Ricky Hatton's manager found the body of the former world champion at his home in Hyde on Sunday morning, boxing commentator Steve Bunce has revealed (Image: PA)

Ricky Hatton's long-time manager discovered the body of his dear friend at the boxer's Hyde residence on Sunday morning, according to boxing commentator Steve Bunce.

Bunce, a close friend of Hatton , revealed he had a chat with Hatton's manager, Paul Speak, on Monday evening.

Speaking to the BBC, he shared: "He filled me in on a few details about the Friday night and the Saturday night. On the Saturday night, Ricky hadn't gone to a boxing show." The news emerges as a report was published on Ricky Hatton's final months from singing in Ibiza and boxing comeback to no shows.

"Speaky found out Sunday morning," continu

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