The world boxing champion has died at the age of 46
Ricky Hatton
Boxing legend Ricky Hatton has been found dead at his home.
The world boxing champion’s body was found at his home in Greater Manchester this morning (Sunday, September 14).
The Stockport-born boxer was just 46.
A police cordon is currently in place at Hatton’s home in Bowlacre Road, Gee Cross, Hyde.
Police have confirmed that a body was found but officers are not treating the death as suspicious.
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News of his death comes just months after Hatton announced his return to boxing, with a fight scheduled for December.
Hatton, who would have celebrated his 47th birthday next month, previously spoke openly about his mental health and drug addiction struggles.
He previously survived suicide attempts and overcame a family fall out after addressing his own mental health difficulties, Manchester Evening News reports.
During his boxing career, Hatton won multiple world championships, as well as UK titles.
He was also named Fighter of the Year in 2015.
A force spokesperson said: “We can confirm that we have found a body at an address on Bowlacre Road in Gee Cross at 6.45am today, Sunday, September 14.
“The death is not being treated as suspicious.”
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