in the Hall of Fame of the box. He performed as a crowd in various TV shows, for example in 2024 in the British figure skating show “Dancing on Ice”.
In 2023, Ricky Hatton spoke in detail about his private life in the “Hatton” documentary and also about his serious psychological problems.
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