India, Sept. 14 -- World boxing champion Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton has been found dead at his home in Greater Manchester. The 46-year-old fighter, born in Stockport, was discovered on Sunday morning, September 14, in Gee Cross, Hyde, the Manchester Evening News reported.

Boxing broadcaster IFL TV shared the heartbreaking news on Sunday on X. In a statement, they wrote, "We're sad to announce the death of former world champion and friend of IFL Ricky Hatton. A legend of a man inside and outside of the ring, he was truly one of a kind. Rest in peace Ricky, you will be missed mate."

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that officers were called at 6:45 am local time after a member of the public raised the alarm. A police cordon was se...