Ricky HattonRicky Hatton (Image Credits: Imagn)
After the recent loss of George Foreman, boxing fans were hit with more tragic news. As legend Ricky Hatton passed away at 46. The former world champion had just announced on July 6 that he would be coming out of retirement for a comeback fight this December.

So far, there is no revelation of the cause of his d3ath. Manchester Police confirmed that they found the boxing legend dead at his home. Hatton’s team scheduled his comeback fight for December 2 in Dubai, where he planned to face the 46-year-old Eisa Al Dah.

Fans are still concerned about the cause of his d3ath, but police said there was nothing suspicious. Hatton had been open about his struggles with depression and alcohol.

Meanwhile, the news has left boxing stars and fans deeply saddened.

A Look At Ricky Hatton’s Boxing Career

Ricky HattonRicky Hatton (Image Credits: Imagn)
Hatton, a household name in UK boxing, captured multiple world titles in the light-welterweight class and one at welterweight. After an illustrious career, which included earning the 2005 Ring Fighter of the Year award, he rightfully secured his induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2024.

Hatton retired with a record of 48 fights: 45 wins (32 by KO) and three losses. His final professional fight against Vyacheslav Senchenko was a defeat. Subsequently, after retiring, Hatton went on to coach and promote boxing.

Notably, he even made plans in December 2023 to come out of retirement. Then, the awful twist struck when Manchester Police confirmed that they found Hatton dead in his home, stunning and bewildering fans and the boxing world.

REPORT: Shocking New Details Reveal Michael Jordan’s Hidden Power Move With NBC Sports

New details reveal Michael Jordan’s exact role with NBC Sports, offering fresh insight into his growing influence off the courtMichael Jordan (Photo by Jim Dedmon/Imagn Images)
NBC dropped a huge announcement when they roped in the services of Michael Jordan. With the league returning to the network next season, NBC is said to have some big plans with the Chicago Bulls legend. While it is clear that he will be a part of the overall coverage, the media outlet has remained tight-lipped about the same. Till now, it was only known that Jordan will be acting as a ‘special contributor’ for NBC. But now, there might be some shocking details emerging.

Speaking on the topic, Alex Sherman of ‘CNBC’ provided some insight into the matter. He pointed out that the preliminary plans for Jordan are to appear in taped segments. This way, Jordan will be providing analysis on the games. These tapes are expected to be aired either at halftime or at the end of each game.

Sherman also pointed out that NBC will also keep the opportunity for Jordan’s role to evolve in the future. Extending the topic further, ‘CNBC’ also reported that the deal with Jordan was orchestrated by none other than his longtime friend, Jon Miller. Meanwhile, after landing such a huge deal, it is quite expected that Michael Jordan will be elated.

Michael Jordan Gets Candid About His Feelings After The NBC Deals

Sep 1, 2024; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series Team 23XI owner Michael Jordan watches a video board as NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) races during the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
After the announcements were made, Jordan looked quite happy to have landed himself a big role. Afterall, considering the legend he is, Jordan’s valuable insights will be a great addition to the league’s coverage. Shedding light on the matter, Jordan stated how he was utterly excited to be working with NBC.

“I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC,” Jordan said in a short clip. “The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I’m excited about being a special contributor to the project. I’m looking forward to seeing you all when the NBA on NBC launches this October.”

Thus, with things looking quite upbeat for Jordan, it now remains to be seen how things pan out in the future.