Boxing icon Ricky Hatton’s love life: A closer look at his dating history

Ricky Hatton's sudden death has shocked his family, fans, and the entire boxing world. His demise at the age of 46 was something nobody anticipated. Well known with the title of “The Hitman,” Hatton has set a legacy that is quite exceptional.

His exceptional performance as a four-time world champion will always define his sporting career. But apart from the headlines and stories of his fights, his personal life has a lot to say. It clearly showed him as a man trying to find balance between his career and love outside the ring.

Ricky Hatton’s closest romantic relationship

Ricky Hatton's most recent connection was with actress Claire Sweeney, who is famous for her performance on Coronation Street. The two had been friends for almost 25 years.

Their flair reconnected when the two of them appeared together on a show named Dancing on Ice. Though Ricky was eliminated early from the competition, the show rekindled their closeness. They began seeing each other secretly and tried not to disclose their personal bond in front of the camera.

The romance was kept under wraps for quite some time. The couple cherished slow dates and even managed a holiday to Tenerife before their relationship became public knowledge.

By 2024, they were spotted together at high-profile events, including the Co-op Live welcome ceremony and the Sedulo Colour Ball. Fans praised their pairing, seeing it as a new chapter in Hatton's personal life.Their relationship couldn't last for long. Claire clearly confirmed later that the two had split on a very mutual note. Her kind words on their bond reflected the warmth and respect that remained between them.

The end of their relationship didn't etch any mark on their long-lasting friendship.Also Read: Ricky Hatton net worth 2025: Inside the British boxing legend’s fight purses, promotions and fortune

Some more charming affairs to look back at

Just before his debut on Dancing on Ice, Ricky split from Playboy model Chelsea Claire. She was 14 years younger than he was. Their brief romance started in the summer of 2023. They remained private until October. A source said work and different life stages put a strain on the relationship, but things ended amicably, and they plan to stay friends.Ricky also dated Angela Blemmings from July 2022. They went public after a Dublin getaway, but they split in 2023. Earlier, he had a short relationship with Marie Pollard in 2016, later rekindling it in 2021 during a Croatian holiday.Already father to son Campbell Hatton with former partner Claire, he began dating Jennifer Dooley in 2005. They had two daughters, Millie and Fearne, and got engaged in 2009, naming their Cheshire home the ‘Heartbreak Hotel.’

Their relationship faced challenges, including Ricky’s drug use in 2010 and an 11-month affair with Emma Bowe. They split in 2013, reconciled a year later, but ultimately ended their 11-year relationship in 2016 after a series of public partying incidents. Ricky described the breakup as “very upsetting” after such a long-term relationship.