Ricky Hatton's former coach Billy Graham has left a heartbreaking tribute after the boxer's death at the age of 46 .

Hatton was found dead on Sunday morning after friends raised the alarm when he failed to show up at an event the night before. Police later confirmed they had found his body at his home in Gee Cross, Tameside saying there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

Tributes immediately poured in for a man who became world champion in 2005 and who was involved in some of the biggest fights in British boxing history. He was propelled into stardom with his victory over Kostya Tszyu and led thousands of his fans to Las Vegas for mega-fights with Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.

He was beaten by both and his devastating knockout defeat by the latter sen

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