Iconic boxer Ricky Hatton will be laid to rest today following his untimely passing at the age of 46 in Hyde, Greater Manchester, last month, which deeply saddened the nation.
The funeral procession will begin at Gee Cross and move through Hyde towards Manchester Cathedral. After a private service, the cortege will proceed to the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City’s home ground.
Starting at The Cheshire Cheese pub on Stockport Road, Hyde, the procession will stop at various locations including Harehill Tavern, where doves will be released, Hatton’s Gym, Hyde Town Hall, Betta Bodies Gym, and the AO Arena.
A private memorial service will be held at the cathedral at noon, followed by a visit to the Etihad Stadium, where touching tributes were paid to the late boxer’s son, Campbell, at a recent game.
While the public can pay their respects along the procession route, the funeral service itself will be private.
In the midst of this mourning, the boxing community has come together to honor Hatton’s legacy, with notable figures like Tony Bellew and Tyson Fury expressing their admiration and sharing heartfelt memories of the late champion.
Ricky Hatton’s impact on the world of boxing and the love he received from fans have been evident during the funeral proceedings, with emotional tributes and gestures paying homage to the legendary fighter.
As the funeral procession continues, the memory of Ricky Hatton, a beloved figure in both the boxing world and his community, will be cherished and remembered by all who were fortunate to have known him.
