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Ricky Hatton, former world champion, has died at 46.
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He won titles in two weight classes.
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Tributes remember him as a British boxing legend.
Ricky Hatton, the former world champion, has died aged 46, Britain’s Press Association reported on Sunday.
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Greater Manchester Police said they do not believe the death was suspicious after officers found him at his home in Hyde, northwest England.
“Officers were called by a member of the public to attend Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameside, at 6:45 am (0545 GMT) today (Sunday) where they found the body of a 46-year-old man. There are not currently believed to be any suspicious circumstances.”
Hatton won world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight.
He fought with an aggressive, crowd-pleasing style that made him one of Britain’s most popular fighters.
Across his career, he faced top names such as Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.
Those fights cemented his place in modern boxing.
After he retired, Hatton spoke openly about the mental health struggles he faced.
In July, he announced plans to return to the professional ring.
He said he would face Eisa Al Dah in Dubai in December — news that surprised many in the sport.
News of his death sparked an outpouring of tributes from fellow fighters and promoters.
“Rip to the legend Ricky Hatton may he rip. There will only ever be 1 Ricky Hatton. Can’t believe this so young.” – Fury posted on Instagram.
Another former world champion, Britain’s Amir Khan, described Hatton on X as a “mentor, warrior and one of Britain’s greatest boxers”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww3adnkb1Jk
Matchroom Boxing said: “(We are) saddened to hear the news of Ricky Hatton’s passing. Our thoughts and condolences are with Ricky’s friends and family at this tragic time. There’s only one Ricky Hatton.”
At this stage, formal details about any funeral or memorial have not been released.
We will update this story when family or representatives release further information.
Meanwhile, fans and peers have begun sharing memories and highlights from a career that left a deep mark on British boxing.
