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Ricky Hatton, Former World Boxing Champion, Dies at 46 at His Greater Manchester Home

Police report no suspicious circumstances, with the cause still undisclosed.

Ricky Hatton, durante un entrenamiento en un gimnasio de Denton, cerca de Manchester, en 2007.
El boxeador, conocido como “The Hitman”, fue hallado sin vida en su domicilio en Hyde. La policía no considera la muerte como sospechosa. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)
Fallece Ricky Hatton, excampeón del mundo, a los 46 años: leyenda del boxeo fue encontrado muerto en su casa
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Overview

  • Greater Manchester Police said officers were called at 6:45 a.m. to Bowlacre Road in Hyde, Tameside, where they found the body of a 46-year-old man.
  • Authorities have not released an official cause of death and said they are not treating the case as suspicious.
  • Hatton, nicknamed “The Hitman,” compiled a 45–3 record and won world titles at super‑lightweight and welterweight, highlighted by his 2005 victory over Kostya Tszyu.
  • The former champion had recently announced a return fight for December 2 in Dubai against Eisa Al Dah.
  • Tributes poured in from across sport, including messages from Amir Khan and Tyson Fury, and Manchester City announced a minute of silence at the derby.