Ricky Hatton will be laid to rest on Friday, with a large number of fans expected to line the streets of Manchester to pay their respects to the former two-weight world champion View 2 Images Ricky Hatton spoke candidly in his final interview (Image: Jordan Mansfield, Getty Images)

Boxing icon Ricky Hatton will be given a final farewell today.

The tragic news of Hatton's death at his Hyde home in Greater Manchester last month, aged just 46, sent shockwaves through the boxing community and left his legion of loyal fans heartbroken.

A large crowd of these fans is expected to assemble to pay tribute during his funeral procession. The route will start in Gee Cross, pass through Hyde towards Manchester Cathedral, and conclude at the Etihad Stadium, the hallowed ground of Hatton

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