Former Boxing Star Ricky Hatton Dies at 46
British boxing mourns the loss of Ricky Hatton, who has died at the age of 46. The news was confirmed today, prompting an outpouring of tributes from figures within the sport, including fellow boxer amir Khan, who described Hatton as a ”friend, a mentor, a warrior.” Hatton’s death comes just weeks before a planned boxing return in December.
Hatton’s passing is a significant loss for the boxing world, remembered not only for his success in the ring but also for his relatable persona and battles with mental health. His story resonates with athletes and fans alike, highlighting the importance of addressing mental wellbeing alongside physical strength. The boxing community is now grappling with the loss of a beloved figure and reflecting on his legacy.
Throughout his professional career, Hatton amassed an impressive record of 45 wins in 48 fights, with 32 victories coming by way of knockout. He competed as a super lightweight, achieving 38 professional victories before facing Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas in December 2008.
That fight marked the first defeat of Hatton’s career, a technical knockout in the tenth round. He later suffered defeats against Manny Pacquiao and Vyacheslav Senchenko.
“as boxers, we tell ourselves that we are strong – we train, we sweat, we receive blows, we get up,” Amir Khan wrote on X (formerly Twitter).”But sometimes the hardest struggle happens in silence,in the mind. Mental health is not weakness. It is part of being human. And we have to talk about it. we have to stretch out a hand. We have to rely on each other.”
