Campbell Hatton has revealed that he was just weeks away from taking his own life before the death of his father, boxing legend Ricky Hatton, in September 2025 at age 46. The 25-year-old former boxer said the devastating loss forced him to confront his severe addictions to alcohol and cocaine.
Campbell's Struggles with Addiction
In a raw interview with ITV, Campbell opened up about his battles after ending his own boxing career last year, following back-to-back defeats and a loss of passion for the sport. He admitted to struggling with retirement and losing four close friends within six months, which contributed to his spiral.
"I've spent time in rehab and I was just off the rails," Campbell said. "There was a six months where I lost four people who were really close to me. Even before, I'd struggled to come to terms with retiring from boxing."
He added: "Drinking was always part of that and I was getting treatment for addiction with cocaine as well. I think it all goes hand-in-hand. I don't think anyone in rehab or struggled with addiction - it is a package thing. I have the personality where it's all or nothing. Whether it's good or bad. It's just the way I'm wired up."
Suicide Attempts and Family Fears
Campbell confessed that he attempted suicide a couple of times. "There was no thought to the future and it's a bit of miracle that I am still here," he said. His family was so concerned that when police arrived to deliver the news of Ricky's death, they feared the officers were there because of Campbell.
"When the police were breaking the news [of Ricky's death], a lot of my family thought it going to be about me - and it probably were not far wrong. It was probably weeks off," Campbell explained.
Turning Point and Comeback
After spending time in rehab, Campbell says he has seen a "massive difference" and plans to return to boxing to continue his father's legacy. He admitted that his dad's death "did sort of save me because I had to sort myself out."
"My family wouldn't have had it in them to go through it again," he added.
Campbell, whose professional record stands at 14-2, announced his comeback to the ring this month after signing a multi-fight deal with Misfits Boxing. "I'm getting excited by things again and looking back with pride because of how far I've come," he said. "Its all about doing him [Ricky] proud."
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