Overview
- The cortege set off from the Cheshire Cheese in Gee Cross at 9:45am, pausing at Harehill Tavern, The New Inn for a dove release, Hatton's Gym, Hyde Town Hall, Betta Bodies and the AO Arena before reaching Manchester Cathedral.
- A private, invitation-only service began at midday at Manchester Cathedral, with the procession then continuing to Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium for a final public farewell.
- Thousands lined the route through Greater Manchester, many wearing City blue and paying respects along a journey mapped through places central to Hatton’s life and career.
- Leading boxing figures including Tyson Fury, Amir Khan, Tony Bellew, Connor Benn and Frank Bruno were among those attending to honor the former two-weight world champion.
- Greater Manchester Police continue to state there are no suspicious circumstances, and the family-backed Ricky Hatton Foundation and partner fundraisers aim to carry on his mental-health advocacy.