Ricky Hatton funeral latest: Boxing legend to be honoured with Manchester procession after death aged 46

A funeral procession will start at 9.45am at the Cheshire Cheese Pub – Hatton’s local – and goes to Manchester Cathedral, with thousands expected to line the streets to reflect on his life and times.

The cortege includes stops at Hatton’s boxing gym and the AO Arena, where he enjoyed some of his finest nights, the highlight indisputably being a win over the celebrated Kostya Tszyu on a raucous night 20 years ago to capture his first world title.

Following a private memorial service at midday, the commemorative march will head to the Etihad Stadium, the home of Hatton’s beloved Manchester City.

Thousands of well-wishers are expected to gather in and around Manchester to pay tribute to the late boxing legend Ricky Hatton, after his sudden death last month.

Today, a funeral will take place at Manchester Cathedral at 12pm, after a procession begins at 9:45am in Hyde and travels into the city itself.

The Independent will be on the ground to speak to those gathered, and to convey the atmosphere on what is sure to be an emotional day – just four days after Hatton would have turned 47.