""I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Ricky Hatton," Pacquiao wrote on X. "He was not only a great fighter inside the ring but also a brave and kind man in life. "We shared unforgettable moments in boxing history and I will always honour the respect and sportsmanship he showed. "Ricky fought bravely, not just in the ring, but in his journey through life. He truly had a good fight, and we are all blessed to have been part of his wonderful journey.""
""A superbly talented fighter who inspired a generation of young boxers and fans in a way very few had done before due to both his personality and the entertainment he provided in the ring," he wrote. "Ricky will rightly go down as one of the modern greats of this sport. My deepest condolences go out to his family at this awful time.""
Ricky Hatton, a former light-welterweight and welterweight world champion, was found dead at his Manchester home aged 46. He recorded 45 wins in 48 professional bouts across a successful 15-year career. Hatton fought Manny Pacquiao in a blockbuster Las Vegas showdown in 2009. Pacquiao paid tribute, calling Hatton brave, kind and praising his sportsmanship and memorable contributions to boxing history. Promoter Frank Warren described Hatton as a superbly talented fighter who inspired a generation and said Hatton will go down as one of the modern greats. Manchester City observed a minute's applause in his honour.
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