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The funeral of boxing legend Ricky Hatton will take place today, the service celebrating his life will take place at Manchester Cathedral at midday on Friday, October 10. Hatton died aged 46 on September 14 at home.
Tributes at Hatton's Gym
It's going to be a poignant day.
The tributes are already flooding outside Hatton's Gym in Hyde, as they have been for a month since his death.
Hatton was a Manchester City fan through and through, but as you can see, it's not just the blue side of teh city who are paying their respects. There is an old Manchester United scarf hanging outside the gym.
The city has come together to mourn the legendary boxer.
Manchester's favourite son laid to rest
Today, thousands will line the streets of Manchester to celebrate the life of the late great Ricky Hatton.
The boxing icon unexpectedly passed away aged 46 on September 14, in what the Police believe are not suspicious circumstances.
The funeral procession will start at 9.45am, before the 18-mile memorial route ends at Manchester Cathedral, where the funeral starts at 12pm.
He was a hero in this city, and family and friends will pay their respects to a much-loved man.
'There's only one Ricky Hatton'
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