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Ricky Hatton

8 months ago

As the hands of the old clock in the square folded over midday the strains of Blue Moon rang through the ancient Cathedral. The soundtrack of Ricky Hatton's favourite team.
Friends, family and stars of the sporting world gathered for the funeral of boxing legend Ricky Hatton.

Family, friends and celebrities pack Manchester Cathedral with Liam Gallagher and Wayne Rooney among mourners

Tens of thousands lined the streets of Manchester on Friday to pay tribute to Ricky Hatton…

The great and good of the boxing world were among those saying an emotional farewell to the boxer.
Ricky, a popular character who unified the light-welterweight division and won a world welterweight title, was found dead aged 46 at his Hyde home on September 14
The boxer's life was celebrated by a host of celebrities and members of the public as he was laid to rest after being found dead aged 46 at his Hyde home on September 14.
The Gypsy King's attention-grabbing suit and pants featured artwork of him sitting on a throne wearing a crown and marrying his wife Paris.
Ricky Hatton, a popular, larger-than-life character who unified the light-welterweight division and also won a world welterweight title, was found dead aged 46 at his home in Hyde last month.
The funeral of boxing legend Ricky Hatton will take place today, the service celebrating his life will take place at Manchester Cathedral at midday on Friday, October 10.
JEFF POWELL: The Pagliacci of the prize-ring is to be buried today. Ricky Hatton felt a duty to entertain the public even though his private emotions were awash with distress and depression.

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