Ricky Hatton’s Manchester to bid final farewell to one of its most loved sporting heroes

10 Oct 2025 • 2:34 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Thousands of well-wishers are expected to gather in Manchester today, 10 October, to pay tribute to boxing legend Ricky Hatton at his funeral.
  • Hatton, a two-weight world champion, died suddenly on 14 September at the age of 46, with police confirming no suspicious circumstances.
  • The funeral procession began at 9:45 AM in Hyde, travelling to Manchester Cathedral for a 12 PM service, before heading to the Etihad Stadium.
  • The route includes stops at Hatton’s boxing gym and the AO Arena, where he famously defeated Kostya Tszyu in 2005.
  • Tributes have poured in from across the boxing world, including from Frank Bruno, Tyson Fury, Manny Pacquiao, and Roberto Duran.

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