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The Digest:

The British sporting world is in mourning following the sudden death of former two-weight world champion boxer Ricky Hatton, aged 46. The much-loved icon was found at his home in Hyde on Sunday morning, with police confirming they are not treating the death as suspicious.

Key Points:
  • The "Hitman" held world championships at both super-lightweight and welterweight.
  • His 2005 victory over Kostya Tszyu in Manchester is etched in British boxing history.
  • Hatton famously brought tens of thousands of fans to Las Vegas for super-fights.
  • He faced legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao at the peak of his career.
  • Tributes from sports stars highlight his humility and status as a "man of the people."
  • Sky Sports' Craig Slater called him "a remarkable human being" and "a one-off."
  • He was due to make a surprising comeback to the ring later this year.
The news has sparked an outpouring of grief, remembering not just the warrior in the ring, but the humble, working-class hero outside of it—a fighter who never forgot his roots.

Sources: Sky Sports,