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By Kate Plummer
Senior US News Reporter
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British boxing champion Ricky Hatton has died aged 46.
Hatton, a former world champion who fought against U.S. boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2007 and Filipino opponent Manny Pacquiao in 2009 in the U.S., was found dead at his home in Greater Manchester in the U.K. on Sunday.
Police are not treating the death as suspicious.
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The Context
Hatton was born in Stockport, Manchester, in October 1978. He won 45 out of 48 competitions in a career spanning 15 years. Known as "The Hitman," he won world titles and was honored as Fighter of the Year in 2015 and, despite having not fought professionally since 2012, had in July announced he would compete in a fight in Dubai in December.
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What To Know
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson told the BBC: "Officers were called by a member of the public to attend Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameside, at 6:45 a.m. today where they found the body of a 46-year-old man.
"There are not currently believed to be any suspicious circumstances."
He was due to attend Sunday's soccer derby between Manchester City and Manchester United before his death.
Following reports of his death, tributes to Hatton flooded in on social media.
What People Are Saying
Boxing champion Tyson Fury said on Instagram: "RIP to the legend Ricky Hatton may he RIP. There will only ever be 1 Ricky Hatton. Can't believe this so young."
Former Manchester City and England defender Micah Richards said the news was "devastating."
"The news is devastating," he told Sky Sports. "He's such a British icon…a true Man City fan, but most importantly he was a man of the people.
"He was the nicest guy ever—I remember going down to one of his gyms and I was a bit nervous because I didn't know about boxing and he said, 'Just do this' and he took his time.
"For him to take the time and effort, I've been multiple times for beers with him just talking about football and life.
Former Manchester City player and football manager Vincent Kompany wrote on X: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends. Rest in peace legend."
"To get this news now is just surreal."
American boxer Jake Paul said: "Rest in peace to Ricky 'The Hitman' Hatton. Boxing lost a great one way too young, one the greatest British fighters of all time."
What Happens Next
More details about his death are likely to emerge in the days to follow.
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