Boxer Ricky Hatton had brain disease caused by repeated head trauma when he died, an inquest has ruled. Alison Mutch, senior coroner for South Manchester, recorded a verdict of hanging, saying he was the person who caused his own death. But she did not come to the conclusion it was suicide, saying it was unclear whether the former world champion meant to take his own life. The inquest, in Stockport, was told that Hatton was more than twice the alcohol drink drive limit at the time of his death, aged 46, in September last year. Ms Mutch said police found no notes or anything that gave any suggestion of an intent to take his life. He had been under the influence of alcohol and there were also brain changes identified by the pathologist at his post mortem as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) – a brain disease caused by repeated head trauma in contact sports like boxing. Image: World champion boxer Ricky Hatton The condition can cause mood swings, confusion and forgetfulness, things his family said …