"Hatton passed away on 14 September at the age of 46, with the Stockport-born boxer found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester. Police said there were no suspicious circumstances. The shocking news, which came three months before Hatton was due to fight in an exhibition bout, sent ripples through the boxing sphere as innumerable fans, fighters and pundits recalled the former two-weight world champion's greatest moments as well as his unique spirit and sense of humour."
"Hatton's standout triumph was perhaps his stoppage of Kostya Tszyu in Manchester in 2005, while he fought megastars Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas in 2007 and 2009, respectively. Hatton lost both of those bouts, but each was huge within the sporting world and saw thousands of Britons travel to Sin City to support The Hitman."
Ricky Hatton died on 14 September at age 46 after being found at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester; police reported no suspicious circumstances. The death occurred three months before a scheduled exhibition bout. Hatton won world titles at two weights and achieved a career-defining stoppage of Kostya Tszyu in Manchester in 2005. He fought Floyd Mayweather in 2007 and Manny Pacquiao in 2009, losing both high-profile bouts that attracted thousands of British supporters to Las Vegas. Thousands of well-wishers, boxing figures and members of the Manchester community are expected to attend a procession from Hyde and a funeral at Manchester Cathedral.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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