Overview

• Greater Manchester Police said officers were called to Bowlacre Road in Hyde at 6:45am on Sunday and found Hatton’s body, with no suspicious circumstances believed at this time.
• In a statement issued via police, his family confirmed the passing of “Richard” Hatton and paid tribute to his kindness, humour and loyalty while asking for privacy.
• Tributes flooded in from across sport, including Tyson Fury, Amir Khan and Frank Warren, while Manchester City held a minute’s applause before the derby and fans left flowers outside his home.
• Hatton was one of Britain’s most popular fighters, winning world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight and compiling 45 wins from 48 bouts.
• He had recently announced a December return in Dubai against Eisa Al Dah, and friends had raised welfare concerns in the days before his death after missed engagements.