Mike Tyson’s Poignant Message to Ricky Hatton Resurfaces After Boxer’s Death

Mike Tyson once gave Ricky Hatton a touching piece of advice before the boxer's sudden death.

British boxing legend Hatton died at the age of 46.

His body was found in his home in Greater Manchester on Sunday.

Greater Manchester Police are not treating the death as suspicious, with Hatton's family issuing a statement in the wake of the former world champion's tragic passing.

The cause of his death remains unclear, but he dealt with mental health and addiction issues throughout his life.

During a joint interview with Tyson on The Clare Balding Show back in 2013, the ex-world heavyweight champion issued a poignant message to his fellow boxing great.

Tyson, who has struggled with depression, low self-esteem, and anxiety throughout his own life, spoke of his admiration for Hatton and told him to stop 'beating yourself up' in a moving exchange.

Ricky Hatton, 46, was found dead in his Greater Manchester home. Image: Getty

"He doesn't see himself with the same eyes that everybody else sees him with," he told Clare Balding, referring to Hatton.

"He's a respected man... I respect Ricky."

Tyson added: "You know... you'd be hurting the wrong person if you hurt yourself.

"You can do whatever you want to do... you're feeling down on yourself, but you could accomplish (anything).

"You're a good guy, beautiful person, stop thinking down and beating yourself up. People love you.

"Talk to your mother, we make mistakes... we're only human... we're not gods. You think we are but we are not."

To which Hatton replied: "Yeah, absolutely!"

Mike Tyson gave touching advice to Ricky Hatton during a joint interview. Image: Getty

Hatton was arguably the most popular British boxer of all-time, with his loyal fanbase travelling in their thousands to watch him fight the likes of Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas.

He suffered the first defeat of his professional career against Mayweather in 2007 before losing to Pacquiao in 2009.

But his bouts against 'Money' and 'PacMan' remain etched in British boxing history.

Hatton will be most remembered for his stunning victory over Kostya Tszyu to win the IBF and The Ring light-welterweight titles.