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sports4 months ago•3 min saved

Tributes Pour in for Boxing Legend Ricky Hatton After His Passing

Former boxing champion Ricky Hatton, known for his all-action style and winning titles at light welterweight and welterweight, has died at age 46 in Hyde, England. Celebrated for his fighting spirit and down-to-earth personality, Hatton's legacy includes victories over top fighters like Kostya Tszyu and Jose Luis Castillo, and he was admired for his resilience through personal struggles. His death has been mourned by the boxing community and fans worldwide.

via ESPN|

#boxing #death #manchester

world7 months ago•1 min saved

Japanese Baseball Legend Shigeo Nagashima Passes Away at 89

Shigeo Nagashima, a legendary Japanese baseball player and manager known as Mr Giants, has died at age 89 from pneumonia. He was celebrated for his remarkable career with the Yomiuri Giants, winning nine consecutive titles and hitting 444 home runs, and was a beloved figure in Japan's sports history, inspiring many including current stars like Shohei Ohtani.

via BBC|

#japanese-baseball #obituary #shigeo-nagashima