MANCHESTER, England, July 16, 2009 (AFP) - British boxer Ricky Hatton has been admitted to hospital here suffering from stomach cramps and vomiting, according to press reports on Thursday.

The 30-year-old former light-welterweight world champion complained of feeling unwell on Monday and was taken to Tameside General Hospital on Wednesday morning.

His agent Paul Speak told the Daily Express: "He has been feeling unwell for a couple of days and overnight he could not sleep.

"His girlfriend Jennifer took him to hospital at about 8 a.m. as he was vomiting and suffering stomach cramps.

"Initially we thought it was just a bug and he would get over it, but it was definitely getting worse.

"He will be in for tests for a few days to determine exactly what Ricky has caught, but we can confirm it is definitely not swine flu."