Ricky Hatton's family release funeral procession - here's everything you need to know

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05:  Ricky Hatton, ex-professional boxer, poses for a portrait following the Ultimate Boxxer Launch at the ME London Hotel on February 5, 2018 in London, England.  (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)placeholder image
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Ricky Hatton, ex-professional boxer, poses for a portrait following the Ultimate Boxxer Launch at the ME London Hotel on February 5, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)

The former world champion was found dead at his home in Hyde at the age of 46 on the 14th of September.

Ricky Hatton’s funeral will be held at midday on the 10th of October at Manchester Cathedral.

The funeral at the Cathedral will start at 12pm and is by invite only.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05:  Ricky Hatton, ex-professional boxer, poses for a portrait following the Ultimate Boxxer Launch at the ME London Hotel on February 5, 2018 in London, England.  (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)placeholder image
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Ricky Hatton, ex-professional boxer, poses for a portrait following the Ultimate Boxxer Launch at the ME London Hotel on February 5, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)

Ricky Hatton's family has shared a route for his fans and community members wishing to pay their respects, which will begin at 9.45am at the Cheshire Cheese on Stockport Road in Hyde.

The procession will then go to Harehill Tavern in Hyde before doves are released in his honour at The New Inn in Salford.

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Ricky Hatton funeral procession | Hatton Family

The procession will go through Hyde, pausing at Hatton's Gym and passing Hyde Town Hall and the AO Arena, before finishing at Manchester Cathedral.

People will then be able to go to Etihad Stadium after the funeral.

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