{"id":7590,"date":"2025-09-14T14:51:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T14:51:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/14\/ricky-hatton-tribute-confirmed-by-man-city-before-the-man-utd-showdown-football-sports\/"},"modified":"2025-09-14T14:51:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T14:51:36","slug":"ricky-hatton-tribute-confirmed-by-man-city-before-the-man-utd-showdown-football-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/14\/ricky-hatton-tribute-confirmed-by-man-city-before-the-man-utd-showdown-football-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"Ricky Hatton tribute confirmed by Man City before the Man UTD showdown | Football | Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Manchester City celebrates the memories of boxing legend Ricky Hatton with a minute of applause before Sunday&#8217;s match against Manchester United following his tragic death at the age of 46.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, both teams will wear black armbands as a mark to honor one of Manchester&#8217;s most famous sportsmen. Known as &#8220;Hitman,&#8221; Hatton is a double-heavy world champion and is remembered with a passionate fan base as one of the most charismatic and talented fighters the UK has ever seen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>A spokesman for the Greater Manchester Police said: &#8220;The officer was called by a public member to attend Hyde, Bowl Cleri Road, at 6:45am today, when the body of a 46-year-old man was found. It is not currently considered a suspicious situation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Hatton, who stepped into the ring professionally in 2012, had an impressive record, winning 45 out of 48 professional fights. He was scheduled to make a comeback at an exhibition match held in Dubai this December.<\/p>\n<p>One of his most memorable victories was The Men Arena, who defeated Kostya Tszyu in 2005 to become the world champion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The tributes are flooded, and news of Hutton&#8217;s death has shocked the world of sports. Former city defender Mika Richards shared a heartwarming story about Hutton before the Manchester Derby.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking about Sky Sports, he said:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Most importantly, he was a man of people. The nicest guy ever. I remember going to one of his gyms. I was a little nervous because I really didn&#8217;t know about boxing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&#8220;He was just a deep guy with him talking about beer and football and life over and over again to take the time and effort. He was very deep. He anticipated a lot, and the news is just devastating.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It ruined my mood all day. He was here today and celebrated. He had a box here many times.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Getting this news feels surreal now. For people who are so young that it&#8217;s going to happen now, it&#8217;s devastating.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>For the latest broken stories and headlines, sign up for the Daily Express Transfer Newsletter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/sport\/football\/2108374\/Ricky-Hatton-Man-City-Man-Utd-Manchester-derby\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester City celebrates the memories of boxing legend Ricky Hatton with a minute of applause before Sunday&#8217;s match against Manchester United following his tragic death at the age of 46. Additionally, both teams will wear black armbands as a mark to honor one of Manchester&#8217;s most famous sportsmen. 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