Ricky Hatton , the former world boxing champion who rose to become one of the most popular fighters in the sport, has died. He was 46.

Hatton was found dead at his home in Greater Manchester, CBS News partner BBC News and Britain's Press Association reported Sunday.

The World Boxing Association mourned Hatton's death on social media Sunday.

"With deep sadness, the WBA mourns the passing of Ricky 'The Hitman' Hatton," the WBA wrote . "A true champion, an indomitable spirit, and a legend of the sport. Your legacy will live on in every fight and in the hearts of boxing fans around the world."

Police said they were not treating the death as suspicious.

"Officers were called by a member of the public to attend Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameside, at 6:45am today where they found the body o

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