In an emotional funeral service held in Manchester on Friday, former world boxing champions gathered to honor the memory of Ricky Hatton, nicknamed the “People’s Champion”.
Sports stars and celebrities gathered to remember a local hero who, despite achieving fame and fortune, remained grounded.
He was a fantastic boxer, one of the best. He inspired many fighters like us.
Amir Khan
Amir Khan, former world champion in two weight categories, expressed that Hatton will be remembered as one of the greatest British boxers, highlighting his joy, friendliness, and respect. Khan also emphasized his popularity, evidenced by the large number of people who gathered to pay their respects.Amir Khan estuvo presente en el servicio en Manchester.Among those in attendance were Tyson Fury and Frank Bruno, former world heavyweight champions, and Barry McGuigan, former world featherweight champion.
McGuigan recalled Hatton’s career, from his time as a promising amateur to becoming a world champion, taking thousands of fans to Las Vegas for epic fights. McGuigan emphasized Hatton’s importance as an inspiring figure and a great human being.El excampeón de peso pesado Tyson Fury estuvo en Manchester para presentar sus respetos a Ricky Hatton.Tony Bellew, former cruiserweight world champion, revealed how Hatton inspired him to rise in the boxing world and achieve his dream. Bellew highlighted Hatton’s humility and shared his admiration for his work ethic and his ability to inspire others.
