Manchester fighter was icon of boxing whose courage and explosive power took him to bright lights of Vegas... and thousands followed him
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Manchester fighter was icon of boxing whose courage and explosive power took him to bright lights of Vegas... and thousands followed him
Manchester fighter was icon of boxing whose courage and explosive power took him to bright lights of Vegas... and thousands followed him
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Boxing great was hugely popular with British fight fans and was open about his mental-health struggles in retirement

He loved a pre-fight fry-up and nicknamed himself ‘Ricky Fatton’ for his yo-yo diets. But his cheery mask concealed a battle with…

City in mourning for one of its most beloved sons who always remained true to his roots but battled more than his fair share of…

British boxer was relentless fighter but outside of the ring, he was the people’s champion without a bad bone in his body

British world boxing champion nicknamed ‘the Hitman’ loved by his vast army of fans

BBC Sport explores the bond between Ricky Hatton and a hardcore band of fans after his death at the age of 46, revisiting…

Boxing legend Ricky Hatton dies at 46 in Manchester home