"The World Boxing Association and Hatton's former manager Frank Warren were among those to mourn Hatton on social media Sunday. "With deep sadness, the WBA mourns the passing of Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton," the WBA wrote. "A true champion, an indomitable spirit, and a legend of the sport. Your legacy will live on in every fight and in the hearts of boxing fans around the world.""
"Hatton's down-to-earth demeanor also endeared him to fans across the world, and he was open about the mental health issues he endured upon his retirement from the ring. He overcame a fallout with his family and a court case with former trainer Billy Graham to become a successful trainer, coaching Zhanat Zhakiyanov to a world bantamweight title win in 2017."
Ricky Hatton has died at 46. Greater Manchester Police found the body of an unidentified 46-year-old man at a home in Hyde and said there are not currently believed to be any suspicious circumstances; officers are working with his family to provide a statement. Hatton won world titles at light welterweight and welterweight and faced top opponents including Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao. His down-to-earth demeanor made him popular, and he spoke openly about mental health struggles after retirement. He rebuilt his life as a trainer, guiding Zhanat Zhakiyanov to a world bantamweight title in 2017, and had announced a December return fight in Dubai.
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