Ricky Hatton’s boxing legend was found dead in his house in Hyde, Tameside, Greater Manchester, at the age of 46. Greater Manchester police said they didn’t treat his death as a suspect. The spokesman said: “The officers were called by a member of society to take part in Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameside, at 6.45 today [September 14] where they found the body of a 46-year-old man. Currently, they are not considered suspicious circumstances. “
Called “The Hitman”, Hatton’s career included two world titles in two weight classes – a lightweight weight and welterweight. He came to the amateur and national level to finally face the best boxers of his generation, including Kostya thesis, Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao. He reached an impressive 43-0 record before his first defeat from Floyd Mayweather Jr at MGM Grand in 2007. The British was to return to the ring in December.
Mr. Hatton survived his children Millie, Fearne and Campbell and granddaughter Lyla.
Mr. Hatton’s family and friends were flooded online from the most renowned sports icons, including Amir Khan, Paddy McGuinness, Tyson Fury, And Wayne Rooney.
It is said that Amir Khan was “quite heavily hit” by the death of the boxer, saying Mirror: “It’s really, really depressed news. It’s breaking up news about Ricky. You just look back and see how low life is.
“He was on my first professional struggle in history. When I fell over and the first contract we had with ITV, he worked on this fight with Mario Kindelan. He was always a very close friend and I always know, we keep in touch. He was at my wedding. He was at my wedding. We honestly lost a really good man, he was an amazing man, it’s really depressed.
“I hope his family is fine, my thoughts are with them. This is something that I never really expected at such a adolescent age. It is a shock that he died, he is a legend of sport. He was not just a professional boxer, he was also my friend. You could always talk to him and rub with him.
Many of the world heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, wrote on Instagram: “Rip to the legend of @rickyhatton maybe Rip. There will be only 1 Ricky Hatton. I can’t believe in such a adolescent one.”
Paddy McGuinness paid an emotional tribute to his BBC Radio 2 program, fighting with tears when he announced the death of Ricky Hatton to his listeners.
He said: “We apologize that everyone had to play a few songs back backwards. I just learned this terrible news that … my wonderful partner died, Ricky Hatton.”
Meanwhile, Wayne Rooney started to X to write: “devastated. Legend, warrior and great person. Thoughts are with the family of Ricky.”
Mr. Hatton announced his return to boxing in the summer, with the fight with Eisa Al Dah from the United Arab Emirates in the average average weight scheduled on December 2.
In recent years, boxing legend is also thunderous about your struggle with mental health. He became an ambassador of a charity campaign in the field of mental health against life miserably in 2023.
“If the boxer can come out and say that they are fighting and crying every day, it will make a huge difference,” said BBC in 2020. “Passing through him, now I perceive it as my work to aid people suffering from mental health.”
Greater Manchester police said they didn’t treat his death as a suspect.
Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.
Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.
The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.
“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.
The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.
Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing
Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.
Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.
Jaron Ennis knocked out Uisma Lima in the first round in Philadelphia. Photo: Emma Brawley/Matchroom Boxing
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
Draw or technical draw: 14/1
Round bets
Xander Zayas
Win in round 1: 100/1
Win in round 2: 100/1
Win in round 3: 100/1
Win in round 4: 100/1
Win in round 5: 100/1
To win in round 6: 100/1
To win in round 7: 80/1
To win in round 8: 80/1
To win round 9: 66/1
To win in round 10: 66/1
To win round 11: 66/1
To win in round 12: 80/1
To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1
Zayas won by points decision over Abass Baraou. Source: Mikey Williams / top position
Jaron Ennis
To win round 1: 80/1
Win in round 2: 50/1
Win in round 3: 40/1
To win in round 4: 28/1
To win in round 5: 20/1
To win in round 6: 16/1
Win in round 7: 12/12
To win in round 8: 1/11
To win in round 9: 10/1
To win in round 10: 10/1
To win in round 11: 10/1
To win in round 12: 1/11
Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4
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On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.
Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.
Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.
Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.
In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.
The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.
Paro looks like a two-time IBF champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
McKean meets Taliva
Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.
McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.
The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.
Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.
Undercard remaining
At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.
Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.
Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.
Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).
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