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Ricky Hatton pictured at the ME London Hotel on February 5, 2018 in London(Image: Jordan Mansfield\/Getty Images)<\/p>\nRicky Hatton was found dead at his home in Greater ManchesterRicky Hatton pictured at the ME London Hotel on February 5, 2018 in London(Image: Jordan Mansfield\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Fans of Ricky Hatton<\/a> have paid tribute to the boxer after they discovered his final Instagram post. Hatton was found dead<\/a> at his home in Greater Manchester today. Officers were called to Bowlacre Road in Gee Cross, Hyde, and confirmed a body had been found. His death<\/a> is not being treated as suspicious. Hatton held multiple world championships, as well as UK titles, and was named Fighter of the Year in 2015. The 46-year-old had been training for a return to the ring later this year with a fight planned for later this year.<\/p>\n Devastated supporters are now flocking to his Instagram account and have been left utterly heartbroken by his final post, where the 46-year-old was captured training for his planned comeback bout, which had been arranged for December 2 in Dubai.<\/p>\n In the footage, Hatton<\/a> displayed himself taking a brisk walk on a treadmill whilst listening to Ed Sheeran’s track ‘Sapphire’. He could be heard declaring: “Another 5k… good sweat on,” whilst breathing heavily.<\/p>\n The boxer then turned the camera towards himself, appearing drenched in perspiration during his workout before raising his fist in a defiant gesture.<\/p>\n Writing alongside the post, he stated: “Evening run in the bag. Don’t your worry about that our kid. #getupthereboy #hitman #bluemoon.”<\/p>\n Following news of his passing, supporters have inundated the post with heartfelt tributes<\/a>, with one individual commenting: “RIP Ricky so sad, gone far too soon.”<\/p>\n Another contributed: “Rest easy champ,” whilst someone else remarked: “You put Manchester on the map mate. We will all miss you.”<\/p>\n One additional fan penned: “God bless you Ricky, Manchester finest,” whilst a further supporter declared: “Rest in Peace Ricky.”<\/p>\n Hatton had been scheduled to face Eisa Al Dah in a professional return bout this December, which was planned to span eight rounds.<\/p>\n The Stockport-born fighter would have turned 47 in October, had spoken openly about his struggles with mental health and drug addiction.A GMP spokesperson said: “We can confirm that we have found a body at an address on Bowlacre Road in Gee Cross at 6.45am today, Sunday, September 14.”The death is not being treated as suspicious.”<\/p>\n Hundreds of tributes<\/a> have poured in following the news of his death, including from Greater Manchester-born boxer Amir Khan<\/a>.<\/p>\n