Investigation finds no conclusive evidence that boxer Hatton's death was a deliberate act of suicide

Ricky Hatton's inquest has revealed that the coroner is unable to confirm whether the former boxing world champion intended to take his own life, given his significant plans for the future. His death occurred on September 14 last year, when he was found unresponsive at his home by his manager.

At the time of his death, Hatton was 46 years old, and the official cause of death was determined to be hanging. The inquest into his death was led by Alison Mutch, senior coroner for south Manchester.

No notes were found by the police or the coroner's office to suggest that Hatton had planned to take his own life, according to Alison Mutch. The investigation also uncovered no information indicating that he had intended to end his life.

Toxicology tests revealed that Hatton was significantly over the drink-drive limit at the time of his death, with traces of cocaine and cannabis also detected in his system. Post-mortem evidence showed damage to his brain, identified as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) associated with boxing.

Concluding the inquest, Alison Mutch stated that Hatton had made significant plans for the future, and therefore, she could not be satisfied that he intended to take his own life. As a result, she was unable to conclude that his death was a suicide.

The coroner ultimately delivered a narrative verdict, citing that Hatton's intention remained unclear due to his intoxication and the presence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. A number of Hatton's family members were present in court for the verdict.

According to his family, Hatton had been in good spirits and was the best he had been "in years", despite past struggles with alcohol and drugs, with his loved ones describing him as a doting father. The coroner's court, where the verdict was delivered, is located in Stockport, near Manchester.