Tributes from across the globe have been flooding in for former champion boxer Ricky 'The Hitman' Hatton after his tragic death at the age of 46. Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde , Tameside , on Sunday morning.

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

The former world welterweight champion was a hero to many, for his work both inside the ring and out of it.

He championed charities and the young through boxing gyms, and was himself preparing to climb through the ropes again at the time of his death.

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News of his death has sparked an outpouring of grief and tributes from across the sporting world. But Hatton's

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