Everything we know so far as Ricky Hatton found | Boxing News

Boxing legend Ricky Hatton has been found lifeless at his home in Hyde, Tameside, Greater Manchester, at the age of 46. Greater Manchester Police have said they don’t seem to be treating his death as suspicious. A spokesperson said: “Officers were called by a member of the public to attend Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameside, at 6.45am today [September 14] where they found the body of a 46-year-old man. There are not currently believed to be any suspicious circumstances.”

Nicknamed “The Hitman”, Mr Hatton’s profession included two world titles in two weight lessons – light-welterweight and welterweight. He rose through beginner and home ranges to finally go up against the best boxers of his era, including Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao. He achieved an spectacular 43-0 file before his first loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr at the MGM Grand in 2007. The Briton had been due to make a comeback to the ring in December.

Mr Hatton is survived by his kids Millie, Fearne and Campbell, and a granddaughter, Lyla.

Mr Hatton’s household and pals have been inundated with online tributes from some of sport’s most well-known icons, including Amir Khan, Paddy McGuinness, Tyson Fury, and Wayne Rooney.

Amir Khan is said to have been “hit quite hard” by the boxer’s death, telling the Mirror: “It’s really, really sad news. It’s shattering hearing the news about Ricky. You just look back and you see how short life is.

“He was at my first ever skilled combat. when. I turned over and the first ever deal we did with ITV he was working on that combat with Mario Kindelan. He’s always been a very close good friend and he always messages me, we keep in contact. He was at my wedding ceremony. Honestly we’ve misplaced a actually good man, he was an wonderful man, it is actually unhappy to hear.

“I hope his family are OK, my thoughts are with them. It’s something that I never really expected at such a young age. It’s such a shock of hearing that he’s died, he’s a legend of the sport. He wasn’t only a professional boxer, he was a friend of mine as well. You could always have a chat with him and laugh with him. It has hit me quite hard because he was very close to me.”

Multiple world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury wrote on Instagram: “Rip to the legend @rickyhatton may he rip. There will only ever be 1 Ricky hatton. can’t believe this so young.”

Paddy McGuinness paid an emotional tribute on his BBC Radio 2 show, combating back tears as he announced the death of Ricky Hatton to his listeners.

He said: “Apologies everyone just had to play a couple of songs back to back there. I’ve just learned this terrible news that… a great mate of mine has passed away, Ricky Hatton.”

Meanwhile Wayne Rooney took to X to write: “Devastated. A legend, a warrior, and a great person. Thoughts are with all Ricky’s family.”

Mr Hatton had announced his return to boxing during the summer time, with a combat with United Arab Emirates’ Eisa Al Dah in a middleweight bout scheduled for December 2.

In current years, the boxing legend also grew to become vocal about his own struggles with mental health. He grew to become an ambassador for the mental health charity Campaign Against Living Miserably in 2023.

“If a boxer can come out and say they’re struggling and crying every day, it’s going to make a huge difference,” he told the BBC in 2020. “Having gone through it, I now see it as my job to help those suffering with mental health.”

Greater Manchester Police have said they don’t seem to be treating his death as suspicious.