British boxing champion Ricky Hatton has been found dead at his home aged 46, Greater Manchester Police say
There are not currently believed to be any suspicious circumstances, police add – here’s the full statement.
Officers were called by a member of the public to attend Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameside, at 6:45am today where they found the body of a 46-year-old man. There are not currently believed to be any suspicious circumstances.”
Greater Manchester Police
Tributes have started pouring in, including from fellow boxers Amir Khan and Anthony Fowler
Ricky Hatton’s career highlights
Ricky Hatton of Great Britain (R) in action with Vyacheslav Senchenko of Ukraine during their Welterweight bout at the MEN Arena on November 24, 2012 in Manchester, England
Hatton’s stellar career included world titles in two weight classes – light-welterweight and welterweight.
Nicknamed “The Hitman”, his all-action style made him one of the most popular fighters in the first decade of the 21st century.
He rose through amateur and domestic levels to pit his wits against the best boxers of his generation including Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao.
He also achieved a staggering 43-0 record before his first loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr at the MGM Grand in 2007.
