British boxing legend Ricky Hatton has died aged 46, just weeks after announcing his return to the ring.

The former world champion was found dead at his home in Greater Manchester. His death is not being treated as suspicious, police said.

During his career between 1997 and 2012, Hatton won multiple titles in the light welterweight and welterweight divisions. He has been lauded as one of the most beloved British boxers of all time.

He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2024.

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.”

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