Inquest into Ricky Hatton's Death Begins

0:00On March 20th, an inquest into the death of former boxing champion Ricky Hatton gets underway today at Stottport Corners Court. The 46-year-old, known as the Hitman, died earlier this month with a provisional cause listed as hanging from a pre-inquest hearing. Hatton was last seen by family on September 12th when he seemed fine. He missed an event the next day, and on the morning of Sunday the 14th, his manager found him unresponsive at his home and hide while heading to. Manchester Airport for a flight to Dubai. Fans in the boxing world were left in shock, pouring in tributes for the popular fighter for Manchester. Love for his all-action style and down-to-earth personality, he was a proud Manchester City supporter and a true people's champion. His family described him as in a good place, with bags packed for a planned comeback fight in Dubai this December. Thousands lying in the streets were his funeral, and Manchester Cathedral joined by stars like Liam Gallagher and Wayne Rooney. The hearing starts at noon, as more details emerge about the beloved fighter's final days.