Think the guy warrants a new thread.

Absolutely tragic news.

What a warrior he was. 

Gutted about this. His fights were always a proper occasion. Always a gang of us watching somewhere, he was a genuine warrior, you knew whatever happened he’d give everything in that ring.

its even worse the way he’s gone. Total waste of a young life.

RIP lad.

Hope the lad has found his peace.  

RIP RH. So so sad

Such a shame. 

I can't  speyk.

Rip. Proper shocked

He was a fucking relentless boxer

 

Sad news. Went to a few of his fights and met him a couple of times. Didn't behave like he was a star and was just one of the lads.

R.I.P

You'll never ever see anything like him again. Tens of thousands of (mostly working class) folk spending thousands to fly across the world for boxing.

And he was fucking brilliant in his pomp. You don't get in the Hall of Fame just for having banter.

A terribly sad end to an incredible ride.

Never been into boxing but from what I have seen of him he seemed a very likeable lad. Proper northerner - no fucking about.

RIP

16 minutes ago, Tombwfc said:

You'll never ever see anything like him again. Tens of thousands of (mostly working class) folk spending thousands to fly across the world for boxing.

And he was fucking brilliant in his pomp. You don't get in the Hall of Fame just for having banter.

A terribly sad end to an incredible ride.

No fighter worldwide has ever done what he did in regards to thousands of fans flying around the world to watch him

Doubt it will ever happen again

A terrible loss

RIP Ricky. An absolute legend gone too early. 

Awful to hear this.

RIP Hitman. 

I Was fortunate enough to be in his company numerous times. He really was one of the lads. He was always on The Jolly Boys Xmas doos, which I’m sure a few on here would have attended. There would always be a queue by his table for fans wanting pictures and autographs. When the strippers came out you would here him say, “come back in 20 mins lads my dance is here” he would then have his dance, have tits rubbed in his face for 20 mins and then carry on having photos 😂

Absolute shit news, a top boxer who brought me some of my best nights watching boxing. 
 

R.I.P.

Very, very sad news

Could this be a first for WW - a piece of news we're all in agreement on. 

Terribly sad news. 

46 minutes ago, kent_white said:

Could this be a first for WW - a piece of news we're all in agreement on. 

Terribly sad news. 

Another good life "wasted" by this insidious illness.

Graham Thorpe's story is terrible- don't know whether RH was under medical supervision?

5 hours ago, Tombwfc said:

You'll never ever see anything like him again. Tens of thousands of (mostly working class) folk spending thousands to fly across the world for boxing.

And he was fucking brilliant in his pomp. You don't get in the Hall of Fame just for having banter.

A terribly sad end to an incredible ride.

 

 

RIP

 

 

 

The fight v Kostya Tszyu has to be one of my favourites ever; was shocked when I heard, and only coming on here today compounded a fear. I know one poster on here knew him personally, and I’m gutted for you bud

 God speed Hitman

 

 

A brilliant tribute here from Neville 

 

https://www.skysports.com/football/video/30998/13431528/it-s-a-devastating-day-for-manchester-gary-neville-pays-tribute-to-ricky-hatton

It is been good today watching various tributes to him that seem so genuine. 
 

 

Awful news.

Great boxer, there was such a buzz around his fights.

And as everybody who is commenting is saying, had a heart of gold.

Had a lengthy conversation with him at Tenerife airport - 2009 I think, our flight back to Manchester had a long delay, he was brilliant.

Just shown my lads the photo I took of him with them. They are usually embarrassed when I show them pictures of them as toddlers, not this one.

Looks like a great turnout in Manchester today for Ricky. Shows how highly regarded he was by  the people of Manchester and around the world.