The former boxing world champion, Ricky Hatton, one of the most beloved figures in sports, died at the age of 46.
Hatton was discovered who died at his home as Greater Manchester, according to the Press Association of Great Britain. Greater Manchester police confirmed that death is not treated as a suspicious.
Taxes came when the boxing world cried their loss.
Former champion Amir Khan wrote on Facebook: “Today we lost not only one of the best boxers in Great Britain, but a friend, a mentor, a warrior, Ricky Hatton.”
Tyson Fury published on Instagram, “RIP to the Ricky Hatton legend that Rip. There will only be 1 Ricky Hatton. I can’t believe this, so young.” His brother Matthew shared: “I love you Richard.”
Hatton’s death occurs only two months after announcing a surprising return fight scheduled for December in Dubai against Eisa al Dah, after a retirement of a decade since the 2012 defeat against Vyachesseslav Schenko.
Through his illustrious career, Hatton captured world titles by light weight weight and Welter weight, facing boxing giants such as Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.
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Hatton’s Event attractiveness, combined with his action struggle style throughout the action and his sincere struggles with weight among the fighting, earned him a large number of followers. Wayne Rooney soccer star shared: “Devastated. A legend, a warrior and a great person.”
After retirement, Hatton talked openly about his mental health challenges.
“As fighters, we tell ourselves that we are strong: we train, we sweat, we take successes, we get up. But sometimes the toughest fight occurs in silence, in the mind,” Khan said.
The moment that defines Hatton’s career in 2005 when he defeated the formidable Tzyu Cosea for the super light title of IBF World Super before 22,000 fans in Manchester. This victory catapulted him to international stardom, with thousands of British fans following the United States for their greatest fights.
Former manager Frank Warren called him “excellently talented” and someone who “inspired a generation of young boxers and fans in a way that very few had done before.”
He thought that Hatton suffered his first defeat in his career against Mayweather in 2007 and then lost to Pacquiao in 2009, his return of 2012 after fighting depression, alcohol problems and weight gain was considered a personal triumph despite ending up in defeat.
A lifelong supporter of Manchester City, Hatton was honored with a minute of appreciation before Sunday’s derby against Manchester United, with fans from both sides applauding in tribute. Manchester City’s statement said: “Ricky was one of the most beloved and venerated followers of the city, which will always be remembered by a brilliant boxing race that won world titles by Welter weight and lightweight.”
Before his death, Hatton had found success as a coach, guiding Zhanat Zhakiyanov to a worldwide gallo weight title in 2017.
