Ricky Hatton’s former partner, Chelsea Claire, expressed deep sorrow upon learning about the boxer’s passing, as she posted a heartfelt message on her social media account. Authorities from the Greater Manchester Police confirmed the discovery of a deceased individual at his home and clarified that there is no suspicion of foul play.
The boxer, hailing from Stockport and aged 46, had a police cordon placed at his residence on Bowlacre Road in Gee Cross, Hyde. This tragic development comes shortly after Hatton’s announcement of a return to boxing, with a fight scheduled for December.
In the wake of his passing, Chelsea, who dated him in 2023 after meeting at a nightclub in Spain, shared a tribute on social media, referring to him as an ‘inspiration’. She posted a photo of them together, expressing her deep sadness and stating how much he will be missed.
Ricky and Chelsea crossed paths at The Dubliner Bar in Tenerife during the summer of 2023, forging a close bond. Recalling their first encounter, Chelsea mentioned that she was initially unaware of his identity but was charmed by his personality and sense of humor.
Meanwhile, another one of Hatton’s former partners, Claire Sweeney, had previously shown support for him, making her recent message poignant following his untimely death at home. Hatton was gearing up to go against Eisa Al Dah in a middleweight bout in Dubai on December 2 but had to forgo a press conference due to an eye injury sustained at an Oasis reunion concert in Cardiff.
In a gesture of solidarity, Coronation Street star and Hatton’s ex, Claire, took to Instagram to share a video of the fight announcement, expressing her enthusiasm for the upcoming match. The press conference for Ricky’s bout with Eisa Aldah was originally scheduled for the following day.
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