Ricky Hatton found dead at home, police say death not suspicious

Ricky Hatton, the former world champion and one of British boxing's most recognisable figures, has been found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, police said early on Sunday, September 14. Greater Manchester Police confirmed officers discovered a body at an address on Bowlacre Road in Gee Cross at 6.45am and said the death is not being treated as suspicious.

A police cordon remained in place around the property as officers continued initial inquiries. A force spokesperson said officers attended after a member of the public raised concerns and that there were not currently believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death. Further details on the cause of death were not released; coronial procedures are likely to follow.

Hatton, 46, rose from local amateur ranks to become one of Britain’s most popular professional fighters, noted for his aggressive style and the capacity to draw large, vocal support abroad. According to boxing records and contemporary reports, he won multiple world and domestic titles and finished his professional career with the vast majority of his fights ending in victory. He entered his high-profile 2007 meeting with Floyd Mayweather...