Ricky Hatton’s son, Campbell Hatton, made the decision to retire from professional boxing earlier this year, prior to the untimely passing of his father at the age of 46 in their Greater Manchester residence. The authorities confirmed the non-suspicious nature of the death, recognizing Hatton’s significant legacy as a six-time world champion in multiple weight categories.
Having started his professional boxing career in 2021, Campbell Hatton showcased early success with a knockout victory over Attila Csereklye before experiencing setbacks against James Flint in 2024. Despite taking a break and enlisting his father as his trainer, Campbell announced his retirement from boxing at the age of 24 due to personal reasons.
In an interview with Boxing Now, Ricky Hatton disclosed that Campbell decided to pursue a different career path following his boxing retirement. Expressing pride in his son’s efforts in the ring, Hatton emphasized the importance of recognizing when to step away from a sport like boxing. The news of Ricky Hatton’s passing has deeply impacted the sports community, with many sharing their condolences online.
