Ricky Hatton has died aged 46.
Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde on Sunday morning. Greater Manchester Police said they are not treating the death as suspicious.
A police spokesperson said: “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.”
Hatton held multiple world championships at light-welterweight and one at welterweight during a 15-year professional career.
The British boxing great had been due to make a comeback to the ring in December.
Hatton’s stellar career included epic fights against Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.
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