Former world champion Ricky Hatton has died at the age of 46.
Nicknamed 'the Hitman', he won world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight and was one of Britain's most popular fighters.
His body was found at his home in Manchester on Sunday.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson says officers were called by a member of the public to attend Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameside, at 6:45am yesterday where they found the body of a 46-year-old man.
They say there are not currently believed to be any suspicious circumstances.
Hatton, who won 45 of his 48 professional bouts across an esteemed 15-year career, last fought professionally in 2012.
Tributes have started rolling in for Hatton with former Manchester United and England midfielder, David Beckham posting on Instagram that Ricky was one of a kind, just heartbreaking.
Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury wrote on Instagram: "RIP to the legend Ricky Hatton There will only ever be one Ricky Hatton. Can't believe this - so young."
[Source: BBC]
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