‘Etched into British sporting folklore’ – Hatton’s life in pictures

From the Sale chemical works social club where he first laced on the gloves, to the swirling glamour of the Las Vegas Strip, Ricky Hatton took a famous journey to the top of the boxing world in his stride.

Nicknamed ‘the Hitman’, he won world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight and was one of Britain’s most popular fighters.

With thousands of boisterous supporters following his every step, Hatton called out and took on the greatest fighters of his generation, earning global acclaim for his all-action style and down-to-earth demeanour.