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Former world champion in boxing Ricky Hatton dies at 46

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Former world boxing master Ricky Hatton, whose versatile style made him one of the most popular fighters of 2000, died. He was 46 years elderly.

The World Boxing Association and former Hatton manager Frank Warren, were one of those who mourned Hatton on Sunday in social media.

“With deep sadness WBA mourns Ricky’s departure” Hitman “Hatton” WBA wrote. “A true master, a steadfast spirit and a legend of this sport. Your heritage will live in every fight and hearts of boxing fans around the world.”

Greater Manchester police confirmed that officers found the body of an unidentified 46-year-old man at home in Hyde, England and that “they are not currently considered suspicious circumstances.”

The police would not disclose the man’s identity, but said that they cooperate with his family to make a statement for the media.

Hatton won the world titles in lightweight welterweight and welterweight. He got up through the amateur and national level to face one of the best boxers of his generation, including Kostya thesis, Floyd Mayweather Jr. And Manny Pacquiao.

Hatton’s former attitude also lit it to fans around the world and was open to mental health issues, which he survived after retiring from the ring.

He defeated the rainfall with his family and the court case with the former coach Billy Graham to be successful coach, training Zhanata Zhakiyanova to win the World Bantamweight title in 2017.

Hatton announced in July that he would return to boxing in December in a professional duel against Eisie Al Dah in Dubai.

“RIP to the legend of Ricky Hatton May on Rip”, boxing master Tyson Fury he wrote on Instagramwith photos of the couple together. “There will be only 1 Ricky Hatton. I can’t believe in such a juvenile.”

After a low but impressive amateur career, Hatton began his journey to become one of the most popular British boxers in history with victory over Colin Mcauley in 1997.

After 21 straightforward wins, Hatton appeared to defeat Jon Thaxton for the title of British Lightweight Welter Wweight in 2000 and began to make Manchester the men to men Arena at the time was his own with a series of defense.

Hatton’s great breakthrough took place in June 2005, when he forced the defense of the Master of Teszyu to move to the stool at the end of the fight with the IBF title in Manchester. Hatton would later describe this as his biggest win.

His American debut took place the following year, winning points over Luis Collazo in Boston, but larger monuments have already been established, and his victory over the Mexican great Jose Luis Castillo in Las Vegas in June 2007 a ticket for greatness.

More and more loved by the audience for their fighting style and hordes of cacophonous fans who followed him, Hatton landed a lucrative clash with Mayweather later the same year, but he will succumb to his first professional failure.

The next meeting with Pacquiao turned out to be a step too far, and Hatton announced his retirement after a brutal loss in the second round.

“We shared unforgettable moments in the history of boxing and I will always respect the respect and sporting activities he showed” Pacquiao Posted on Instagram. “Ricky fought bravely, not only in the ring, but on his journey through life. He really had a good fight and we are all blessed that we were part of his wonderful journey.”

Hatton returned three years later after folding and lasting problems with depression and drinking, as well as allegations of drug operate. While he lost to Vyacheslav Senchenko, the very fact that he managed to return to the ring was seen as a personal triumph.

IN Post on XWarren described Hatton as “a perfectly talented warrior who inspired the generation of juvenile boxers and fans in a way that few earlier did it,” adding that “he would rightly fall as one of the contemporary great sport of this sport.”

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Tony Bellews Bold KO Prediction for Dubois vs Wardley 2: Yep, I Said It

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Tony Bellew's Bold KO Prediction for Dubois vs Wardley 2: "Yep, I Said It"

Tony Bellew is going against the grain for tonight’s Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley rematch.

The pair meet again just five months on from their thrilling first encounter, with Dubois now WBO champion having won the belt from Wardley via eleventh round stoppage.

After surviving two early knockdowns, the Londoner – who is now in his second stint as heavyweight titlist – took over the contest with a solid jab setting up thudding attacks that exhausted Wardley.

Though the Ipswich man stayed on his feet throughout, referee Howard Foster waved it off as the punishment because too much.

It is how the fight ended, and those last few rounds in which Dubois was largely dominating, that make him a strong favourite to retain his belt.

Giving his prediction to the BBCformer cruiserweight world champion Bellew backed Wardley to have success early again, but capitalise fully this time and end it.

“I’m going to be the difference. I am going to back Fabio Wardley by knockout within six rounds. Yep, I said [it]. I’m going for Fab within six.”

Dubois was on the canvas within ten seconds last time out, and took a knee in the third when hurt again.

Bellew has questioned Dubois’ resolve in the past, pointing to his stoppage loss to Joe Joyce as proof that there is a point he can be pushed to that he is not willing to go beyond. Many, however, will look to the first Wardley performance and disagree.

Both men recorded the highest weights of their careers on the scalessuggesting that neither will be changing the gameplan to a more measured affair, rather looking to engage in round 13 from the off tonight at London’s O2.

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Peter Fury Shares Final Thoughts on Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: I Still Think That

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Peter Fury Shares Final Thoughts on Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: "I Still Think That"

Top trainer Peter Fury has offered his expert analysis on the rematch between Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley, believing it is still a 50/50 fight.

Others, meanwhile, will argue that Dubois should be made a considerable favourite, based on how he was able to dismantle Wardley in their first encounter.

In order to do so, the ‘Dynamite’ puncher was compelled to climb off the canvas in rounds one and three, having been put down by blows to the top of his head.

Proceedings then became a little one-sided as Dubois, utilising his fundamentals, managed to score an 11th-round finish with his thudding jab and superior footwork.

Wardley, however, wasted little time before activating the rematch clause in their contract and, in turn, securing the chance to reclaim his WBO title at London’s O2 Arena tomorrow evening.

Many will argue that such a swift turnaround could lead to his downfall while, due to his power and toughness, others would suggest that the 31-year-old is always dangerous, no matter the opponent standing across from him.

As such, coach Fury has told Boxing King Media that, while Dubois is rightfully brimming with confidence, it would be foolish to entirely dismiss Wardley’s attributes.

“I think it’s a great heavyweight fight – Dubois has got heavy hands and a good jab as well, so it’ll be interesting.

“You’ve got to say Wardley’s got it all to do, because the confidence of Dubois will be high. And if Dubois’ super confident, he’s a problem.

“But let’s see – Wardley was able to hurt Dubois early on. I still think that fight is a 50/50 fight.”

If he emerges victorious against Wardley, then Dubois will likely be targeting a unification match with Agit Kabayel or Filip Hrgovic in 2027.

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Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: Round-by-Round Live Updates and Results

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Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: Round-by-Round Live Updates and Results

Daniel Dubois will face Fabio Wardley in a rematch of a heavyweight slugfest from earlier this year, with Dubois defending the WBO heavyweight title he took from Wardley on that night.

Live coverage will kick off at 2 pm ET, and we’ll have results and updates during the four-fight, main card undercard, then live, round-by-round scoring and updates for the main event itself.

How to watch Dubois vs Wardley 2

Start time: 2:00 pm ET for main card, prelims begin at 11:00 am ET

Streaming: DAZN (Ultimate subscription or Pay-Per-View)

PPV Cost: As a standalone, one-off purchase Pay-Per-View, the price is $59.99 (or £24.99). With DAZN’s Ultimate tier, the show is included as part of your subscription.

Location: O2 Arena – London, England

Dubois vs Wardley 2 full undercard and running order

Live Stream: Dubois vs Wardley 2 Prelims

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