Ricky Hatton’s mother shared that he embraced her tightly before his passing, almost causing her physical pain, as an inquest confirmed details surrounding the former boxer’s demise. Hatton, aged 46, was discovered lifeless at his residence in Gee Cross, Hyde, located in Greater Manchester, by his manager and keyholder, two days following his last meeting with his mother, Carol. During their last interaction, they discussed his potential comeback to the boxing ring after a lengthy retirement and his plans to sell his house.

Carol mentioned that her son appeared melancholic during their conversation, expressing thoughts about future visits, including a trip to Dubai. Hatton’s son, Campbell, reflected that his father seemed to be in high spirits and had grand future aspirations, such as the Dubai trip, a journey to Thailand, and additional family vacations.

The coroner’s inquiry, conducted at Stockport Coroner’s Court, revealed that Hatton was enthusiastic about the future, and there was no definitive evidence suggesting he had contemplated ending his own life. Despite past struggles with substance abuse, the 46-year-old was described by his family as a devoted father who had recently been in excellent spirits.

On the Friday evening before his demise, Hatton took his daughters and granddaughter out for a meal at a local pub. Witnesses testified that he seemed normal and promised to reunite with them after his Dubai exhibition boxing match. However, he failed to show up for prior commitments, prompting his manager to visit his residence early Sunday morning, where Hatton was discovered unresponsive in the upstairs games room.

The official cause of Hatton’s death, as determined by the inquest, was hanging. Toxicology reports indicated that he was significantly over the legal alcohol limit at the time of his passing, with traces of cocaine and cannabis in his system. Additionally, post-mortem analysis revealed signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) related to his boxing career.

During the court proceedings attended by Hatton’s family members, the senior coroner emphasized that no suicide notes were found, and there was no evidence indicating his intention to end his life. The coroner’s verdict was inconclusive regarding suicide, taking into account Hatton’s alcohol consumption and the presence of CTE.

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