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The route and times were announced before the procession through Manchester.
A funeral procession will start at 9.45am from the Cheshire Cheese pub – local to Hatton – and travel to Manchester Cathedral, with thousands of people expected to line the streets to reflect on his life and times.
The squad included stops at Hatton’s Boxing Gym and the AO Arena, where he enjoyed some of his best nights, with the undisputed highlight being a victory over the famous Kostya Tszyu to capture his first world title on a raucous night 20 years ago.
Following a private memorial service at noon, the memorial march will travel to the Etihad Stadium, home of Hatton’s beloved Manchester City.
athena stavrou10 October 2025 07:19
British boxing legend Ricky Hatton will be cremated today after dying at the age of 46
Thousands of well-wishers are expected to gather in and around Manchester to pay tribute to the late boxing legend Ricky Hatton following his sudden death last month.
Today, the funeral will take place at Manchester Cathedral at 12 noon, after which the procession will start at Hyde at 9:45 am and enter the city.
Independent Will be on the field to speak to those gathered and convey the atmosphere of what will surely be an emotional day – just four days after Hatton would have turned 47.
athena stavrou10 October 2025 07:15