Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton was found dead Sunday in his Manchester home, according to authorities. Greater Manchester Police confirmed the discovery of a 46-year-old man’s body on Bowlacre Road in Hyde, Tameside, at 6:45 a.m. The statement from police noted no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.

Tributes poured in from the combat sports community, including boxer Amir Khan, who shared heartfelt messages on social media. “Today we lost not only one of Britain’s greatest boxers, but a friend, a mentor, a warrior, Ricky Hatton,” Khan wrote. He emphasized the importance of mental health awareness, stating, “The hardest fight happens in silence, in the mind. We must talk about it.”

Hatton, a former light-welterweight and welterweight world champion, was known for his resilience and charisma in the ring. His career included notable victories and a lasting legacy in British boxing. The police continue to work with his family to confirm details.