What began as whispers among close friends has now become a chilling revelation.
In the weeks leading up to his mysterious death, boxing icon Ricky Hatton reportedly told several people that he believed someone was following him — and that his phone had been tapped.
Now, those same friends are breaking their silence, revealing a pattern of paranoia, fear, and strange coincidences that have detectives and fans alike asking the same haunting question:
👉 Was Ricky Hatton being watched — and by whom?
👁️ “He Said He Could Feel Eyes on Him”
One longtime friend of Hatton, speaking exclusively to The Daily Star Report, recalls a disturbing conversation just four days before Hatton’s death.
“He told me straight up, ‘Mate, someone’s watching me. I can feel it,’” the friend said. “He wasn’t drunk, he wasn’t joking. He looked scared — genuinely scared.”
Others in his circle have come forward with similar stories, saying Hatton had become “suspicious of everyone,” frequently changing his routes home and refusing to answer certain calls.
“He thought someone was tracking him,” another friend added. “He said his phone would light up by itself, or calls would disconnect when he mentioned certain names.”
📱 “He Said His Phone Was Acting Weird”
According to one source close to the investigation, forensic technicians later confirmed that Hatton’s phone showed signs of remote access in the days before his death.
Data logs allegedly indicated multiple login attempts from unknown devices, though police have not publicly commented on these findings.
A retired cybercrime expert reviewing the leaked technical details suggested that Hatton’s communications may indeed have been compromised.
“It’s not far-fetched,” the expert told The Daily Star Report. “There are sophisticated ways to intercept calls, especially if someone has a motive — or the resources.”
🕵️ Growing Isolation and Fear
Friends describe Hatton’s behavior in his final days as “nervous” and “on edge.” He stopped attending training sessions, avoided the media, and reportedly slept with his lights on.
“He kept saying, ‘If something happens to me, tell them I knew,’” one confidant claimed. “At the time, we thought he was just exhausted. Now, we’re not so sure.”
🚗 The Mysterious Black Car
Perhaps the most disturbing claim comes from a neighbor, who told reporters they often saw a dark sedan parked outside Hatton’s apartment, idling for hours.
“I thought it was a private driver at first,” the neighbor said. “But after he died, that car never came back.”
Authorities have declined to confirm whether any surveillance footage of the car exists, though online sleuths claim to have found grainy CCTV stills showing a similar vehicle trailing Hatton’s car days before his death.
⚠️ Police Refuse to Comment on “Ongoing Leads”
When asked whether they are investigating claims of stalking or phone tampering, Greater Manchester Police issued a short statement:
“We are pursuing all credible leads related to the circumstances of Mr. Hatton’s passing.”
But the refusal to elaborate has only added fuel to the growing public suspicion that something larger — and far more sinister — is being kept under wraps.
🧩 Public Theories Spiral Out of Control
Social media has exploded with speculation.
Some fans believe Hatton may have uncovered information tied to boxing’s criminal underworld, while others claim he was being silenced for trying to expose illegal dealings.
Hashtags like #HattonWatched and #TappedBeforeDeath are trending worldwide, with thousands demanding the release of the full police report.
“If he said he was being watched, someone needs to prove he wasn’t,” one viral post reads. “Because right now, it looks like he was right.”
🕯️ A Legacy Overshadowed by Mystery
Ricky Hatton was more than a champion — he was a national treasure.
But as the mystery around his final days deepens, the public is left wondering whether his fears were delusions… or deadly premonitions.
As one close friend put it heartbreakingly:
“He knew something was coming. The only question is — what?”