Ricky Hatton's Relationship Status Never Took This Major Step Before His Passing
The English fighter was named Fighter of the Year by several outlets in 2005, during the prime of his career.
Published Sept. 15 2025, 10:51 a.m. ET
The world of professional boxing deeply felt the loss of Ricky Hatton. The fighter died in September 2025, leaving behind a legacy of brave accomplishments and a fearless attitude. Ricky's fans experienced a unique ride while following the athlete's trajectory in the ring.
Ricky's accomplishments included winning the British light-welterweight title and defeating people such as José Luis Castillo, Juan Urango, and Kostya Tszyu.
While he conquered many challenges as a professional boxer, Ricky took time the time to build a wholesome personal life. The athlete built a tight close circle that allowed him to celebrate his wins and process his defeats over the course of his journey.
Was Ricky married? Here's what we know about the relationship status of the popular boxer, promoter, and trainer before his unfortunate passing.
Was Ricky Hatton married?
According to Men's Journal, Ricky wasn't married at the time of his death. The relationship status of the boxer remained a mystery; he wasn't involved in a romantic relationship, as far as the public was concerned.
Ricky was seen as the boyfriend of multiple people throughout his life, but none of these relationships were tight enough for the boxer to tie the knot with any of his partners.
Even if Ricky never got married, he was engaged to Jennifer Dooley for a long time. Unfortunately, the relationship didn't work out thanks to a substance abuse situation and an affair. The couple never made it to the altar.
Ricky also shared a romantic relationship with Claire Sweeney. The celebrity is known around the world for her work on the West End stage, as well as her tenure as a reality television star.
Did Ricky Hatton have kids?
Ricky was the father of three children, according to the aforementioned Men's Journal report. The oldest child, Campbell, shared his father's passion, with Campbell also getting in the ring occasionally.
The boxer's other two children, Millie and Fearne, were conceived with Jennifer as their mother. Ricky never got married to his former girlfriend, but the pair were still able to build a family of their own.
Ricky's unfortunate death leaves the three kids without a father. Both the athlete's family members and fans of the sport will miss the man who won the World Boxing Union title at one point in his career.
Boxers such as Canelo Alvarez and Terrence Crawford earned their place in the spotlight years after Ricky left his mark in the industry. The star from Stockport, England, dedicated his entire life to the sport.
When it was clear that Ricky's days inside the ring were over, the athlete continued to work around boxing as a promoter and a trainer. In the end, his relationship with professional boxing turned out to be one of Ricky's biggest love affairs.