Ricky Hatton’s brother Matthew opens up about iconic boxer’s death – as he reveals what ‘always worried’ him in his first interview about late sibling
As the fallout from Ricky Hatton’s death continues, his younger brother Matthew has spoken publicly for the first time since the tragic moment.
Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, on 14 September; had left the sports world and beyond in shock.
The 46-year-old coach by his manager Paul Speak. He was last seen by his family on September 12 and appeared well, but did not attend an event the next day as expected.
Hatton was buried earlier this month and an inquest last week ruled his provisional cause of death was execution. A full investigation will take place on 20 March 2026.
And talking about his brother’s death; Matthew, 44, revealed he previously had concerns for Ricky due to his well-documented battles with mental health in the past. However, he did not believe that he would take his own life.
‘I don’t think we ever did [think he would take his own life]’ he said ITV.
Matthew Hatton has spoken publicly for the first time since his brother Ricky died last month.
Ricky Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde, Manchester, on September 14.
Matthew says he was ‘always worried’ about his older brother but still shocked by his death
‘I’ll be honest, I was worried all the time. I was constantly talking to my partner [about him] and frankly we were very worried about Richard [with him] I do a lot of interviews and stuff like that.
‘I would listen and I was never really convinced by what they were saying. He often talked about events that had happened years ago and didn’t seem to really have a purpose or vision for the future at the moment. This always worried me.
‘But really, this year was undoubtedly his best year in a long time because he’s had problems ever since he quit boxing. It was truly shocking and we never expected it.’
Elaborating further, Matthew, a former boxer, said Ricky never contacted him personally and the reality of the situation is still unclear.
‘Not exactly. “He was always so busy, everywhere,” he said of his brother reaching out to him.
‘I know you talk to professionals regularly and that has made everything a little easier on me.
‘Actually, I guess not. [I haven’t processed what’s happened]. At first I was completely shocked and went to see my mom and dad for the first few weeks. [Hatton’s son] I couldn’t answer my phone or talk to people,” Campbell said.
‘It was like a bad dream. Has it quite hit me yet? ‘I don’t know, probably not.’
