British boxing great Ricky Hatton, a former two-division world champion, has died at the age of 46 Known as “The Hitman,” Hatton was found dead at his home in Manchester.
He was set to return to the ring in December after 13 years away from professional boxing Manchester Police confirmed the death was not being treated as suspicious During his 15-year professional career, Hatton won WBA, IBO and IBF light-welterweight titles and the WBA welterweight world championship before retiring in 2012.
After retirement, Hatton openly discussed his struggles with depression, alcohol and drugs He became an ambassador for mental health charity Campaign Against Living Miserably in 2023 Boxing legends Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan were among those paying tribute to the Manchester fighterRickyHatton
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