To the boxing world Ricky Hatton was the formidable 'Hitman', a champion welterweight known for his relentless offense in the ring. But for those back where Hatton grew up in Hyde, a town in Tameside,

T ragedy struck the boxing community over the weekend when it was announced that Hall of Famer and former WBC champion Ricky Hatton was found dead in his home. Following a statement from Hatton’s family on Monday, the legendary boxer’s son, Campbell, paid tribute to his dad in a separate post on Tuesday night.

Eddie Hearn, the boxing promoter, branded Chris Eubank Jnr an “a------” after he interrupted a tribute to the late Ricky Hatton.

A 10-bell salute to Ricky Hatton was made at the World Boxing Championships as more tributes continue to flood in for the star. An image of The Hitman in the ring was also displayed on the eleventh day of the championships at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool.

Chris Eubank Jr has come under fire for appearing to stop Eddie Hearn from paying tribute to the late Ricky Hatton. British boxing legend Hatton was found dead at his home in Greater Manchester on

Sending Tszyu — who infamously took home a decision win over Floyd Mayweather’s trainer and uncle, Roger Mayweather 10 years prior, into retirement, the Russian failed to answer the bell for the final round.

Hatton, known as "The Hitman", was found dead at home in Manchester earlier. The 46-year-old was set to return to the ring in December.

From immediate reactions across the boxing and sporting world, including tribute paid to him that day at the Manchester Derby, countless numbers have come forward to remember Hatton, who revitalized British boxing, inspired a generation, and became one of the most popular and beloved fighters of a generation across the world.