The fighter
A fearless, all-action boxer who became a two-weight world champion and sold out arenas on both sides of the Atlantic.
Our Story
For the People’s Champion
Ricky Hatton was more than a world-class fighter. He was a Mancunian through and through — a fighter whose humour, heart and fearless spirit made him one of Britain’s most loved sporting figures.
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A champion in the ring.
A champion to the people.
A Manchester original
From the streets of Manchester to sold-out arenas around the world, Ricky carried the city with him. His story was one of dedication, defiance and an extraordinary bond with the people who backed him.
Game4Ricky is a chance for those people to come together again: to remember a remarkable life, celebrate the joy he brought to sport, and turn that energy into something positive for the city.
Responsible for organising major charity football matches for over twenty years, LGNDS are proud to have been asked to organise this match with the Ricky Hatton Foundation, City in the Community and Ricky’s family.
A life remembered
One city, united by the memories he gave it
The legacy
Made in Manchester
Remembered everywhere
The person
Authentic, funny and fiercely proud of where he came from — Ricky made people feel that he was one of them.
The inspiration
His legacy carries an important message: stand together, speak openly and look out for one another.
A match with meaning