Overview

• Greater Manchester Police said they were called to Bowlacre Road, Hyde, at 6:45am and found the body of a 46-year-old man, with no suspicious circumstances believed.
• Hatton, nicknamed “The Hitman,” won world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight and finished his professional career with 45 wins from 48 fights.
• Promoter Frank Warren and boxers Tyson Fury and Amir Khan led tributes, while Manchester City held a minute’s appreciation before the derby against Manchester United.
• A beloved figure in British sport, Hatton spoke candidly about battles with depression and substance abuse and later trained fighters including world champion Zhanat Zhakiyanov.
• In July he announced a planned return to professional boxing with a December bout in Dubai against Eisa Al Dah.