Ricky Hatton’s son, Campbell Hatton, made the decision to retire from professional boxing earlier this year, a few months before his father’s untimely passing. The former boxing champion, Ricky Hatton, was discovered deceased in his home in Greater Manchester at the age of 46, confirmed by local authorities as a non-suspicious death. Known for his impressive career with six world titles in three weight divisions, Ricky will be remembered as one of the top fighters of his era in the UK.

Campbell, who would have turned 47 soon, left behind a professional boxing career, having retired at the age of 24. Starting his professional journey in 2021, Campbell achieved his initial victory by knockout against Attila Csereklye, followed by a successful streak of 14 wins before facing defeats against James Flint in 2024. Despite a break from boxing and seeking guidance from his father as a trainer, Campbell decided to retire abruptly after a short-lived career in the sport.

Expressing the news on Campbell’s behalf, Ricky Hatton disclosed the personal struggles his son had faced, citing a loss of motivation and the tragic passing of a close friend named Justin at a young age of 27. Ricky commended Campbell’s decision to transition to a new job, emphasizing the importance of recognizing when to step away from boxing. The unexpected loss of Ricky Hatton has deeply impacted the sports community, eliciting condolences from various well-known personalities across social media platforms.