Ricky Hatton inquest LIVE: Tragic circumstances of boxing legend's death to be revealed

An inquest into the death of former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton will be held later on Friday. A provisional cause of death of hanging had been given at a pre-inquest hearing, when brief details into the death of the 46-year-old were made public.

Hatton was last seen by his family on September 12 when he appeared "well", Stockport Coroner's Court heard. But the day after, he did not attend an event as expected. On the morning of Sunday the 14th, his manager Paul Speak, arrived at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, to take him to Manchester Airport to catch a flight to Dubai. Mr Speak found Mr Hatton, "unresponsive". The death of Hatton, a doting father and grandfather, left his family heartbroken and his army of fans stunned.

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