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Ricky Hatton’s funeral was held in Manchester on Friday, practically a month after his death despatched shockwaves through the town and the sporting neighborhood. In an extraordinary farewell, hundreds of mourners gathered along the streets as the funeral procession travelled through Manchester, stopping at areas that held particular significance during his lifetime.

Among those paying their respects was former girlfriend, tv actress Claire Sweeney, and Oasis lead singer Liam Gallagher. Former England and Manchester United ahead Wayne Rooney and his spouse Coleen, boxers Tyson and Tommy Fury, Happy Mondays’ Shaun Ryder and Mark “Bez” Berry, actuality tv star Calum Best, comic Paddy McGuinness, former cricket legend Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff and actor Dean Gaffney have been also spotted arriving on Friday.

The non-public memorial ceremony commenced at noon, following the arrival of Hatton’s funeral cortege, which was headed by the enduring Reliant van from Only Fools and Horses. The former world boxing champion was an avid admirer of the Del Boy and Rodney comedy sequence.

Hatton beforehand bought one of the unique three-wheelers for £4,000, which he would drive around his beloved home metropolis. Also arriving at the cathedral have been boxers Frazer Clarke and Natasha Jonas, former pugilists Amir Khan, Scott Welch, Frank Bruno, Barry McGuigan, and Anthony Crolla, ex-Manchester City participant Mike Summerbee, pundit and former footballer Chris Kamara, and Hatton’s earlier coach, Billy Graham.

Tributes flooded in from across the sporting world and past following the boxing legend’s death aged 46 at his residence in Hyde, Greater Manchester, on September 14. Outside the cathedral, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham told Sky Sports News: “Ricky was a true working-class hero, and you possibly can inform that by the numbers that are right here outdoors.

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“When I used to be elected mayor, I might flip up and he’d be there at a nook of an event, sometimes a very low-key event. He turned up for people – you possibly can’t say that about everyone in life but Ricky turned up for people, and that actually issues.

“He’s one of Britain’s best ever fighters. He should be remembered first and foremost for getting to the top of his game and for giving that pride to this place in the country.”

As mourners gathered, a brass band carried out Winter Wonderland, related with his supporters’ chant, ‘There’s Only One Ricky Hatton,’ which echoed around the quite a few arenas where he competed. Hundreds of people outdoors erupted into applause as the funeral procession arrived.

Multiple cries of, ‘Go on, Ricky,’ could possibly be heard, and people chanted, ‘There’s Only One Ricky Hatton.’ En route to the memorial service, the cortege stopped at the Cheshire Cheese pub – Hatton’s local – on Stockport Road in Hyde and was greeted with applause from mourners before departing at 9.45 am.

The procession continued to the Harehill Tavern before doves have been launched in Hatton’s honour at The New Inn. A poignant second was noticed at Hatton’s Gym, where moved followers sang and snapped images.

Supporters congregated around the cathedral in anticipation of the service. Images of the celebrities who attended to pay their respects may be seen right here.