BBC News presenter Samantha Simmonds halted the live broadcast to deliver the news BBC News halted for 'incredibly sad' news of Ricky Hatton's death (Image: James Fearn, Getty Images)

Samantha Simmonds interrupted BBC News to announce the shocking death of boxing legend Ricky Hatton .

She informed viewers: "Now some breaking news to bring you and the British boxer Ricky Hatton has died at the age of 46. Let's cross live to BBC Sport and Hugh Ferris."

Hugh responded: "Samantha, thank you very much indeed. It's incredibly sad news from the world of boxing this afternoon. Aged just 46, Ricky Hatton, known to his fans as the Hitman has passed away.

"He was found dead at his home, we understand. He was due to attend the fight of one of his fighters, he'd been training, last night

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