The sports world reacted with sadness to the news of the death of former boxing champion Ricky Hatton.

Hatton was found dead at his home in Manchester, England. Police there, according to reports, said there was nothing suspicious about his death. Hatton was 46 and recently had started training for his own return to the boxing ring later this year.

Hatton, from Manchester, went 45-3 as a boxer over more than 15 years. He won titles at light welterweight and welterweight. His first loss as a pro came in 2007 against Floyd Mayweather Jr. Two years later, he also lost a fight to fellow all-time great Manny Pacquiao.

Hatton had a huge and supportive worldwide fanbase, in part thanks to his open and frank discussion about his struggles with mental health and addiction.

Check out some of the tributes to Hatton below.

British boxing former champion Ricky Hatton dead at 46 ahead of planned comeback pic.twitter.com/TyibUjCWBL

— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) September 14, 2025

Today we lost not only one of Britain’s greatest boxers, but a friend, a mentor, a warrior, Ricky Hatton.

As fighters, we tell ourselves we’re strong — we train, we sweat, we take hits, we get up. But sometimes the hardest fight happens in silence, in the mind. Mental health… pic.twitter.com/JwSaYJe6XE

— Amir Khan (@amirkingkhan) September 14, 2025

I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Ricky Hatton.  He was not only a great fighter inside the ring but also a brave and kind man in life.  We shared unforgettable moments in boxing history and I will always honor the respect and sportsmanship he showed. Ricky fought…

— Manny Pacquiao (@MannyPacquiao) September 14, 2025

Absolutely devastated to hear the news about RICKY HATTON it was an absolute honour to know him and carry his belts RIP CHAMP LIVE FOREVER LG x

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) September 14, 2025

Rest in Peace Ricky Hatton! 🙏 pic.twitter.com/bliQ6txY3Z

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) September 14, 2025

Manchester City are devastated to learn Ricky Hatton has passed away, aged 46.

Ricky was one of City’s most loved and revered supporters, who will always be remembered for a glittering boxing career that saw him win world titles at welterweight and light-welterweight.

Everyone… pic.twitter.com/6PcjliPBde

— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 14, 2025

Everybody loved Ricky. May he rest in eternal peace. Our deepest condolences to Campbell, Matthew and all of the Hatton family 💔 pic.twitter.com/9emyHwc7DA

— Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) September 14, 2025

There was press conferences and then there was Ricky Hatton press conferences.

A rare gem who’s talking outside of the ring was just as good as his talking inside of it 💎

A true legend.pic.twitter.com/q2Nfxu1NWS

— IFL TV (@IFLTV) September 14, 2025

Salute The Hitman Ricky Hatton pic.twitter.com/IhMsDl3WCV

— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) September 14, 2025

There was a minute's applause in the Manchester derby in memory of Ricky Hatton, who sadly passed away this morning ❤️ pic.twitter.com/xYkFVuhRIs

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) September 14, 2025

Our frontpage tomorrow. Ricky Hatton: The People's Champ #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/uc3ey9FuUt

— Manchester News MEN (@MENnewsdesk) September 14, 2025

Such a sad day for combat sports. Sad day for Great Britain. Sad day for Manchester. I remember as a young boy staying up late to watch his legendary career. The original people’s champion, one of us. Rest in peace Ricky Hatton 💔 pic.twitter.com/2phiyCEneM

— Tom Aspinall (@AspinallMMA) September 14, 2025

Shocked and saddened to hear the passing of Ricky Hatton. When we had this training session I remember thinking, holy shit, that’s Ricky Hatton holding pads for me!
My thoughts are with his loved ones. RIP to a legend and a true Manchester icon. pic.twitter.com/vGzIBQBbmD

— michael (@bisping) September 14, 2025

A wonderful tribute to Ricky Hatton at today’s Manchester Derby 👏 pic.twitter.com/miTxw4DHAK

— IFL TV (@IFLTV) September 14, 2025

In 2008 Ricky Hatton fought at the Etihad Stadium (then called City of Manchester Stadium) and this is how he walked out.

Legend 😢🩵 pic.twitter.com/2XsvSMcfXv

— The City Ramble (@TheCityRamble) September 14, 2025

There really was nobody like Ricky Hatton ❤️ pic.twitter.com/59DzxtNBJY

— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) September 14, 2025

British boxing icon Ricky Hatton has died at the age of 46.

The multi-time world champion leaves behind a fantastic legacy.

Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/O0qz2uw4Ia

— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) September 14, 2025

"I don't think there'll be another Ricky Hatton in what he achieved and his popularity amongst the British public"

Adam Smith reflects on his greatest times covering Ricky Hatton, and pays respect to the 'people's champion'. pic.twitter.com/ZBB5iNWxBc

— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) September 14, 2025

"Just devastating."

Wayne Rooney pays tribute to his friend Ricky Hatton. pic.twitter.com/BzrKHDF7Bj

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) September 14, 2025

The Ring is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Ring Magazine super-lightweight champion, Ricky Hatton.

Our deepest sympathies are with Ricky’s friends and family at this time. pic.twitter.com/0HDq7stltO

— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) September 14, 2025

I am crushed to hear of the death of Ricky Hatton. Not
Only a terrific fighter but also a good guy. Never had any interaction with him that wasn’t a good one.

— Al Bernstein (@AlBernstein) September 14, 2025

Ricky Hatton's former coach leaves heartbreaking message after boxer's deathhttps://t.co/G9plYL24W6pic.twitter.com/2cVQnXRChd

— Mirror Sport (@MirrorSport) September 14, 2025

Ricky Hatton's tragic interview weeks before death pic.twitter.com/igctraaSsm

— The Sun (@TheSun) September 14, 2025

Ricky Hatton's heartfelt message to bullied boy days before boxer's death pic.twitter.com/8vAY05WMnG

— Sun Sport (@SunSport) September 14, 2025

RIP Hitman 🙏🏾
One of the best to do it.
Our British hero. pic.twitter.com/8H7kEBsDN7

— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) September 14, 2025

RIP legend 😢 pic.twitter.com/U41igChbGu

— Joseph Parker (@joeboxerparker) September 14, 2025

Rest in Peace Mr Ricky Hatton. We salute you 🫡

— Chris Eubank Jr (@ChrisEubankJr) September 14, 2025

Rest in peace, Ricky Hatton… condolences go out to him and his entire family 🙏🏾🕊️🫡

— Jamel Herring (@JamelHerring) September 14, 2025

This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Tributes pour in after news of Ricky Hatton's death

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