British boxing legend Ricky Hatton has died at the age 46 after being found at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester.
Hatton, who held multiple world championships in the light-welterweight division, as well as one at welterweight during a storied boxing career was one of the most iconic and popular British boxers of all time. He was named Fighter of the Year by The Ring magazine in 2015.
A police cordon is in place around his home and Greater Manchester Police confirmed that a body had been found at Hatton’s address and that the death was not being treated as suspicious.
The news comes months after Hatton announced his return to boxing with a fight planned in December. He had previously spoken openly about his struggles with mental health and drug addiction.
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