Ricky Hatton

Ricky Hatton: Biography in Details

Who is Ricky Hatton?

Ricky Hatton is a retired British professional boxer who was born on October 6, 1978, in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers to come out of the United Kingdom.

Throughout his career, he won multiple world titles in two weight classes and was known for his aggressive style in the ring.

Currently, he is working as a boxing promoter and trainer. Ricky has won multiple world championships at Light-welterweight and one at Welterweight. His other nicknames are  The Hitman, The Manchester Mexican, The Pride of Hyde, and Fatton.

Ricky Hatton- Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education

Ricky Hatton currently 44 years old, was born in Hyde, Greater Manchester. He was born to parents Ray and Carol Hatton, and he has a younger brother named Matthew Hatton who is also a professional boxer.

Richard John Hatton is his name by birth. Ricky Hatton is of English ethnicity, and he grew up in Hattersley, a working-class area in Greater Manchester.

As for his education, he attended Hattersley High School but dropped out at the age of 16 to pursue boxing full-time.

Ricky Hatton’s father and his grandfather were football players for Rochdale. His uncle used to take him o watch boxing matches.

Ricky Hatton Professional Life, Careers

Ricky Hatton began boxing at the age of seven and had a successful amateur career, winning multiple national titles.

He turned professional in 1997 and quickly rose through the ranks, winning his first 25 fights and capturing the British light-welterweight title in 2000.

In 2005, Hatton had the biggest fight of his career when he faced Kostya Tszyu for the IBF light-welterweight title. Hatton won the fight by TKO in the 11th round, becoming a world champion for the first time.

Over the next few years, Ricky Hatton became one of the biggest stars in British boxing, attracting massive crowds to his fights and winning world titles in two weight classes. He retired in 2012 with a professional record of 45 wins and 3 losses.

Ricky Hatton- Net worth, Salary in 2023

As of 2023, Ricky Hatton’s estimated net worth is around $40 million. During his career, he earned significant sums from his fights, endorsements, and business ventures.

He is also the founder of Hatton Promotions, a boxing promotion company that has promoted many successful fighters.

Ricky Hatton- Rumors, Controversy

Throughout his career, Ricky Hatton was known for his aggressive style in the ring and his hard-partying lifestyle outside of it.

He struggled with alcohol and drug addiction and had several high-profile incidents, including a drunken rant on live television and a highly publicized split with his long-time girlfriend.

In 2009, Hatton faced his biggest controversy when he was caught on camera snorting cocaine. He checked himself into rehab shortly afterward and retired from boxing the following year.

Body Features- Height, Weight,

Ricky Hatton is 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm) tall and weighed around 140-147 pounds (63-67 kg) during his fighting career. He has a huge physique, light brown hair, and blue eyes.

Social Media

Ricky Hatton is active on social media and has a large following on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. He often shares photos and updates about his personal life and his work with Hatton Promotions.

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