Ricky Hatton has passed away age 46 (Picture: Getty Images)
British boxing great Ricky Hatton has been found dead at his home in Greater Manchester.
The former world champion, 46, was found at his address on Bowlacre Road in Gee Cross, Hyde.
A statement from the Greater Manchester Police read: ‘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.’
Hatton first boxed professionally in 1997 and went on to win world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight, finishing his career with a record of 45-3 after becoming one of the most popular figures in British sport.
There were superb wins over the likes of Kostya Tszyu, Juan Urango and Jose Luis Castillo as he built an unbeaten record until 2007 before defeats to Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.
After retiring from the ring, Hatton worked in training and promoting, including working with his son Campbell who built a 14-2 pro record before retiring from the sport at 24 earlier this year.
Hatton won world titles at light welterweight and welterweight (Picture: Getty Images)
Hatton moved into training after his brilliant career in the ring (Picture: Getty Images)
Hatton became an iconic figure in British sport (Picture: Getty Images)
Hatton with son Campbell, who also became a professional boxer (Picture: Getty Images) Comment now Comments
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