Ricky Hatton's brother pays tribute to boxing icon after tragic death aged 46

Matthew Hatton has paid tribute to his brother, Ricky Hatton, after it was announced that the legendary British boxer had passed away on Sunday.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed that a body had been found at Hatton's address and that the death was not being treated as suspicious. Tributes have flooded in from around the world in honour of 'The Hitman', who was one of British boxing's most adored and accomplished stars.

Hatton's brother, Matthew, shared a number of pictures of himself and Ricky alongside in a social media post on Sunday night with the caption: "I love you Richard. See you on the other side X".

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