Ricky Hatton, the hearty British boxer who rose to stardom and fought Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, died Sunday . He was 46.

Hatton was found dead at his home in Manchester , authorities said. Police said his death was not considered suspicious.

“A true champion, an indomitable spirit, and a legend of the sport ,” the World Boxing Association wrote on social media. “Your legacy will live on in every fight and in the hearts of boxing fans around the world.”

Hatton began his boxing career 43-0 , winning title belts at two weight classes during the early 2000s. But it was his style not his record that endeared him to fans on both sides of the Atlantic. Hatton prided himself on “all-action” fights, constantly moving forward with a barrage of punches.

“You’ll never be bored o

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