Pakistan, Sept. 15 -- Former world champion Ricky Hatton death shocked the boxing world on Sunday. British media reported that the 46-year-old was found dead at his home in Hyde, Manchester. Police confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances.
Hatton was a two-weight world champion, winning titles at light-welterweight and welterweight. His greatest triumph came in 2005 when he beat Kostya Tszyu to claim the IBF belt. He retired in 2012 with 45 wins in 48 fights.
The boxer openly spoke about his battles with depression, alcohol, and drugs after retirement. In interviews, he admitted to several suicide attempts. Hatton often urged others to take mental health seriously, stressing that struggles were not weakness.
Tributes poured in f...