"Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton, one of the sport's most beloved figures, has died at the age of 46. Hatton was discovered deceased at his Greater Manchester home, according to Britain's Press Association. Greater Manchester Police confirmed the death is not being treated as suspicious. Tributes poured in as the boxing world mourned his loss. Former champion Amir Khan wrote on Facebook, Today we lost not only one of Britain's greatest boxers, but a friend, a mentor, a warrior, Ricky Hatton."
"Pacquiao paid tribute: He was not only a great fighter inside the ring but also a brave and kind man in life. Ricky fought bravely, not just in the ring, but in his journey through life. He truly had a good fight, and we are all blessed to have been part of his wonderful journey. Hatton's everyman appeal, combined with his all-action fighting style and candid struggles with weight between bouts, earned him a massive following."
Ricky Hatton died at age 46 after being found at his Greater Manchester home; police say the death is not being treated as suspicious. Hatton built a storied career capturing world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight and fought notable opponents including Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather, and Manny Pacquiao. He announced a comeback fight for December in Dubai against Eisa Al Dah after a decade-long retirement following his 2012 loss to Vyacheslav Senchenko. Tributes from fellow fighters, celebrities, and family praised his bravery and kindness. Hatton’s everyman appeal, all-action style, openness about weight struggles, and advocacy around mental health defined his legacy.
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