Ricky Hatton left multi-million pound fortune to three children after legendary boxer's death aged 46

Fans were shocked by the news of Hatton’s passing, which occurred around September 14. The former world champion took his own life following struggles with his mental health.

The Sun now reports that Hatton has left a £40 million fortune in his will to his three children - Campbell, 24, Millie, 13, and Fearne, 13. As well as his earnings from his boxing career, Hatton grew his fortune with a string of successful businesses, including property investments and sport promotions.

A source told the newspaper: “Many, many ­boxers finish the fight game and end up either going bankrupt, or find that they’ve not got as much money as they thought. Everyone who knew and loved Ricky would give anything to have him back. But during his life he’s done a great job of providing for the people he loved the most — his children.”

Ricky’s son Campbell was born in 2001 to his ex-girlfriend Claire, while Millie and Fearne were welcomed in 2012 and 2013 with his partner Jennifer Dooley.

Hatton, who was awarded an MBE in 2007, held multiple world championship titles at light-welterweight and one at welterweight. He had been due to make a return to the ring after announcing his comeback in July 2025, 13 years after his last fight.

However, he was found dead at his home in Gee Cross, Greater Manchester on September 14. A subsequent inquest into his death was opened on October 16 and has been adjourned until March 2026. Senior Coroner Alison Mutch said that the final cause of death was yet to be confirmed but indications currently point towards Hatton taking his own life by hanging.

The boxer was open about about his mental health struggles over the years, detailing his experience with depression and addiction issues. He told BBC Radio 4 in early 2025: “I used to go to the pub, come back and sit there in the dark crying hysterically.”

He also explained that his mental health took a downward turn following his defeat to American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2007. Hatton said that he turned to drink and drugs to deal with his mental state, telling BBC Sport: “If a boxer can come out and say they’re struggling and crying every day, it’s going to make a huge difference. Having gone through it, I now see it as my job to help those suffering with mental health.”

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