Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton (pictured in 1999) had a glittering 15-year career at the top of the sport.

Hatton, known throughout his career as the Hitman, was one of the best known British fighters of his generation

Boxing great was hugely popular with British fight fans and was open about his mental-health struggles in retirement

British world boxing champion nicknamed ‘the Hitman’ loved by his vast army of fans