Ricky Hatton's family have been left "in the dark" over his £30 million estate, with no money received since the boxing icon's death last September. The former champion, known as 'The Hitman', took his own life aged 46.
Hatton amassed his fortune through a decorated boxing career that included multiple world titles. The Manchester fighter used those earnings to build a business empire worth more than £20 million, with a further £10 million tied up in property investments.
He died without leaving a will, sparking an ongoing family dispute and confusion over his multi-million-pound assets. His son, former boxer Campbell, 25, has admitted the family are yet to see a penny of the estate.
Family's frustration over estate
Campbell Hatton told The Sun on Wednesday, September 30: "My family is still completely in the dark. We've had no involvement in my dad's finances for over 15 years."
An earlier report from the same outlet details how trustees were appointed to manage Hatton's estate, but sources close to the family claim communication with the trustees has since broken down. One source described the situation as a "complete mess".
The reports add Hatton had intended for his fortune to pass to his three children: Campbell, 25, and daughters Millie, 14, and Fearne, 12.
Business empire and property sale
A source said Hatton was "determined to ensure that he had a financial legacy from his incredible career". They added: "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."
Earlier this year, Hatton's house was sold for £1.5 million, after £350,000 was knocked off the original asking price. The mansion, where Hatton's body had been found, was placed on the market for £1.85 million shortly before his death and later taken off the market. It was relisted for £1.75 million before eventually selling for £1.5 million.
Hatton also used his fight earnings to finance a number of businesses, many linked to property investments in Hyde, where he was born.
