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Manchester Bids Farewell to Ricky Hatton With Public Procession and Private Cathedral Service

The route traces places from his life as authorities maintain there were no suspicious circumstances.

Overview

  • Cortege began at 9:45am at the Cheshire Cheese in Gee Cross, heading through Hyde toward Manchester Cathedral for a noon, invitation-only service.
  • Stops and passes include Harehill Tavern, The New Inn for a dove release, Hatton’s Gym, Hyde Town Hall, Betta Bodies Gym and the AO Arena.
  • After the service, the procession continues to Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium for a final public tribute before a private committal.
  • Police say no cause has been disclosed but they continue to rule out suspicious circumstances after Hatton, 46, was found at his Hyde home on September 14.
  • Family say he had been “in a good place” and preparing a December bout in Dubai, as supporters organise tributes and launch the Ricky Hatton Foundation and related mental-health fundraising.