Coroner schedules full inquest into death of boxing icon Ricky Hatton
A full inquest has been scheduled for March 2026 to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of former two-weight world champion Ricky Hatton, who was found dead at his Greater Manchester home last September at the age of 46.
The 46-year-old was discovered unresponsive at his property in Hyde by his long-time manager, Paul Speak, on Sunday, 14 September 2025.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed at the time that there were no suspicious circumstances or third-party involvement.
During a brief preliminary hearing at Stockport Coroner’s Court in October, a provisional cause of death was recorded as hanging.
Final hours and discovery
The beloved Manchester fighter had been scheduled to fly to Dubai to promote an upcoming exhibition bout.
However, concern grew when he failed to attend a separate scheduled event on the Saturday prior to his death.
He was last seen by his family two days earlier and was reported to be in good spirits.
City mourns a sporting icon
The loss of the popular light-welterweight star triggered an immense outpouring of grief across the sporting world.
Thousands of fans lined the streets for his funeral procession to Manchester Cathedral on 10 October.
Honouring his deep connection to Manchester City, the cortege made a poignant final stop at the Etihad Stadium.
The comprehensive inquest on 20 March 2026 will examine all available evidence to provide a formal conclusion.
