Ricky Hatton will be remembered as a ‘down to earth’ local lad by those who lived and worked in the Gee Cross community he called home.

The former world champion was found dead at his home in the Tameside village over the weekend. Born in Stockport , The Hitman was due to turn 47 next month – and had even planned a comeback to the boxing ring in December.

During his career, he held multiple world titles across two weight divisions and fought in iconic bouts with boxing elites such as Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.

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But for many in his area, he will be remembered for being a local lad through-and-through.

Having lived the majority of his life in Hyde

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