Micah Richards and Roy Keane have both paid tribute to Ricky Hatton after he passed away at the age of 46. Hatton was found dead at his home in Greater Manchester this morning (September 14) .

The devastating news comes months after the legendary boxer announced his return to boxing with a fight planned in December. As well as being a former world champion, Hatton was also a big City supporter.

And speaking on Sky Sports ahead of this afternoon’s Manchester derby at the Etihad, Richards paid a heartfelt tribute to Hatton, who he got to know during his time at City .

“Obviously the news is devastating,” he said. “We got it what, half an hour ago? I was taken aback, to be honest, because he was such an icon.

“British icon, boxing, sports, a true Man City fan. But most important

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