Tyson Fury, a prominent figure in the boxing world, has expressed his condolences for the late Ricky Hatton, who recently passed away at the age of 46. The news of Hatton’s death was confirmed by Greater Manchester Police after a body was discovered at his residence on Bowlacre Road in Gee Cross.
Ricky Hatton, known as ‘The Hitman,’ was a highly respected and successful British boxer in his prime, receiving an outpouring of tributes following his untimely demise. Tyson Fury honored Hatton by sharing nostalgic photos of them together on his Instagram account, acknowledging Hatton’s unique legacy.
Amir Khan, a close friend of Hatton, also paid tribute to the boxing legend, highlighting Hatton’s upcoming return to the ring and praising his fighting spirit and influence on others. Manchester City, a team Hatton passionately supported, released a touching statement mourning his loss and announced a minute’s applause in his memory before their match against Manchester United.
The club expressed deep sadness over Hatton’s passing, recognizing him as a cherished supporter and a celebrated boxing champion. Manchester City extended their sympathies to Hatton’s loved ones during this challenging period and confirmed the tribute planned for the Manchester derby match.