‘Friend, mentor, warrior’ – Amir Khan and Piers Morgan lead emotional tributes after tragic death of Ricky Hatton at 46

TRIBUTES have poured in from across the sporting world and beyond following the tragic death of boxing icon Ricky Hatton.

Hatton, 46, was discovered this morning in his Manchester home and his death is not being treated as suspicious.

Greater Manchester Police said: “We can confirm that we have found a body at an address on Bowlacre Road in Gee Cross at 6.45am today, Sunday, September 14. The death is not being treated as suspicious.”

Hatton, who held an MBE, had worked as a boxing promoter and trainer since hanging up his gloves.

While he also appeared on the TV show Dancing on Ice last year.

The ‘Hitman’ leaves behind a boxing legacy that saw him hold multiple world champion titles and put on some memorable fights.

And his influence on the people around him has led to a slew of touching tributes following his death.

Fellow British boxing icon Amir Khan heartbreaking 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.”

While broadcasting icon Piers Morgan added: “RIP Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton, 46.

“Found dead at his home in Manchester, police say no suspicious circumstances. What incredibly sad news.”

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