Man City pay tribute to Hatton before Manchester derby win
An emotional moment before the Manchester derby this afternoon as a minute’s appreciation for Ricky Hatton was conducted.
Hatton was a huge Man City fan and his team would ultimately go on to beat bitter rivals Man United 3-0
Ricky Hatton remembered during Manchester derby in emotional tribute
Luke Baker14 September 2025 20:33
Football stars comment of Hatton’s passing
Some of England’s biggest football stars have posted comments in light of Hatton’s death.
“Ricky was one of a kind,” wrote former Manchester United and England midfielder David Beckham on Instagram. “Just heartbreaking.”
Meanwhile, on X (formerly Twitter), another ex-England and Man United star Wayne Rooney – who carried Hatton’s belts into the ring before a fight with Jose Luis Castillo in 2007 -said was “devastated” and Hatton was a “a legend, a warrior and a great person”.
And manager of Hatton’s beloved Man City, Pep Guardiola, said Hatton was a “true champion” and “part of the Man City family”.
Luke Baker14 September 2025 20:01
Marco Antonio Barrera pays tribute to Hatton
Multi-division world champion boxer Marco Antonio Barrera is the latest to pay tribute to Hatton.
Close friends Hatton and Barrera didn’t fight as professionals but did have an un-scored exhibition bout in 2022.
“Ricky was a once in a lifetime man,” wrote Barrera on social media. “I am eternally grateful I got to share the ring with him.
“May he rest in peace, he will be missed deeply. Ricky was my closest friend in boxing. I’ll miss you, my friend. There will only be one Ricky Hatton.”
Barrera and Hatton had an exhibition bou in 2022 (PA)
Luke Baker14 September 2025 19:32
Boxing promoter Frank Warren – who worked with Hatton for many years including for his title-winning fight over Tszyu – has said he is “extremely saddened to learn of the passing” of Hatton.
“A superbly talented fighter who inspired a generation of young boxers and fans in a way very few had done before due to both his personality and the entertainment he provided in the ring,” he said.
“From making his debut Widnes in 1997 to then go on to win one of the most historic fights in British boxing history against Kostya Tszyu in Manchester, Ricky will rightly go down as one of the modern greats of this sport.
“My deepest condolences go out to his family at this awful time,” he added.
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Luke Baker14 September 2025 19:01
Micah Richards, Chris Eubank Jr and others pay tribute
Micah Richards was among those to pay tribute to Hatton, calling the news “devastating”.
“He’s such a British icon… a true Man City fan, but most importantly he was a man of the people.
“He was the nicest guy ever – I remember going down to one of his gyms and I was a bit nervous because I didn’t know about boxing and he said ‘just do this’ and he took his time.
“For him to take the time and effort, I’ve been multiple times for beers with him just talking about football and life.
“To get this news now is just surreal.”
Fellow British boxer Chris Eubank Jr. said: “Rest in Peace Mr Ricky Hatton. We salute you.”
Michael Owen had this to say: “RIP Ricky Hatton. What a guy. And what a fighter. Incredibly sad news.“
Luke Baker14 September 2025 18:36
Hatton looking sharp in boxing workout days before death
Hatton had been preparing for a return to the ring this year, and recently appeared in a video looking sharp ahead of his first bout since 2022.
A fight against the UAE’s Eisa Al Dah had been scheduled to take place in Dubai on 2 December.
Ricky Hatton looks sharp in boxing workout days before death
Luke Baker14 September 2025 18:15
Hatton produced one of the most storied and impressive career’s in British boxing history, winning 45 of his 48 professional bouts across 15 years.
Memorable moments for “The Hitman” included title wins against Kostya Tszyu (in 2005 for the IBF and The Ring light-welterweight titles) and Jose Luis Castillo (in 2007 for the vacant WBC International light-welterweight title), while he also beat Juan Urango for the IBF and vacant IBO light-welterweight titles.
Of his three losses, two came to a pair of the greatest boxers of all time in Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao.
His last loss came in his final professional bout, to Ukraine’s Vyacheslav Senchenko in 2012.
Hatton had recently announced his return to boxing, having lined up a fight with the UAE’s Eisa Al Dah on 2 December.
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Luke Baker14 September 2025 17:44
Ricky Hatton, British boxing icon and multiple world champion, dies aged 46
British boxing legend Ricky Hatton has died at the age 46 after being found at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester.
Hatton, who held multiple world championships in the light-welterweight division, as well as one at welterweight during a storied boxing career was one of the most iconic and popular British boxers of all time.
A police cordon is in place around his home and Greater Manchester Police confirmed that a body had been found at Hatton’s address and that the death was not being treated as suspicious.
Luke Baker14 September 2025 17:26
Man City pay tribute to Hatton before Manchester derby
An emotional moment before the Manchester derby this afternoon as a minute’s appreciation is shown to Ricky Hatton.
Ricky Hatton remembered during Manchester derby in emotional tribute
Luke Baker14 September 2025 17:04
Resurfaced interview: Ricky Hatton’s son Campbell discusses being part of a boxing dynasty
Back in August 2023, super-lightweight boxer Campbell Hatton spoke with The Independent ahead of his fight on the Anthony Joshua undercard against Tom Ansell.
The Manchester-born fighter spoke about a number of issues, including fighting in some of the UK’s biggest arenas and how his dad, Ricky Hatton, reacted to his son following him into the ring.
Ricky’s thoughts on Campbell boxing are from 6.30-7.15 in the below video
Campbell Hatton talks next steps of his career and being part of a boxing dynasty
Luke Baker14 September 2025 16:45