Ricky hatton/”>Hatton looked fit and strong in his last Instagram post just days before his tragic death at the age of 46. The england/Waleswales/british/”>British boxing icon was found dead at his home in Manchester on Sunday.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police stated, ‘Officers were called by a member of the public to attend Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameside, at 6:45am today where they found the body of a 46-year-old man. There are not currently believed to be any suspicious circumstances.’
A Legendary Career
Hatton, known as ‘The Hitman’, was one of the most celebrated boxers in British history, winning world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight. He ended his professional career in 2012 with a record of 45 wins from 48 Boutsbouts.
In his final Instagram video, Hatton shared footage of his training for a comeback fight scheduled for December against Eisa Al Dah in Dubai. He expressed his satisfaction after completing another 5k on the treadmill.
Tributes Pour In
Following his passing, tributes have flooded in from across the sporting world. Fellow British boxing icon Amir Khan remarked, ‘Today we lost not only one of Britain’s greatest boxers, but a friend, a mentor, a warrior, Ricky Hatton.’
Khan emphasised the importance of discussing mental health, stating, ‘Mental health isn’t weakness. It’s part of being human. And we must talk about it.’
Ricky Hatton’s legacy as a champion and beloved figure in British sport will endure.
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