Ricky Hatton's mom confirms his cause of death as she remembers their last embrace with the renowned boxer.

Last September, it was a shock to the world when news broke that boxing legend Ricky Hatton had passed away at his home. An inquest was held to determine the cause of death, and it was revealed that the 46-year-old had died from injuries consistent with hanging. Hatton, a celebrated figure in British boxing, was found by his manager Paul Speak on the morning of his death in the games room of his home in Hyde, Manchester.

The coroner, Ms Mutch, determined that Hatton had died by suspending himself from a ligature, though the intention behind his actions remains unclear. It was noted that he was under the influence of alcohol at the time, and a post-mortem examination revealed evidence of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). Hatton's family, including his son Campbell, were in tears as the verdict was announced.

According to the pathologist, Hatton's cause of death was determined to be hanging, with no evidence of suspicious circumstances. A toxicology report showed that he had a high level of alcohol in his system, equivalent to being twice the legal drink drive limit. Hatton's father, Ray Hatton, and his son Campbell were seen outside Stockport Coroner's Court following the verdict.

While there was evidence of prior cocaine use, the doctor confirmed that there was no indication that Hatton had consumed the drug leading up to his death. However, he did find evidence of CTE, though it was noted to be on the milder end of the spectrum. It was also mentioned that it was not possible to determine how CTE had affected Hatton.

A statement from Hatton's mother, Carol, revealed that she had seen her son just two days before his death. They had discussed his return to the ring, but she noticed that his eyes seemed sad during their conversation. She also recalled that his last hug almost broke her ribs.

Campbell, who followed in his father's footsteps by becoming a professional boxer before retiring last year, testified at the inquest. He shared that he did not believe that his father's decision to end his life was pre-meditated. In fact, Hatton had already packed his bags for a trip to Dubai that he was supposed to take the day after his death.

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Campbell also mentioned that his father had been in a good place in recent years, having battled with mental health and addiction in the past. However, the family had noticed a decline in his short-term memory. The coroner's court hearing from last year revealed that Hatton was found unresponsive by Speak, who was supposed to accompany him to the airport for his trip to Dubai.

Hatton's brother, Matthew, shared that the night before his death, Hatton had dinner with family and appeared to be doing well. He also mentioned that his brother had been in the best state he had been in for a long time, and no one could have expected him to take his own life. Hatton had even been scheduled to return to the ring in December of that year, but unfortunately, it never happened.

The news of Hatton's death sent shockwaves through the sports world, with fans and fellow athletes paying tribute to the former world champion on social media. It was a tragic loss that left a void in the hearts of many.