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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Luke Baker

Ricky Hatton tribute confirmed for Manchester derby

  • British boxing legend Ricky Hatton was found dead in his Greater Manchester home on Sunday morning at the age of 46.
  • Manchester City confirmed there will be a minute's applause for Hatton, a revered supporter, before their derby clash with Manchester United.
  • Hatton was a multiple world title winner at light-welterweight and welterweight, known for fights against Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.
  • A devoted Manchester City fan, Hatton often wore sky blue shorts and used 'Blue Moon' as his walkout song, even fighting at the Etihad Stadium in 2008.
  • Pundits Micah Richards and Roy Keane paid tribute to Hatton during the Sky Sports build-up, with Richards describing him as a “British icon” and “man of the people”.

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