The great and the good of the boxing world were among thousands of mourners who said an emotional farewell to world champion Ricky Hatton at his funeral earlier.

Hatton, whose passion, personality and skills drew huge crowds throughout his career, was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, on 14 September at the age of 46.

The boxer's son Campbell, who followed his father into the boxing ring, paid tribute during the service at Manchester Cathedral.

"I can't explain how much I'm going to miss you, dad, and that we won't be making any new memories - but the ones we did I will cherish forever," he said.

"Growing up I looked up to my dad in every aspect of life whether it be following in a career in boxing like he did or the way he carried himself out of the ring.