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Matthew Hatton Speaks for First Time on Ricky’s Death, Cites Longstanding Mental Health Worries

Matthew Hatton says his brother had been in regular contact with professionals over his wellbeing.

Overview

  • In an ITV interview, Matthew Hatton said he had always worried about Ricky’s mental health yet did not believe he would take his own life.
  • A coroner has provisionally recorded that Ricky Hatton was found hanged, with a full inquest scheduled for March 20, 2026.
  • Matthew noted Ricky was seeing professionals regularly, which had given the family some reassurance in recent months.
  • Manager Paul Speak discovered Hatton at his Hyde home on September 14, the day they were due to travel for a Dubai press event.
  • Promoters now expect Kell Brook to replace Hatton for the Dubai bout originally set for December 2, with reports indicating a new date of February 13.