Ricky Hatton, Former World Boxing Champion, Dies at 46
Boxer Ricky Hatton stands by the pitch before Manchester City's English Premier League soccer match against Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England, on Sept. 22, 2013. Jon Super/AP Photo
MANCHESTER, England—Ricky Hatton, the former boxing world champion who rose to become one of the most popular fighters in the sport, has died. He was 46.
Hatton was found dead at his home in Greater Manchester, Britain’s Press Association reported Sunday.