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Ricky Hatton Dead at 46; Police Say No Suspicious Circumstances

Public tributes quickly followed, including a pre-match appreciation at the Manchester derby.

Ricky Hatton attends The British Boxing Awards 2025 at The Langham Hotel on March 28, 2025 in London, England
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Overview

  • Greater Manchester Police said officers were called to Bowlacre Road in Hyde at 6:45 a.m. and found the body of a 46-year-old man.
  • Police have not formally named the man, but multiple outlets reported it was the former world champion found at his home in Gee Cross.
  • Figures across sport, including Amir Khan and Tyson Fury, posted tributes as fans left flowers and Manchester City announced a pre-derby salute.
  • Hatton won world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight, defeated Kostya Tszyu in 2005, and later faced Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.
  • After retiring he trained fighters, coaching Zhanat Zhakiyanov to a 2017 world title, and had announced a December bout in Dubai against Eisa Al Dah.