Ricky Hatton’s son, Campbell Hatton, made the decision to retire from boxing earlier this year, just before the untimely passing of his father. Ricky Hatton, a boxing legend who held six world titles across multiple weight classes, was found deceased at his home in Greater Manchester at the age of 46.
Local authorities confirmed the non-suspicious nature of the death. Campbell, who was on track to follow in his father’s footsteps in the boxing world, abruptly ended his professional boxing career at the age of 24. Despite starting his professional journey in 2021 with a successful debut, Campbell faced setbacks with consecutive losses in 2024.
After a brief hiatus, Campbell sought guidance from his father as his trainer but ultimately decided to retire from boxing. Ricky Hatton, speaking on behalf of his son, revealed that Campbell had been dealing with personal struggles, including the loss of a close friend, which impacted his motivation in the sport.
Expressing pride in his son’s efforts, Ricky acknowledged Campbell’s decision to pursue a different career path outside of boxing. The sudden loss of Ricky Hatton has sent shockwaves through the sports community, with many notable figures offering their sympathies online.