In a revelation that has stunned both the public and the boxing community, a senior detective involved in the late Ricky Hatton investigation has confirmed that Hatton’s widow secretly gave birth just two months after his death — and that the baby’s father is believed to be a figure well-known in the boxing world.
The disclosure, which surfaced in confidential court documents obtained by investigators, adds an unexpected twist to a case that has already been marked by mystery, family disputes, and financial controversy.
According to official reports, the widow gave birth at a private London clinic under a different name, with hospital records now under review by authorities. The detective leading the inquiry stated that the timing of the birth and DNA testing requests filed by the Hatton family have raised serious questions about events that took place in the months leading up to the boxer’s sudden passing.
“The documents confirm a child was born approximately eight weeks after Mr. Hatton’s death,” the investigator told reporters under condition of anonymity. “But the father’s identity — that’s what truly shocked everyone involved.”
Sources close to the case claim that forensic analysis has since linked the child’s DNA to a man previously associated with Hatton’s training and business circle, though officials have not released his name pending legal verification.
“It’s someone the entire boxing world knows,” said one insider familiar with the findings. “When the truth comes out, it will change how people view everything that happened around Ricky’s final months.”
The revelation has left Hatton’s parents devastated, with family representatives confirming that they are seeking full custody information and DNA validation through court order.
Meanwhile, the widow’s legal team has declined to comment, citing “extreme emotional distress” and calling the reports “a cruel violation of privacy.”
Still, for detectives, the discovery could prove crucial in understanding the tension, secrecy, and hidden motives that surrounded Hatton’s personal life before his untimely death.
As one investigator put it:
“This isn’t just about a child — it’s about uncovering the truth of what Ricky Hatton never lived to see.”