JAKARTA - The world of sports, especially boxing, mourns the death of former British boxing world champion Ricky Hatton at the age of 46.
The boxer nicknamed "The Hitman" was found dead at his home in Gee Cross, Hyde, Greater Manchester, Sunday morning (14/9) at around 06.45 local time.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed that his death was not suspected of being a criminal act, although the exact cause has not yet been disclosed.
"We confirm that a body was found at the address at Bowlacre Road, Gee Cross, at 06.45 today, Sunday, September 14. This death was not treated as a suspicious case," the police's official statement quoted by the BBC said on Sunday.
Currently, further investigations are underway, and the Hatton family is asking for privacy in this difficult time.
According to Sky Sports, Ricky Hatton, born on Stockport on October 6, 1978, is one of the most popular boxers in the UK.
He started his professional career in 1997 and set an outstanding record of 45 wins, 3 defeats, and 32 knocks outs over 15 years of careers.
Hatton is known as a multi-weight and multi-time world champion boxer, especially in the light-weight (super-lightweight) and welterweight classes.
Some of its main achievements include:
- Light-Welterweight World Champion: Hatton won the IBF title in 2005 after defeating unbeaten champion Kostya Tszyu in a historic battle in Manchester. This victory is considered one of the iconic moments in modern British boxing.
- World Welterweight: In 2006, he won the WBA belt after defeating Carlos Maissa. He defended this title in several fights before facing a crushing defeat to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2007 and Manny Pacquiao in 2009.
With a total of 48 fights, Hatton is an inspiration to the younger generation of boxers in England. He is also known as a loyal supporter of football club Manchester City and often appears in public events.
After retiring, Hatton struggled with personal problems, including cocaine addiction and mental health.
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