Floyd Mayweather Causes Outrage With First Post After Ricky Hatton's Death
Floyd Mayweather has risked angering the boxing world with his first posts since the tragic death of former opponent Ricky Hatton.
British boxing legend Hatton was found dead at his home in Manchester on Sunday at the age of 46.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "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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Hatton had previously spoken about his battles with depression and addiction, and in 2023 he was the subject of a documentary 'Hatton' in which he discussed his life and dealing with retirement.
'The Hitman' last fought professionally in 2012 and was preparing to make a shock return to the ring to fight the United Arab Emirates' Eisa Al Dah in a middleweight bout in Dubai on December 2.
Hatton won world titles at welterweight and light-welterweight during his professional career and famously fought both Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao in huge title fights in Las Vegas, with the British fighter losing both.
Pacquiao was among those to lead tributes to Hatton after the news of his death was made public.
He posted on social media: "I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Ricky Hatton. He was not only a great fighter inside the ring but also a brave and kind man in life.
"We shared unforgettable moments in boxing history and I will always honor the respect and sportsmanship he showed.
"Ricky fought bravely, not just in the ring, but in his journey through life. He truly had a good fight, and we are all blessed to have been part of his wonderful journey.
"My prayers and deepest condolences go out to the Hatton family and all his loved ones. May the Lord give you strength and comfort in this difficult time. May he rest in peace."
What did Floyd Mayweather post?
Mayweather, on the other hand, is yet to address Hatton's death and risked infuriating the boxing world with several posts on Monday morning.
He took to Instagram to post a picture of a betting slip to his story, after placing a wager on the WNBA game between the Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm.
Mayweather later posted two more stories promoting club nights in Las Vegas, with one featuring an AI generated image of a woman wearing a bikini.
As of publication, he is yet to respond to the news of Hatton's death.
Fans were quick to call him out on Instagram, with one posting: "No RIP Ricky Hatton?"
While another added: "Damn Floyd no tribute post or words of encouragement for the Hatton family?
"Manny said something, just shows the difference in character between you two."
Mayweather fought Hatton on December 8 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for the WBC and The Ring welterweight world titles.
The American defeated the British fighter by TKO in the tenth round to extend his professional record to 39-0.
Topics: Floyd Mayweather, Ricky Hatton, Boxing, Manny Pacquiao
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