The former world champion, 46, was found at his address on Bowlacre Road in Gee Cross, Hyde, reports the Manchester Evening News.
A statement from the Greater Manchester Police read: ‘Officers were called by a member of the public to attend Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameside, at 6:45am today where they found the body of a 46-year-old man. There are not currently believed to be any suspicious circumstances.’
Hatton first boxed professionally in 1997 and went on to win world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight, finishing his career with a record of 45-3.
There were superb wins over the likes of Kostya Tszyu, Juan Urango and Jose Luis Castillo as he built an unbeaten record until 2007 before defeats to Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.
After retiring from the ring, Hatton worked in training and promoting, including working with his son Campbell who built a 14-2 pro record before retiring from the sport at 24 earlier this year.
Hatton was set to fight again this year
Ricky Hatton had been due to come out of retirement and box again in 2025, facing Eisa Al Dah in Dubai in December.
Amir Khan pays tribute to ‘mentor’ and ‘warrior’
Fellow former world champion Khan posted on X: ‘Today we lost not only one of Britain’s greatest boxers, but a friend, a mentor, a warrior, Ricky Hatton.
‘As fighters, we tell ourselves we’re strong — we train, we sweat, we take hits, we get up. But sometimes the hardest fight happens in silence, in the mind. Mental health isn’t weakness. It’s part of being human. And we must talk about it. We must reach out. We must lean on each other.
‘Ricky, thank you for everything. For your fights, your moments of glory, your grit. Thank you for pushing us, showing us what’s possible.
‘To everyone reading this: if you’re hurting or struggling, you are not alone. Talk. Reach out. Because we need more light, more compassion, more understanding.
‘Rest well, Ricky. You’ll always have your place in the ring of our memories. 🕊️💔’
