Ricky Hatton's son Campbell paid an emotional tribute to his late father at his funeral in Manchester, saying "I can't explain how much I'm going to miss you, dad."

Thousands of mourners lined the streets during the procession, which started at Hatton's local pub - the Cheshire Cheese in Hyde - at 9.45am on Friday ahead of a private memorial service from midday.

Former world champion Hatton was found dead at his home on September 14. Greater Manchester Police said there were no suspicious circumstances.

Campbell Hatton, who won 14 of his 16 fights before retiring from boxing last year, said of Ricky at the service: "We won't be making any new memories - but the ones we did I will cherish for ever."

The cortege included stops at Hatton's boxing gym as well as the AO Arena, the venue whe

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