Ricky Hatton dies aged 46

Former world champion Ricky Hatton has died at the age of 46.

His body was found at his home in Manchester on Sunday.

A Greater Manchester 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, who won 45 of his 48 professional bouts across an esteemed 15-year career, last fought professionally in 2012.