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Ricky Hatton previously admitted that he tried to kill himself after suffering a defeat to Manny Pacquiao. The boxing legend will be laid to rest today following his tragic death last month. Hatton was candid about his battles with mental health and addiction and it was in a 2022 interview with the BBC that he disclosed he attempted to commit suicide following his defeat to the Filipino legend in 2009. Hatton explained: "I was suicidal. I tried killing myself several times. My problems happened when I got beat by Manny Pacquiao in two rounds, which ultimately meant 'Ricky, you need...

The former light-welterweight and welterweight world champion was one of the most popular boxers in British history. News of Hatton’s death comes two months after he announced he would make a return to boxing in December.N British boxing legend Ricky Hatton has been found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester. The 46-year-old former light-welterweight and welterweight world champion was one of the most popular boxers in British history. His death is not being treated as suspicious, according to Greater Manchester Police."Officers were called by a member of the public to attend Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameside, at 6:45 am...