Ricky was one of those rare people who was loved by everyone and gave so many wonderful boxing memories.

British boxing champion Ricky Hatton has been found dead at his home aged 46, Greater Manchester Police say.

Hatton’s stellar career included world titles in two weight classes – light-welterweight and welterweight – here’s a brief look at his highlights.

Hatton was a life-long Manchester City supporter – and the club has held a minute of appreciation for him at today’s derby against Manchester United.

Gypsy King Tyson Fury has joined the tribute train saying there “will only ever be one Ricky Hatton” and Amir Khan saying he will always have a “place in the ring of our memories”.

Today we lost not only one of Britain’s greatest boxers, but a friend, a mentor, a warrior,” says former world champion Amir Khan.

“Like many he was one of my first introductions into boxing,” unified super-bantamweight champion Ellie Scotney writes on X.

“What the Hitman did for not just British Boxing but boxing in general will forever live on.”

Hatton won 45 of 48 professional bouts across his 15-year career, and last fought professionally in 2012. He matched up with some of the biggest names of his generation, including Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao.

Today he is being celebrated as one of the heroes who gave everything in boxing for God and country.

Our condolences to his family and friends, boxing world as a whole.