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Wayne Rooney wipes away tears alongside wife Coleen at Ricky Hatton's funeral
Wayne Rooney was among the mourners at the funeral of Ricky Hatton on Friday, with the former Manchester United and England striker looking emotional ahead of the ceremony
Wayne Rooney was among those paying their respects at Ricky Hatton's funeral on Friday, with the former Manchester United and England striker appearing visibly moved before the service.
Hatton passed away last month aged 46, leaving the boxing community in mourning. Countless heartfelt tributes have been paid to 'The Hitman' since his death, with the accomplished and beloved British fighter drawing large crowds to Manchester on Friday as people gathered to bid their final farewell.
Former boxers Tyson Fury and Tony Bellew were present at the ceremony, whilst Rooney arrived alongside his wife Coleen. The 39-year-old was seen wiping away tears before the service, which brought together Hatton's loved ones and close friends.
Rooney had previously carried Hatton's championship belts into the ring ahead of the boxer's triumph over Jose Luis Castillo in Las Vegas in 2007, and delivered a heartfelt tribute on his podcast after learning of Hatton's passing.
"Ricky was such a good lad and a good person. He is someone who captured the nation, in terms of the support he got, they followed him all around the world," Rooney said, reports the Mirror.
"I want to pay my condolences to his family and everyone who is really close to him. It is way too soon. It has not fully kicked in, it's devastating. Heartbreaking."
He further commented: "I am sure over the next few days from everyone across the country we will see a lot of messages and people will understand what a true gentleman and good person he was."
Fury also honoured Hatton ahead of his funeral. On Friday morning, he posted a video tribute on Instagram, stating: "Today is the day of Ricky Hatton's funeral, and I am not going to be alone when I say this... Ricky inspired me as a young boy to go on and do great things in boxing.
"I wanted to be just like him; the ringwalks, the flashy shorts, the fans, the chanting. When I was a little kid, he was fighting for his world title in Manchester against Kostya Tszyu and I was there along with a lot of young proper kids who were also inspired by Ricky.
"So, without Ricky Hatton, Manchester would not have had, the North West would not have had, the UK would not have had so many boxing world champions... inspired by the great Richard 'the Hitman' Hatton. Rest in peace, Rick. See you soon, buddy."
Daily Star Sunday
Wayne Rooney was among the mourners at the funeral of Ricky Hatton on Friday, with the former Manchester United and England striker looking emotional ahead of the ceremony
Wayne Rooney was among those paying their respects at Ricky Hatton's funeral on Friday, with the former Manchester United and England striker appearing visibly moved before the service.
Hatton passed away last month aged 46, leaving the boxing community in mourning. Countless heartfelt tributes have been paid to 'The Hitman' since his death, with the accomplished and beloved British fighter drawing large crowds to Manchester on Friday as people gathered to bid their final farewell.
Former boxers Tyson Fury and Tony Bellew were present at the ceremony, whilst Rooney arrived alongside his wife Coleen. The 39-year-old was seen wiping away tears before the service, which brought together Hatton's loved ones and close friends.
Rooney had previously carried Hatton's championship belts into the ring ahead of the boxer's triumph over Jose Luis Castillo in Las Vegas in 2007, and delivered a heartfelt tribute on his podcast after learning of Hatton's passing.
"Ricky was such a good lad and a good person. He is someone who captured the nation, in terms of the support he got, they followed him all around the world," Rooney said, reports the Mirror.
"I want to pay my condolences to his family and everyone who is really close to him. It is way too soon. It has not fully kicked in, it's devastating. Heartbreaking."
He further commented: "I am sure over the next few days from everyone across the country we will see a lot of messages and people will understand what a true gentleman and good person he was."
Fury also honoured Hatton ahead of his funeral. On Friday morning, he posted a video tribute on Instagram, stating: "Today is the day of Ricky Hatton's funeral, and I am not going to be alone when I say this... Ricky inspired me as a young boy to go on and do great things in boxing.
"I wanted to be just like him; the ringwalks, the flashy shorts, the fans, the chanting. When I was a little kid, he was fighting for his world title in Manchester against Kostya Tszyu and I was there along with a lot of young proper kids who were also inspired by Ricky.
"So, without Ricky Hatton, Manchester would not have had, the North West would not have had, the UK would not have had so many boxing world champions... inspired by the great Richard 'the Hitman' Hatton. Rest in peace, Rick. See you soon, buddy."
Daily Star Sunday