Ricky Hatton legacy

A sombre feature image showing Ricky Hatton’s portrait with the headline “Ricky Hatton’s Final Days: What We Know, What We Don’t” in bold white text, alongside a disclaimer stating “At the time of writing on Monday, 22 September 2025.” The tone is reflective and respectful, fitting the blog’s theme.

Ricky Hatton’s Final Days: What We Know, What We Don’t

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It still doesn’t feel real writing these words: Ricky Hatton is gone. The news broke last week and like thousands of others I was utterly distraught. For many of us, Hatton wasn’t just a world champion — he was the people’s champion. I shared my first tribute here: Ricky Hatton – The People’s Champion, but […]

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A respectful tribute illustration showing a glowing blue full moon above dark rolling hills, with a subtle silhouette of a boxer standing in the foreground. The text reads “1978 – 2025” and “Thank You Ricky” in white beneath the moon.

Ricky Hatton: The People’s Champion Who Made Me Fall in Love with Boxing

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Ricky Hatton wasn’t just a fighter — he was the People’s Champion who made me, and thousands like me, fall in love with boxing. From the pub cellar beginnings to the night he rocked Kostya Tszyu, from Vegas heartbreaks to 55,000 at the City of Manchester Stadium, his story is one of grit, heart, and honesty. This is my tribute to the man who changed British boxing forever.

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