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,

RICKY HATTON has been remembered for an incredible gesture that left one old school pal over the moon. The boxing icon, 46, was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, in the early

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.

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.

A public book of condolence is set to open in memory of former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton in the hometown of the "local lad who was fiercely proud of his roots". The 46-year-old fighter nicknamed the Hitman was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, on Sunday.