Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton was found hanged at his home, a coroner’s court heard on Thursday.
was 46 years old Found “unresponsive” Stockport Coroner’s Court was told by his manager Paul Speak at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, on the morning of 14 September.
The details were given during a brief 10-minute hearing as the inquest into the popular former boxer’s death was opened by Manchester South senior coroner Alison Mutch and adjourned until March 20.
“The tentative cause of death is said to be hanging,” Mach said.
The court heard some details of the discovery of Hatton’s body given by police coroner officer Alison Catlow.
The court was told that Hatton was last seen by his family on 12 September, when he seemed “fine”.
But on the morning of 14 September, when Hatton did not attend an event as expected, his manager arrived at his home to take him to Manchester Airport to catch a flight to Dubai.
Hatton’s family insisted the former world champion was in a “good place”, a kind father and grandfather, who had plans for the future including bags packed for a return fight in Dubai in December.
His death left his family devastated and his fans shocked. A proud Mancunian and avid Manchester City supporter, tributes have been paid from across the boxing world and the wider sporting community.
Last week, celebrities attended, including Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher, former England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen, and boxers Tyson and Tommy Fury. Memorial service In Manchester Cathedral.
Charming, polite and jokey, Hatton, also known as “The Hitman”, was beloved by thousands of fans. His every-action fighting style and practical demeanor made him one of the most popular fighters on both sides of the Atlantic.
