Durham woman travels to Manchester to pay respects to 'nice lad' Ricky Hatton

The son of former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton paid an emotional tribute to his father at his funeral as thousands of fans also paid respects.

Farewell Ricky Hatton: Liam Gallagher, Wayne Rooney and ex-girlfriend Claire Sweeney join thousands in paying their respects to iconic boxer in star-studded funeral

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.

Durham fan pays respects to Ricky Hatton at Manchester funeral

The son of former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton paid an emotional tribute to his father at his funeral as thousands of fans also paid respects.
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Paul Sculthorpe joins mourners at funeral of Ricky Hatton

FORMER Saints captain Paul Sculthorpe was among a host of stars who attended Manchester Cathedral to pay their respects to former boxing ...