
"The British former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton, 46, has been found dead at his home. Hatton, known throughout his career as the Hitman, was one of the best-known British fighters of his generation and won several world titles. He retired in 2012 and went on to speak openly about his struggles with depression and alcohol. Hatton, who lived in Hyde, Greater Manchester, had made plans for another comeback with an exhibition fight in Dubai due to take place in December."
"Greater Manchester police (GMP) said a body was found at an address in Hyde on Sunday morning. The Guardian understands it is the body of the former boxer. A GMP 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. More details soon"
Ricky Hatton, 46, former world boxing champion known as the Hitman, has been found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester. He was one of the best-known British fighters of his generation and won multiple world titles before retiring in 2012. After retirement he spoke openly about struggles with depression and alcohol. Hatton had planned a comeback with an exhibition fight in Dubai scheduled for December. Greater Manchester Police said officers were called to an address on Bowlacre Road at 6.45am where they found the body of a 46-year-old man and that there are not currently believed to be any suspicious circumstances.
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