Ricky Hatton's younger brother, Matthew, has paid a heartbreaking tribute to the former world champion who was found dead at his residence in Greater Manchester on Sunday morning.
The 46-year-old sporting icon's passing has left fans and fellow fighters devastated.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed they are not treating the circumstances as suspicious. The Stockport-born fighter was found at his property in Gee Cross, Hyde.
Floral tributes and boxing gloves have been placed outside the home by grieving supporters. The tragic loss has sparked widespread mourning across the sporting world, with tributes flooding in from boxing legends and sports stars alike.
Ricky Hatton's younger brother, Matthew, has paid a heartbreaking tribute to the former world champion who was found dead at his residence in Greater Manchester on Sunday morning
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The late boxer's younger sibling, Matthew, has shared a deeply personal farewell message alongside a collection of photographs depicting their lives together.
The 44-year-old former professional fighter posted six images showing the brothers from their school days through to recent times.
"I love you Richard. See you on the other side X," Matthew wrote.
I love you Richard 💙
— Matthew Hatton (@MagicMattHatton) September 14, 2025
See you on the other side X pic.twitter.com/X5u3tAvSxz
The photographs featured the pair as schoolchildren, captured during their professional boxing careers, and in later years.
Matthew, who competed for British and Commonwealth titles and once challenged Canelo Alvarez, frequently appeared on his brother's undercards during major bouts.
The heavyweight champion Tyson Fury expressed his shock to the news on Instagram, declaring: "RIP to the legend, Ricky Hatton. There will only be one Ricky Hatton. Can't believe this, so young."
Fury shared a photograph from their training sessions together, taken during a period when both men faced personal and mental health struggles.
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The image showed the two fighters shirtless in the gym during Fury's own battle with depression and weight gain.
Former world champion Amir Khan delivered a poignant reflection on mental health alongside his tribute.
"Today we lost not only one of Britain's greatest boxers, but a friend, a mentor, a warrior, Ricky Hatton," Khan wrote.
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"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 isn’t weakness. It’s part of being human. And we must talk about it. We must reach out. We must lean on each other."
Veteran boxing promoter Frank Warren paid extensive homage to the former champion, describing him as more than just a boxing great.
"He was a British sporting icon, not just a boxing icon but a sporting icon," Warren stated during a GB News appearance.
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Frank Warren joined Dawn Neesom on GB News to reflect on his memories of the boxing icon | GB NEWSThe promoter recalled signing Hatton at 18 years old, when the young fighter sold merely a handful of tickets for his debut.
Warren emphasised how Hatton would later then draw 30,000 British supporters to Las Vegas for his fights.
"What you saw was what you got with Ricky, a lovely, lovely bloke. He was a fan's friend, he'd be down the pub with them," he reflected.
Pep Guardiola fought back tears as Man City paid tribute to Ricky Hatton before their Man Utd clash on Sunday
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Manchester City confirmed they would honour their devoted supporter with the tribute at the Etihad Stadium.
Pep Guardiola later described the moment as extraordinarily moving, with the City boss visibly emotional during the minute of applause before the game.
"I have been 10 years and I don't remember one so intense like today. Thank you so much to Manchester United fans," the Spaniard said.
The club released an official statement expressing their devastation, remembering Hatton as "one of City's most loved and revered supporters" who achieved glory winning world titles at welterweight and light-welterweight divisions.