Overview
- Officers were called to Bowlacre Road in Hyde, Tameside, at 6:45 a.m. after a public alert and found a 46-year-old man, according to Greater Manchester Police.
- Authorities said they are liaising with the family and have not released further details about the death.
- Tributes from the sports world included messages from former champions Amir Khan and Tyson Fury, with Chris Eubank Jr. also offering condolences.
- Manchester City, the club Hatton supported, said it will hold a minute of recognition at Sunday’s derby against Manchester United.
- Hatton compiled a 45-3 record with world titles at super-lightweight and welterweight, fought Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, and had announced a December 2 return in Dubai against Eisa Al Dah.