Ricky Hatton’s funeral will happen on Friday October 10 at Manchester Cathedral.
The 46-year-old former world welterweight champion was discovered useless at his residence in Hyde on Sunday September 14.
Entry to the service, which begins at 12 midday and can be held 4 days after what would have been Hatton’s forty seventh birthday, is by invitation solely.
Members of the general public could have a possibility to pay their respects because the funeral cortege makes its approach to the cathedral.
Funeral administrators Frank Massey and Son Ltd, which posted particulars on Fb, mentioned a route can be printed “soon”.
Tributes have poured in for Hatton from throughout the sporting world since information of his dying was introduced.
Larger Manchester Police mentioned there have been no suspicious circumstances.
Hatton received the IBF world welterweight title in his residence metropolis of Manchester in June 2005 with victory over Kostya Tszyu. He went on to combat Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao in america.
His down-to-earth manner endeared him to followers the world over, and he was open concerning the psychological well being points he endured upon his retirement from the ring.
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Promoter Lou DiBella, coach Teddy Atlas and Corridor of Fame announcer Michael Buffer pay tribute to Hatton
Hatton ‘was not alone in life’ – household supply perception into his last days
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Hatton’s household revealed that he was “excited for the future” and was “not alone in life” within the days earlier than his dying.
In a press release, his household expressed their shock and mentioned Hatton was in place.
“We are all distraught at the events of recent days,” the assertion learn. “To all our knowledge, despite his well-documented struggles, Richard was in a good place.
“He was excited for the longer term; his bag was packed able to go to Dubai to advertise a comeback combat and he was planning a celebration in Dubai of which his beloved ladies Millie and Fearne have been to be the centre of.
“He was excited that they would see him fight for the first time in person. He was a doting grandfather and loved spending time with Campbell and Lydia. Richard planned to spend more time in Tenerife.”
Hatton, who has overtly spoken about battling with despair, had been scheduled to combat Eisa Al Dah in Dubai on December 2.
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He was victorious in 45 of his 48 skilled fights throughout an unbelievable 15-year profession.
“The outpouring of grief and love from the nation and worldwide shows how much Richard was loved,” the household assertion continued.
“It will, in time, be something that gives us all some comfort and pride.”
Hatton’s son Campbell additionally took to social media to honour his late father, saying “Heartbroken isn’t the word”.
“Everybody has always said I was your double – never a truer word said. Looked up to you in every aspect of life,” he added.
“Can’t explain how much I’m going to miss the laughs we had and all the good times, which I will remember forever. Just can’t believe we won’t have any more. Love you, Dad.”
