Ricky Hatton's funeral draws thousands in Manchester tribute

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and Oasis singer Liam Gallagher were among the thousands of mourners who bid farewell to Ricky Hatton as one of Manchester's most beloved sporting figures was laid to rest. The former world welterweight champion, nicknamed "the Hitman", was found dead in his home on Sept 14. He was 46. Thousands of people lined the streets, many waving Manchester City flags and chanting "There's only one Ricky Hatton!" as the funeral cortege set off from The Cheshire Cheese pub, Hatton's local, for the two-hour journey to Manchester Cathedral. Hatton's body was in a sky blue casket with "Blue Moon" etched on the side, a nod to both his walk-out song and his love for Premier...