Ricky Hatton’s net worth and popularity have risen once again. He is set to return to the boxing ring in 2022.
Ricky Hatton is a former professional boxer who now works as a promoter and a trainer. He retired in the year 2012, however, is set to make a sensational return at the age of 43.
The former light-welterweight world champion has announced the big news on his Instagram. He will face Mexican icon, Marco Antonio Barrera in an eight-round exhibition in July 2022.
Hatton has tweeted on his official handle, “I can confirm my return to the ring, Join me for a huge party night – with top music acts – in Manchester on July 2. It’s not how you fall, it’s how you rise…”
Let’s dig into all the specifics related to Ricky Hatton including his net worth, career, investments, and more.
Ricky Hatton’s Net Worth Has Increased In The Recent Year
Ricky Hatton’s current net worth is $40 million USD. He is the 15th richest boxer in the world, as mentioned on Wealthy Gorilla.
The English man made his high-profile debut in September 1997. The first match itself had earned him millions, where he had won by a TKO against Colin McAuley. It was just the beginning for the former World Champion.
Hatton then fought in 48 matches and had 45 wins. He has won prestigious titles like WBA, IBF, IBO, The Ring Light Welterweight Championship, and the WBA Welterweight belt.
During his peak career, the boxer had made many high-profile sponsor deals. He had signed million-dollar contracts with MHR Clinic, drinks brand WKD and many more. Nonetheless, he was in his prime when pay-per-view boxing was starting to enter the mainstream.
Apart from his athlete career, Hatton owns a gym of his own in which he trains upcoming boxers. He is also seen in the corners of many active boxers, who pay him a lot for his mentorship.
In 2018, the renowned boxer stated that he could have earned more than 10 times as much from boxing in the modern days. He believes his income would have rocketed to more than £300 million if he had the power of modern-day social media during his time.
Meanwhile, his Mexican opponent in 2022, Marco Antonio Barrera has an estimated net worth of $30 million USD, as stated on Idolnetworth.
Ricky Hatton Made Most Of His Career Earnings From Boxing
Hatton had a prodigious career in boxing between 1997 to 2012. His earnings have augmented in recent years after working as a promoter.
During his ring time, he held multiple world championships in both light-welterweight and welterweight divisions. In fact, he has been ranked as the 11th greatest European fighter of all time by Boxrec.
According to Pound To Pound, he is the 5th greatest British boxer to have ever stepped in the ring. The Ring magazine, The Boxing Writers Association of America, and ESPN had selected him as the Fighter of the Year in 2005.
Ricky earned a career-high, which is the $20 million paychecks from his feud with Manny Pacquiao.
As mentioned on the Celebrity Networth, Hatton’s career earning total stands at $65 million since 2013.
Ricky Hatton Has A Gold Dining Room In His House,
Ricky Hatton owns a big mansion in the town of Gee Cross, Hyde, Manchester in England.
According to The Sun, Hatton’s Manchester mansion has a gold dining room and diamante door handles. His house also has a seven-seater home theater.
Hatton purchased the property in 2008, it is worth $2 million USD. It has been reported that the boxer has invested almost £1 million in security in this home upon moving in.
Sources have also claimed that the former world champion has a big collection of cars. In 2017, he had traded his Rolls-Royce for Del Boy Trotter’s three-wheeler. Moreover, he owns a famous yellow Reliant Regal vehicle