Ricky Hatton funeral: Moving scenes as procession begins
Thousands have lined the streets in and around Manchester to pay tribute to the late boxing star Ricky Hatton as his funeral begins.
Tyson Fury, Wayne Rooney and Liam Gallagher were among the many mourners who arrived at Manchester Cathedral on Friday morning.Manchester Cathedral on Friday for the funeral of former two-weight world champion Ricky Hatton.
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 on September 14.
A funeral procession started at 9.45am at the Cheshire Cheese pub – Hatton’s local – and was led by the famous Reliant Robin van from Only Fools and Horses. Hatton was a huge fan of the show and once bought one of the original three-wheelers for £4,000.Manchester Cathedral on Friday for the funeral of former two-weight world champion Ricky Hatton.
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 on September 14.
A funeral procession started at 9.45am at the Cheshire Cheese pub – Hatton’s local – and was led by the famous Reliant Robin van from Only Fools and Horses. Hatton was a huge fan of the show and once bought one of the original three-wheelers for £4,000.
