Thousands line streets for Ricky Hatton's funeral

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PA Media The funeral was held at Manchester Cathedral after a long procession around the city

The great and the good of the boxing world were among thousands of mourners who said an emotional farewell to world champion Ricky Hatton at his funeral earlier. Hatton, whose passion, personality and skills drew huge crowds throughout his career, was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, on 14 September at the age of 46.

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