The sporting legend held multiple world titles in a glittering career
British boxing legend Ricky Hatton has sadly died, it has been reported. The former boxing world champion was tragically found dead at his home in Greater Manchester.
He was 46. A police cordon was in place at his home on Bowlacre Road in Gee Cross, Hyde, this morning the MEN reports.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said a body was discovered at the address early today. The death is not being treated as suspicious.
It comes months after Mr Hatton announced his return to boxing with a fight scheduled in December.
He had previously spoken openly about struggles with mental health and drug addiction.
In a glittering career, Mr Hatton held multiple world championships, as well as UK titles, and was named Fighter of the Year in 2015.
A GMP spokesperson said: “We can confirm that we have found a body at an address on Bowlacre Road in Gee Cross at 6.45am today, Sunday, September 14. The death is not being treated as suspicious.”
On X, tributes poured in. One fan said: “One of the best pound for pound fighters we’ve ever produced.” Another said simply: “Heartbreaking news.”
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