Heartfelt tribute paid to 'man of the people' Ricky

The Lancashire company who made Ricky Hatton's boxing kit has paid a glowing tribute to the sportsman after his shock death at the weekend.

- by Sports Reporter

It was confirmed on Sunday that Hatton, 46, had been found dead at his home in Hyde. Greater Manchester Police said there were no suspicious circumstances.

'The Hitman' won world titles at two different weights and captivated the boxing world.

He had announced in July that he would return to the ring in a professional bout in Dubai in December, but was found dead at the weekend.

Hatton's death has drawn tributes from across the sporting world and Melissa Anglesea, creative director of Adlington-based Suzi Wong Boxing and Fightwear, who made the fighter's boxing shorts, has spoken of her sadness at the news.

She told the Lancashire Post: "(It's) a massive shock. We'll see the ripple effect through every sport about this and with everybody because he was such a great person.

"Ricky was the superstar, the first superstar that Suzi Wong ever had.