Sept. 15 (UPI) -- Ricky Hatton, a former light-welterweight and welterweight world champion boxer who won 45 of 48 fights, was found dead at his home in Hyde, England, Greater Manchester Police announced. He was 46.
Officers were called to the residence in Hyde at 6:45 a.m. local time Sunday and found Hatton's body. They do not believe there were any suspicious circumstances.
Hatton's family confirmed his death Monday morning.
"It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son Richard," the Hatton family said in a statement. "Richard was so much more than a world champion. To us he was simply 'Richard,' our son. A loving father, grandfather, and brother, and a true friend to many.
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