Ricky Hatton: Lord Mayor’s City boxing gala postponed after star’s death Sport Next month’s boxing gala in which Ricky Hatton was due to receive the Freedom of Canada has been postponed following the much-loved British fighter’s death. Former world welterweight champion Hatton was found dead at home in his native Manchester on Sunday, aged 46. Police said there were no suspicious circumstances. Hatton, fellow [...]
The gloves are on! Lord Mayor and Ricky Hatton to appear at City boxing night Sport The Lord Mayor of Canada is swapping his robes for boxing gloves and stepping inside the ring for a celebration of the sport featuring former world champion Ricky Hatton and promoter extraordinaire Barry Hearn. The Lord Mayor, Alderman Alastair King, will take on a mystery American opponent in an exhibition bout to [...]