Ricky Hatton(1978-2025)
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Ricky Hatton was raised in Hyde, Greater Manchester. After competing as an amateur boxer he had a record of 73-7 before turning pro. He won a regional and a lightly regarded world title before stepping up in opposition. He won the IBF/The Ring junior welterweight title from Kostya Tszyu in a minor upset. In his next match he added the WBA title by stopping Carlos Maussa. Moving up to welterweight he outpointed Luis Collazo for his WBA title. Then returning to junior welterweight to regain the IBF belt. After this his career went down hill losing half of his remaining six matches, though two of them were to all-time greats Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. He passed away in 2025. at the age of 46.
Following his untimely passing he became the youngest (recently born) British, welterweight, and junior welterweight world champion to die. Succeeding Alan Minter, Vernon Forrest, and Arturo Gatti, respectively.
Following his untimely passing he became the youngest (recently born) British, welterweight, and junior welterweight world champion to die. Succeeding Alan Minter, Vernon Forrest, and Arturo Gatti, respectively.
