Ricky Hatton’s son pays emotional tribute as stars turn out for memorial service

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The son of former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton paid an emotional tribute to his father as a host of stars turned out for his memorial service.

Celebrities including Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher, former England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen and boxers Tyson and Tommy Fury attended the private memorial service at Manchester Cathedral on Friday.

Ricky Hatton’s son pays emotional tribute as stars turn out for memorial service

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