He loved a pre-fight fry-up and nicknamed himself ‘Ricky Fatton’ for his yo-yo diets. But his cheery mask concealed a battle with depression
He loved a pre-fight fry-up and nicknamed himself ‘Ricky Fatton’ for his yo-yo diets. But his cheery mask concealed a battle with depression
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Boxing great was hugely popular with British fight fans and was open about his mental-health struggles in retirement
British world boxing champion nicknamed ‘the Hitman’ loved by his vast army of fans
Manchester fighter was icon of boxing whose courage and explosive power took him to bright lights of Vegas... and thousands…
Hatton, known throughout his career as the Hitman, was one of the best known British fighters of his generation
Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton was one of the best-known British fighters of his generation and won several world…
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton, who has died aged 46, achieved all he dreamed of and more, writes Chris McKenna.
Ricky Hatton: a look back at the career of a world champion – video obituary
