Overview

• Greater Manchester Police said officers found Hatton at his Hyde residence around 6:45 a.m. and are not treating the death as suspicious.
• No cause of death has been announced by authorities or family.
• Known as “Hitman,” Hatton won world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight and finished with 45 wins in 48 bouts.
• His career featured a high-profile Las Vegas fight with Floyd Mayweather and a later loss to Manny Pacquiao, after which he spoke publicly about struggles with alcohol, cocaine and suicidal thoughts, including in a Sky documentary.
• Tributes from fighters and fans underscored his broad popularity in British sport and his well-known support for Manchester City.