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Former boxing champion Ricky Hatton dies aged 46

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The former light-welterweight and welterweight world champion was one of the most popular boxers in British history. News of Hatton’s death comes two months after he announced he would make a return to boxing in December.

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  • Ricky Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester.
  • Police are not treating his death as suspicious. 8s
  • Hatton was a former light welterweight and welterweight world champion. 13s
  • He was considered one of the most popular boxers in British history. 18s
  • His death follows his recent announcement of a planned return to boxing. 22s
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