Boxing Star Ricky Hatton Lifeless at 46

Ricky Hatton — “The Hitman” — has died simply weeks after saying a shock return to the ring.

Larger Manchester Police confirmed the legendary fighter was discovered lifeless at his dwelling in England early Sunday morning, including his dying just isn’t being handled as suspicious.

Tributes flooded in for Hatton, one in all Britain’s most beloved boxing icons. Former champ Amir Khan wrote, “As we speak we misplaced not solely one in all Britain’s best boxers, however a pal, a mentor, a warrior.”

Olympic boxer Anthony Fowler shared, “Really feel sick. RIP Ricky Hatton.” Piers Morgan added: “RIP Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton, 46. Discovered lifeless at his dwelling in Manchester … what extremely unhappy information.”

Hatton, who earned an MBE, captured world titles in two weight courses and have become a fan favourite for his relentless model within the ring. Since retiring, he labored as a promoter and coach and even appeared on “Dancing on Ice” final yr.

He famously had Noel and Liam Gallagher from British rock band Oasis stroll him into the ring in 2008 and later attended their reunion exhibits.

Ricky was 46.