Former two weight world champion Ricky Hatton of the UK has been found dead earlier today at his home in Manchester in the UK.
He was 46 years old when he passed and his sudden passing has brought out a huge amount of reaction from everywhere.
In boxing and in the entire world of combat sport.
Conor McGregor, Piers Morgan, Chris Eubank Jr and More React To Ricky Hatton Death
Conor McGregor said on the X platform a short time ago:
“Rest in Peace Ricky Hatton!”
BBC Sport said:
“Some very sad news. Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton has been found dead, aged 46, at his home in Greater Manchester.”
Promoter Eddie Hearn said:
“Everybody loved Ricky. May he rest in eternal peace. Our deepest condolences to Campbell, Matthew and all of the Hatton family”
Jake Paul said:
“Rest in peace to Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton. Boxing lost a great one way too young, one the greatest British fighters of all time”
Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren said:
“I am extremely saddened to learn of the passing of British boxing legend Ricky Hatton. A superbly talented fighter who inspired a generation of young boxers and fans in a way very few had done before due to both his personality and the entertainment he provided in the ring. From making his debut Widnes in 1997 to then go on to win one of the most historic fights in British boxing history against Kostya Tszyu in Manchester, Ricky will rightly go down as one of the modern greats of this sport. My deepest condolences go out to his family at this awful time.”
Chris Eubank Jr said:
“Rest in Peace Mr Ricky Hatton. We salute you”
Piers Morgan said:
“RIP Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton, 46. Found dead at his home in Manchester, police say no suspicious circumstances. What incredibly sad news.”
