Ricky Hatton, the former world boxing champion, has died at the age of 46. Known as ‘the Hitman’, he won world titles in both light-welterweight and welterweight divisions, achieving a record of 45 wins in 48 fights. His body was discovered at his home in Manchester, with no suspicious circumstances reported. Hatton’s impactful career included victories over notable fighters such as Kostya Tszyu and Jose Luis Castillo, and more than 30,000 fans famously supported him during a title fight against Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas. He announced a comeback in 2023, set to fight Eisa Al Dah in December but had struggled with mental health and previous fight comebacks. Tributes from the boxing community highlighted his legacy and popularity, with figures like Tyson Fury and Amir Khan expressing their condolences. The article emphasizes Hatton’s status as a beloved icon in British boxing and his battles beyond the ring.