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Thousands of fans are expected to turn out and line the streets to say a final goodbye to Ricky Hatton.

The funeral of the Mancunian boxing icon, who died last month aged 46, is taking place tomorrow (October 10).

Ahead of a service at Manchester Cathedral at midday, the cortège is set to make a two-hour journey from Tameside to Manchester city centre , spanning more than 15 miles, and passing several spots with importance in Ricky's life and career.

Its first stop will be one of his local pubs, The Cheshire Cheese in the village of Gee Cross, where he lived, at around 9:45am.

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It will then head to the Harehill Tavern, in Hattersley, where Ricky grew up.

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