RECAP: Ricky Hatton - Rivals Man United and Man City give a minute's applause as they wear black armbands to pay respect to boxing legend found dead at 46

Thanks for joining us today after the tragic death of Ricky Hatton.

The boxing icon was found at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, where a police cordon is in place.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed a body had been found at Hatton's address and his death is not being treated as suspicious.

Emotional fans left floral tributes and boxing gloves outside his property, which was called 'The Heartbreak'.

Tributes continued to flood in on Sunday from the sporting world and beyond.

Man United and Man City wore black armbands and held a minute's applause before the Manchester derby, while Liam Gallagher last said he was 'absolutely devastated'.

Kindhearted Ricky Hatton told a bullied schoolboy to 'keep his chin up' in a video taken just days before the boxer's death.

The boxing icon, 46, sent the inspirational video to schoolboy Louie after he was targeted by cruel bullies.

The two-weight world champion offered words of support to the youngster, who had recently taken up boxing.

In the 30-second video, Hatton tells him that getting in the ring would give him confidence and help him beat the bullies.

Moment Ricky Hatton tells bullied boy to 'keep his chin up'

The boxing icon, 46, sent the inspirational video to schoolboy Louie after he was targeted by cruel bullies.

Ricky Hatton's ex-girlfriend Chelsea Claire called the boxer an 'inspiration' in a heartbreaking tribute.

Chelsea dated the two-weight world champion in 2023 and took to her social media page where she shared a sweet photo of the pair together.

'Heartbroken doesn't begin to cover what myself and the rest of the world are feeling,' she wrote.

'You were an inspiration to many and I was lucky to call you my partner. You will be missed so much.'

Ricky's brother, Matthew, who was also a professional boxer, has taken to his X account tonight where he posted photos of himself with his brother throughout the years.

In a touching tribute, he wrote: 'I love you Richard. See you on the other side X'

Liam Gallagher has, in the last hour, posted his own tribute to Ricky Hatton.

The Oasis frontman, who alongside his brother Noel was pals with 'The Hitman', said he was 'absolutely devastated'.

The Daily Mail's chief sports writer Oliver Holt has been recounting his memories of Ricky Hatton.

In this touching article, he tells how he 'loved watching Hatton and being around Hatton as much as any sports star I've ever known. He had the courage of a pride of lions and a streak of tigers, he had the humility of an average Joe and the draw of the Pied Piper'.

You can read it in full below.

Fame didn't change the way Ricky Hatton treated people

OLIVER HOLT: That night in Manchester, that night in early June 2005, it felt as if Ricky Hatton were immortal. That night he fought the great Kostya Tszyu for IBF light-welterweight world title.

Phil Foden dedicated his goal and Manchester City's derby victory over rivals Manchester United to the late Ricky Hatton.

He wrote on X 'that was for you Ricky' alongside photos from the 3-0 victory.

Paul Malignaggi, who fought and lost to Hatton in 2008, said he has been left 'shocked' by news that 'The Hitman' has died.

The Italian-American said Hatton seemed in 'great spirits' when he spoke with him a couple of months.

Writing on X, Malignaggi said 'to say I'm shocked would be an understatement', before adding: 'Extremely sad. Sending condolences to all his family and loved ones.'

Phil Foden has been speaking to Sky Sports after Manchester City brushed rivals United aside in a 3-0 derby victory.

The England international, who opened the scoring for Pep Guardiola's side, said the win 'was for him [Hatton] and his family and for the people suffering right now'.

'The lads gave everything. It wasn't a pretty match but it was all for him,' he said.

There was a ten-bell salute to the late Ricky Hatton at the 2025 World Boxing Championships.

A picture of 'The Hitman' was projected onto a screen at the M&S Bank Arena, in Liverpool, in memory of the two-weight world champion ahead of finals night.

Hatton had a glittering 15-year career at the top of the sport.

The aggressive, brave fighter, known as 'the Hitman', held multiple world and UK titles, winning 45 of his 48 professional bouts.

But he came from humbler beginnings. Born in Stockport in October 1978, he grew up on the nearby Hattersley estate in the Tameside area of Greater Manchester.

His mother and father, Carol and Ray Hatton, owned four pubs, including the one on the estate - next door to the home of the Moors murderers.

It was a far cry from the bright lights of Las Vegas, where he found himself in 2007, facing one of the biggest fights of his career, against Floyd Mayweather.

Despite losing to the American star in one of his great career heartbreaks, Mr Hatton had plenty of highlights too, including defeating Russia's Kostya Tszyu and Mexico's Jose Luis Castillo.

And after his tragic untimely death today, aged 46, just weeks after announcing a dramatic return to the ring, fans are reflecting on his incredible rise to stardom.

Read the full story below.

How Ricky Hatton reached peak of boxing from Manchester childhood

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

Ricky Hatton appeared fit and sharp as he sweated through a workout in a video he posted just days before his death.

The former World Boxing Champion died today aged 46 just weeks after announcing a dramatic return to the ring.

Hatton was found at his home in Greater Manchester this morning, where a police cordon currently sits outside, with his death not being treated as suspicious.

Just two days ago he posted a video of himself on Instagram looking healthy and in good spirits as he worked up a sweat on a running machine during an evening training session.

Ricky Hatton looked fit and sharp in video just days before his death

The former World Boxing Champion died today aged 46 just weeks after announcing a dramatic return to the ring.