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The Independent UK
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Mark Staniforth

Ricky Hatton, a ‘warrior’ adored by the fans, found dead at home aged 46

Ricky Hatton has died at the age of 46 (Bradley Collyer/PA) - (PA Wire)

Ricky Hatton, who rose from a carpet shop in Manchester to win world titles at two different weights and captivate the boxing world, has died at the age of 46.

Hatton, who announced in July that he would return to the ring in a professional bout in Dubai in December, was found dead at his home in Hyde. Greater Manchester Police said they were not treating the death as suspicious.

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