Ex-England and Manchester United footballer Wayne Rooney, who once carried Hatton’s belts to the ring ahead of one of his fights, was among the celebrity mourners at the funeral
Friends, family and stars of the sporting world gathered for the funeral of former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton.
The service at Manchester Cathedral followed a colourful procession around the city, as thousands looked on and paid their respects.
Here are a selection of images from throughout the day.
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Boxers Tyson and Tommy Fury were among a host of sport stars attending the funeral
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Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff was seen among the mourners in Manchester
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As ever with Hatton, there was an opportunity for a giggle as the original Only Fools and Horses three-wheel van – which he had bought – made up part of the procession
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Former boxer Amir Khan, who was good friends with Hatton, paid his respects
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Oasis star Liam Gallagher passed by Hatton’s coffin – the late boxer was a huge fan of the band
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Hatton’s coffin was driven past the Etihad Stadium, home of Hatton’s beloved Manchester City
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His friend and former girlfriend Clare Sweeney was also among the mourners
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Thousands more lined the streets to say farewell to a British sporting great
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A brass band well-known to anyone who had attended one of Hatton’s fights serenaded mourners
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There was another nod to Hatton’s sporting legacy, with his personalised boxing pads placed inside a hearse
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Former footballer Mike Summerbee was also in attendance
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