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Ricky Hatton Dies at 46 as Police Rule Out Suspicious Circumstances

The former champion had recently announced a December return to the ring in Dubai.

Overview

  • Greater Manchester Police said officers were called at 6:45am Sunday to Hatton’s home in Hyde, where the 46-year-old was found dead, and the death is not being treated as suspicious.
  • Authorities have not disclosed a cause of death, and police said they are working with the family as further official updates are anticipated.
  • Hatton’s family issued a statement via police calling him their “beloved son Richard” and expressing gratitude for the public’s support.
  • Tributes poured in from across sport, including messages from Tyson Fury, Amir Khan and David Beckham, and Manchester City held a minute’s appreciation before the derby.
  • A two-weight world champion at light-welterweight and welterweight, Hatton’s career included landmark bouts with Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.