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Details for Ricky Hatton's Funeral Revealed as Fans Asked to Pay Respects

The private funeral will honor Ricky Hatton's legacy as a beloved world champion boxer with a public procession allowing fans to pay respects in Manchester.

  • Hatton's family announced a service at Manchester Cathedral on Friday, October 10, with a private ceremony and a public funeral procession for fans to pay their respects.
  • Ricky Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester on Sunday, September 14 at age 46 by Paul Speak, manager and friend; Hatton's family said they were distraught and asked for privacy.
  • Hatton's career included winning the IBF world welterweight title against Kostya Tszyu in 2005, fighting Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, winning 45 of 48 fights, and joining the International Boxing Hall of Fame, class of 2024.
  • Fans have been encouraged to line Manchester's streets next month and the public will be able to pay respects as the funeral cortege travels to the cathedral, Greater Manchester Police said there are no suspicious circumstances.
  • Hatton's family are raising funds for Andy's Man Club and the Campaign Against Living Miserably while he had been planning a December comeback in the United Arab Emirates.
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Manchester Evening News broke the news in Manchester, United Kingdom on Friday, September 26, 2025.
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