Boxing legend Ricky Hatton was found hanged, an inquest heard today.

Hatton, who clinched world titles in two weight divisions, was discovered dead at his Manchester residence by his manager and long-time mate Paul Speak last month. He was laid to rest last week as fans thronged the city streets before a service took place at Manchester Cathedral.

This morning, an inquest into his death was opened with coroner Alison Mutch informing the court that Hatton was found unresponsive in his bedroom by Mr Speak, who was scheduled to accompany the boxer to Dubai that same day for a press conference to officially announce his comeback fight.

A provisional cause of death was stated as hanging.

The court also learned Hatton was last seen by his family on Friday, 12 September, two days prior to his

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