
Ricky Hatton, the former world boxing champion known as the 'Hitman' and 'People's Champion,' has died at 46. Police found him at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, and say the death is not suspicious. Hatton fought from 1997 to 2012 and later became a trainer and manager. He had announced a comeback fight for December 2025 in Dubai. Tributes have poured in from across the boxing world.