Ricky Hatton, a former boxing world champion in the light-welterweight and welterweight divisions, was found dead in his Manchester home on Sunday. Greater Manchester Police confirmed they responded to a call from a member of the public at 6:45am, discovering the body of a 46-year-old man at Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameside. Authorities stated there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

Tributes poured in from within the combat sports community, with boxer Amir Khan sharing a heartfelt message on X. “Today we lost not only one of Britain’s greatest boxers, but a friend, a mentor, a warrior, Ricky Hatton,” Khan wrote. He emphasized the importance of mental health awareness, stating, “The hardest fight happens in silence, in the mind. We must talk about it. We must reach out.”

Hatton’s career included notable achievements in the ring, though specific details were not outlined in the report. His family is working with authorities to release further information.