Ricky Hatton's former coach has said the boxer's death has "hit people hard".

The former world champion - who was nicknamed 'the Hitman' in the ring - died in September at the age of 46 . His body was found at his home in Hyde in Manchester, and an inquest is yet to take place.

BBC Breakfast paid tribute to the Dancing on Ice star ahead of his funeral later today (October 10). The segment included an interview with Hatton's former coach Blain Younis, who said the boxer was "a hero" to the town.

"People are coming to put flowers down outside the gym and his house and you can just see how it's hit the town," he said. "It's like it's hit people hard." View 3 Images READ MORE : Ricky Hatton's funeral procession route in full - interactive map shows where you can watch it

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