Tributes have poured in from all over the world for the northern light-welterweight and welterweight powerhouse, after he was discovered useless at his Greater Manchester residence in mid-September.
Buddies, household and followers expressed shock on the tragic information, however law enforcement officials confirmed on the time that his demise wasn’t being handled as suspicious.
In reminiscence of the Stockport-born sports activities star, followers will collect round Manchester right now as Hatton’s hearse makes its technique to a funeral service round noon.
Right here’s all the pieces you should learn about Ricky Hatton’s funeral.
Ricky Hatton’s funeral procession
The funeral procession for Ricky Hatton will start right now (October 10) at 9:45am in Hyde, the place the boxing star’s house is situated.
Based mostly in Better Manchester, the hearse will then journey into town centre, the place his funeral will happen at Manchester Cathedral at 12:00 p.m.
It’s understood that followers can collect alongside the route, which begins at Hatton’s native pub, The Cheshire Cheese, earlier than travelling via numerous areas in Hyde and Denton, earlier than heading into city earlier than noon.
After Manchester Cathedral, the procession will finish on the Etihad Stadium, residence of Manchester Metropolis FC.
It can undoubtedly be an emotional day for hundreds of followers, as they bid their farewell to the native legend.
Ricky Hatton was an iconic boxer from Better Manchester who shot to sporting fame within the late 90s and early 2000s for his prowess within the ring.
He competed in each lighter welterweight and welterweight matches, defeating a number of the greatest boxers of his technology, together with Kostya Tszyu.
Throughout a formidable 15-year profession, he gained 45 out of 48 skilled bouts earlier than taking a step again from the skilled ring in 2012. Extra lately, he had additionally introduced a comeback, planning to field once more in Abu Dhabi in December 2025.
Away from the boxing ring, Hatton was additionally famed for his down-to-earth character and openness about psychological well being.
The staunch Manchester Metropolis fan was a proud father of three, in addition to an MBE recipient.
How did Ricky Hatton die?
No reason behind demise has been formally revealed, however stories state that the police aren’t treating his demise as suspicious.
The 46-year-old, who had reportedly been planning the upcoming Christmas holidays and boxing occasions, was discovered by a detailed buddy and long-term supervisor after he failed to look at a boxing present the evening earlier than.
His devastated household had additionally stated the daddy of three had been “in a superb place” earlier than his tragic passing.
“We’re all distraught on the occasions of latest days. To all our data, regardless of his well-documented struggles, Richard was in a superb place,” his household stated in a press release.
“We’re all in shock on the occasions that unfolded over the weekend,” they added.
