Ricky Hatton death: Legendary British boxer, 46, found dead at Manchester home as tributes pour in – UK Times

Many of the boxing’s biggest figures have paid tribute to Hatton as the news broke.

Amir Khan said on X that “today we lost not only one of Britain’s greatest boxers, but a friend, a mentor, a warrior”.

“Rest well, Ricky. You’ll always have your place in the ring of our memories,” he adds.

On Instagram, Tyson Fury said: “Rip to the legend Ricky Hatton may he rip.

“There will only ever be 1 Ricky Hatton. Can’t believe this so young.”

The full statement from Greater Manchester Police is below. It reads:

“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.”

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.

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.

Sad news to bring you this afternoon. British boxing legend Ricky Hatton has died at the age 46 after being found at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester.

Hatton was one of the most iconic and popular British boxers of all time, and a multiple world championship title holder in the light-welterweight division. He also won one welterweight title during a storied boxing career that included fights against Floyd Mayweather Jr, Manny Pacquiao and Paulie Malignaggi.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed that a body had been found at Hatton’s address and that the death was not being treated as suspicious.