Manchester City held a minute’s appreciation ahead of the Manchester derby for “revered supporter” Ricky Hatton following the death of the British boxing icon. Hatton was found dead in his Greater Manchester home on Sunday, September 14, at the age of 46. The boxing champion was a huge Man City fan, often wearing sky blue shorts in the ring and using the City anthem Blue Moon as his walkout song throughout his career. In 2008, Hatton fulfilled a long-time dream when he fought Juan Lazcano at his home club’s Etihad Stadium.

Ricky Hatton has died aged 46, with tributes pouring in for the former boxing champion.Greater Manchester Police confirmed that a body was discovered at Hatton’s home, adding that…

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

Former world champion Ricky Hatton is found dead at his home in Manchester.

Greater Manchester Police said in a statement that a body had been found on Sunday morning in the town of Hyde

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The British authorities said that the boxer, who retired in 2012, was found unresponsive at a home in Greater Manchester.

Boxing great Ricky Hatton has died suddenly aged 46. Tributes are pouring in for the great who was due to attend the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday,

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Manchester City held a minute’s appreciation ahead of the Manchester derby for “revered supporter” Ricky Hatton following the death of the British boxing icon. Hatton was found…

British boxer Ricky Hatton is remembered as a "warrior" who became the "people's champion" as the sporting world reacts to his death.

Manchester City held a minute’s appreciation for Ricky Hatton before the derby against United on Sunday after the world champion boxer’s death

Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton, who has died aged 46, achieved all he dreamed of and more, writes Chris McKenna.

City in mourning for one of its most beloved sons who always remained true to his roots but battled more than his fair share of demons

British boxing icon Ricky Hatton has died at 46, sparking tributes from across sport.

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Ricky Hatton 'had a heart as big as his smile, and his kindness, humour and loyalty touched everyone who was lucky enough to know him,' his family said today after the boxer's…

Ricky Hatton's family pay tribute to the former world champion, who was found dead at the age of 46 at his home in Manchester on Sunday.