Boxing Legends Pay Tribute to Ricky Hatton at Emotional Funeral
In a moving ceremony in Manchester, former world boxing champions gathered to bid farewell to Ricky Hatton, known as the “people’s champion.” The emotional farewell brought together sports figures and celebrities, who remembered a local hero who maintained his humility despite achieving fame and fortune.
He was a fantastic boxer, one of the best. He inspired many boxers like us. He will be remembered as one of the greatest in Great Britain. He was very cheerful, funny, a very respected and pleasant person. He was always the people’s champion.
Amir Khan, former world champion
Amir Khan, former champion in two weight categories, highlighted Hatton’s influence in the boxing world and his ability to inspire other boxers. Khan emphasized the joy and respect that Hatton generated, stating that he would always be remembered as the people’s champion.
The presence of a large crowd demonstrated Hatton’s popularity and the affection the people had for him.Amir Khan estuvo presente en el servicio en Manchester.Among those attending the funeral were figures such as Tyson Fury and Frank Bruno, also former heavyweight world champions, and Barry McGuigan, former featherweight world champion.
McGuigan recalled Hatton’s career, from his beginnings as a promising amateur to becoming a world champion, leading thousands of fans in epic battles in Las Vegas against figures like Floyd Mayweather and José Luis Castillo.
McGuigan also highlighted the huge fan attendance, many dressed in the light blue colors of Manchester City, Hatton’s beloved team. McGuigan expressed that, although surprising, he was not surprised by the magnitude of the tribute, as Hatton was a great star and an exceptional human being.El excampeón de peso pesado Tyson Fury estuvo en Manchester para rendir homenaje a Ricky Hatton.Tony Bellew, former cruiserweight world champion, shared how Hatton inspired him to climb the rankings and achieve his dream. Bellew praised Hatton’s ability to stay close to the people despite his success.
Bellew recalled his first experience watching Hatton train, highlighting the admiration he felt and how Hatton established a standard of excellence in boxing.
Ricky Hatton’s memory, both as a boxer and as a person, left an indelible mark on the boxing world.
