British boxing legend Ricky Hatton has died at the age of 46 at his home in Greater Manchester.

The former light-welterweight and welterweight world champion was found his Hyde home in the early hours of Sunday, September 14.

It has not yet been confirmed how the 46-year-old boxing great died.

Over the years, Hatton had been open about his mental health difficulties.

His tragic death comes just months before he was due to step back into the ring for his highly-anticipated comeback.

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After more than a decade since his last professional fight, Hatton was set to face United Arab Emirates fighter Eisa Al Dah in a middleweight showdown in Dubai.

The fight on December 2 was one Hatton said he was 'v

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