Hundreds line streets for Ricky Hatton’s funeral in Manchester

PA Media The funeral was held at Manchester Cathedral after an extended procession across the metropolis The nice and the nice of the boxing world..

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Hundreds line streets for Ricky Hatton’s funeral in Manchester

The funeral was held at Manchester Cathedral after an extended procession across the metropolis

PA Media A blue coffin, which is adorned with white flowers, is carried out of Manchester Cathedral by Ricky Hatton's family and put into the back of a hearse. Crowds of people can be seen paying their respects in the background. — The funeral was held at Manchester Cathedral after an extended procession across the metropolis

The nice and the nice of the boxing world have been amongst hundreds of mourners who stated an emotional farewell to world champion Ricky Hatton at his funeral earlier.

Hatton, whose ardour, character and expertise drew big crowds all through his profession, was discovered useless at his residence in Hyde, Larger Manchester, on 14 September on the age of 46.

The boxer’s son Campbell, who adopted his father into the boxing ring, paid tribute throughout the service at Manchester Cathedral.

“I am unable to clarify how a lot I will miss you, dad, and that we can’t be making any new recollections – however the ones we did I’ll cherish endlessly,” he stated.

“Rising up I regarded as much as my dad in each side of life whether or not it’s following in a profession in boxing like he did or the best way he carried himself out of the ring.

“However all of that was fuelled by the love I had and at all times could have for him.”

The sporting world was left in shock when Hatton was discovered useless at his residence

PA Media Ricky Hatton is staring straight at the camera in this posed photograph. He is wearing a navy suit and shirt. — The sporting world was left in shock when Hatton was discovered useless at his residence

Hatton’s mom Carol stated in a press release learn on her behalf: “‘The Hitman’ was adored by his military of followers – the Folks’s Champion, and he would say that is how he would need to be remembered.

“Lengthy earlier than this accolade he was our little champion from the day he was born.”

Amongst these attending have been boxers Frazer Clarke and Natasha Jonas, former boxers Amir Khan, Scott Welch, Frank Bruno, Barry McGuigan and Anthony Crolla, former Manchester Metropolis footballer Mike Summerbee, pundit and former footballer Chris Kamara and Hatton’s former coach Billy Graham.

Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher, former England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney and his spouse Coleen and boxers Tyson and Tommy Fury additionally attended the service.

They have been joined by Glad Mondays’ Shaun Ryder and Mark “Bez” Berry, actuality TV character Calum Greatest, comic Paddy McGuinness, former cricket star Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff and actor Dean Gaffney.

Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher was among the many family and friends attending

EPA Musicians Gary 'Mani' Mounfield and Liam Gallagher are pictured amongst the crowds at Ricky Hatton's funeral service at Manchester Cathedral — Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher was among the many family and friends attending

Tyson Fury was joined by his brother Tommy on the service

PA Media Tyson Fury is walking out of the funeral service for Ricky Hatton at Manchester Cathedral. His brother Tommy is walking behind him. — Tyson Fury was joined by his brother Tommy on the service

Former England and Manchester United footballer Wayne Rooney and his spouse Colleen paid their respects on the service

EPA Wayne Rooney has his head bowed as he arrives at the funeral service of the boxer. — Former England and Manchester United footballer Wayne Rooney and his spouse Colleen paid their respects on the service

Hatton’s funeral cortege was led by the well-known Reliant van from Solely Fools And Horses.

The previous boxing world champion was a giant fan of the Del Boy and Rodney sitcom and as soon as purchased one of many authentic three-wheelers for £4,000, which he used to drive spherical his residence metropolis.

On the best way to the service, the cortege arrived on the Cheshire Cheese pub – Hatton’s native – on Stockport Highway in Hyde and was met with applause from mourners earlier than it departed at 09:45 BST.

Hatton’s funeral cortege was led by the well-known Reliant van from Solely Fools And Horses, which Hatton bought

Reuters The famous yellow van from Only Fools And Horses is on the back of a truck. It is surrounded by flowers. — Hatton’s funeral cortege was led by the well-known Reliant van from Solely Fools And Horses, which Hatton bought

The coffin was carried into the cathedral by Hatton’s brother Matthew Hatton and son Campbell Hatton

EPA Pallbearers carry the coffin which is adorned with white flowers after the funeral service at Manchester Cathedral — The coffin was carried into the cathedral by Hatton’s brother Matthew Hatton and son Campbell Hatton

The funeral procession made a closing cease on the residence of Manchester Metropolis

PA The black hearse is parked up outside The Etihad Stadium. A black and white photograph of Hatton is on the screen in front of the stadium. — The funeral procession made a closing cease on the residence of Manchester Metropolis

The funeral was described as “a service of thanksgiving” within the order of service

Reuters A view of the order of service at the funeral of the former boxer. It reads: "A service of thanksgiving". — The funeral was described as “a service of thanksgiving” within the order of service

The procession then travelled to the Harehill Tavern earlier than doves have been launched within the boxer’s honour at The New Inn.

There was an additional pause at Hatton’s Fitness center, the place emotional followers sang and took footage.

Throngs of wellwishers gathered across the cathedral forward of the service.

Afterwards, the procession made its means from the cathedral to the Etihad Stadium, residence of Hatton’s beloved Manchester Metropolis.

The Stockport-born boxer received world titles in each the light-welterweight and welterweight divisions.

He rapidly rose via the newbie and home ranks to pit his wits towards the elite fighters of his technology, together with Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao.