UK Boxing Great Ricky Hatton, 46, Found Dead at Home

World boxing champion Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton has been found dead at his home in Greater Manchester, the Manchester Evening News reported.

During his boxing career, he held multiple world and UK titles and was named Fighter of the Year in 2015. (Photo: SamboD Wikimedia Commons)

The Stockport-born fighter was 46. A police cordon was set up at his home in Gee Cross, Hyde, on Sunday morning.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed a body was discovered and said the death is not being treated as suspicious. The devastating news comes just months after the legendary boxer announced his return to the ring with a fight planned for December.

Hatton, who would have turned 47 in October, spoke openly about his struggles with mental health and drug addiction.

He survived suicide attempts and reconciled with his family after addressing his issues. During his boxing career, he held multiple world and UK titles and was named Fighter of the Year in 2015.