The former world boxing champion, Ricky Hatton, has passed away at the age of 46, according to the PA news agency.

Hatton was discovered at his residence in Hyde, with Greater Manchester Police stating that they are not treating the death as suspicious.

A spokesperson for the police force stated: "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 world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight, was renowned for his all-action style, making him one of the most popular fighters in the first decade of the new century.

He ascended through amateur and domestic levels to compete against some of the best

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