Ricky Hatton's final social media post days before his shock death has emerged.
As reported by the Manchester Evening News on Sunday afternoon, Hatton was found dead at his home in Greater Manchester.
A police cordon is now in place at his home address on Bowlacre Road in Gee Cross, Hyde.
A statement from the GMP read: "Officers were called by a member of the public to attend Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameside, at 6:45am today where they found the body of a 46-year-old man. There are not currently believed to be any suspicious circumstances."
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During his boxing career, Hatton held multiple world championships and had a record of 48 fights, 45 wins and three losses. He was scheduled to return to the ring in December.
Just a few days before the shock news of his death, Hatton took to Instagram and posted a video of him training.
He wrote in the caption: "Evening run in the bag. Don’t your worry about that our kid."
Tributes pour in after Ricky Hatton's shock death
Reacting to the sad news of Hatton's death, Bolton-born boxer Amir Khan paid tribute on social media.
He wrote: "Today we lost not only one of Britain’s greatest boxers, but a friend, a mentor, a warrior, Ricky Hatton. As fighters, we tell ourselves we’re strong — we train, we sweat, we take hits, we get up. But sometimes the hardest fight happens in silence, in the mind. Mental health isn’t weakness. It’s part of being human. And we must talk about it. We must reach out. We must lean on each other.
"Ricky, thank you for everything. For your fights, your moments of glory, your grit. Thank you for pushing us, showing us what’s possible. To everyone reading this: if you’re hurting or struggling, you are not alone. Talk. Reach out. Because we need more light, more compassion, more understanding. Rest well, Ricky. You’ll always have your place in the ring of our memories."
Tyson Fury wrote: "Rip to the legend @rickyhatton may he rip. There will only ever be 1 Ricky hatton. can't believe this so young."
Topics: Ricky Hatton, Boxing, Boxing News
Marcus Chan