Ricky Hatton
Ricky Hatton is a retired British professional boxer and current boxing promoter, widely regarded as one of the best fighters of his generation. Born on October 6, 1978, in Manchester, England, Hatton became a two-weight world champion, holding the WBA and IBF titles at light-welterweight and the WBC title at welterweight. Known for his aggressive fighting style and relentless pressure, Hatton gained a massive following in the UK and became famous for his electrifying fights, including his bout against Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2007. After retiring in 2012, he transitioned to promoting boxing events, helping to nurture new talent in the sport.
Born on Oct 06, 1978 (47 years old)
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United Arab Emirates:
Ricky Hatton's passing in September 2024 was a loss for the global sports community and left a humanitarian wound in the hearts of his fans.
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United Kingdom:
Ricky Hatton was a world champion boxer who was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester.
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Ireland:
Ricky Hatton was a boxer whose body was found in his home near Manchester.
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United Kingdom:
Ricky Hatton won 45 of his 48 professional bouts during a 15-year boxing career, and was world champion at light-welterweight and welterweight.
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United Kingdom:
Ricky Hatton built up a stellar record in the light-welterweight ranks, winning 41 consecutive fights in a career that began in 1997.
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Honduras:
Hatton, known as 'The Hitman', had a successful boxing career with 48 fights, winning 45 of them.
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Croatia:
Ricky Hatton was found dead at his home in Manchester at the age of 46, shocking the boxing world.
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United Kingdom:
Ricky Hatton was a hugely popular figure in his home city of Greater Manchester and a former world champion boxer.
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France:
Ricky Hatton, a former world champion boxer, passed away at the age of 46.
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Canada:
Ricky Hatton, a former two-division world champion, has died at the age of 46.
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