Former British boxing champ Ricky Hatton died by suicide and was found hanging at his home, according to a report from Sky News.

The report cited a South Manchester coroner’s court hearing that revealed an initial cause of death.

He was 46 years old.

Hatton’s untimely death made headlines last month after he was found unresponsive in his room on September 14 by his manager, Paul Speak.

Fight fans will remember the Manchester-native as a world champion in the light-welterweight and welterweight classes and one of the most popular fighters from the late-90s well into the 2000s.

The ex-champ was set to return to the ring and fight in December.

“He was excited for the future; his bag was packed, ready to go to Dubai to promote a comeback fight, and he was planning a celebration in Duba

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