Ricky Hatton RIP

Moss Side's Finest said:
An therein lies our problem as human beings. Not Tyson, but all those insulting him.

Ricky had mental health issues which, allegedly, resulted in his untimely demise.

Tyson has mental heath issues, which on a number of occasions have almost resulted in his timely demise.

He's either worn the suit as last bit of banter with his old friend, or to make a statement that he has been saved and is still with us.

Whatever the reason, we all know Tyson has struggled over the years and has made some bad decisions, like Ricky did, we should try and understand and support, not add to their struggles.

We've already lost one legend way too early, let's not lose another.
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I understand your point to some extent. But today was not about Tyson it was about Ricky. Today was not a Remembrance Service and a celebration of Ricky's life which hopefully will come later. As I see it that's when wearing the suit would have been appropriate and not a distraction
It was day of high emotion for Rick'ys family and they needed to be the centre of everyone attention and care
I'm not quite sure what you mean about Tyson being saved and still with us. At the moment how could we forget with his announcements about his 16 year daughter getting engaged or his ongoing talk about retirement. He seems to enjoy the limelight which never could be said of Ricky. But maybe that's part of Tyson's demons
Yes we are all different but on occasions we need to remember life is not just about us but those around us
 
Moss Side's Finest said:
An therein lies our problem as human beings. Not Tyson, but all those insulting him, shame on you on today of all days.

Ricky had mental health issues, which, allegedly, resulted in his untimely demise.

Tyson has mental heath issues, which on a a number of occasions has almost resulted in his timely demise.

He's either worn the suit as last bit of banter with his old friend, or to make a statement that he has been saved and is still with us.

Whatever the reason, we all know Tyson has struggled over the years and has made some bad decisions, like Ricky did, we should try and understand and support, not add to their struggles.

We've already lost one legend way too early, let's not lose another.
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Doesn’t Fury have friends who can advise him on how to behave in any given situation?
 
lunebleu said:
There’s a back story to that suit that explains it. Do a bit of research.
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The awards ceremony? Hmm. I still don't think it was the time or the place to wear it. But I'm not going to derail the thread by arguing the toss about it. Like the suit, it's not the time, nor the place. Sleep well Ricky.
 
What a great turn out from Manchester ! Did him proud and his family looked like they appreciated everyone who turned up along the route ….. was at the dove release in Hattersley and then outside the etihad …. Blues everywhere and along the route too !

There truly is only one Ricky Hatton - loved more than he knew .
 
Craig said:
Think unfortunately it’s his body that’s distraught. He struggled to even walk these days due to emphysema
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Yeah I was gonna ask is he struggling with his health too. Looks like he's struggling to breathe. Poor fella lost his wife not long ago too.
 
jimharri said:
The awards ceremony? Hmm. I still don't think it was the time or the place to wear it. But I'm not going to derail the thread by arguing the toss about it. Like the suit, it's not the time, nor the place. Sleep well Ricky.
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lunebleu said:
There’s a back story to that suit that explains it. Do a bit of research.
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The back story is somewhat tenuous. He described it a shit suit. If he had wanted to give Ricky a laugh he would as a United supporter turned up in a specially made Manchester City suit
 
Nightmare Walking said:
The biggest compliment I can pay Ricky Hatton and which may be his most abiding legacy is that he made us all feel like we were on the same team. Regardless of your team, your race, your sexuality or any other barrier which can divide people, Ricky Hatton made us all feel like we were in it in together. I don't think a single other Mancunian will ever come close to uniting the City in the way he did.
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Absolutely spot on.
Well said
 
I am sure that the funeral was held today because its World Mental Health Day 2025 and it recognises poor Ricky's struggles. Anybody reading this if you are having issues please, please seek help. To those who think its far far away from their lives and their circles remember this - suffering is never obvious -
"You Ok mate?"
"Yeah, yeah its all great"
"No listen - look at me and tell me its all good"

 
Earlyriser said:
The back story is somewhat tenuous. He described it a shit suit. If he had wanted to give Ricky a laugh he would as a United supporter turned up in a specially made Manchester City suit
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I expect the irony of you derailing a thread paying respect to a local hero by accusing one of the mourners of being an attention seeker is lost on you.
 
I'm just catching up with some of the tv footage after leaving home at 10:30 and standing outside the cathedral until the entourage left. A special mention to the interview Jane Couch did and which I've just seen. By her own admission a one time crazy lady, who was banned from every pub in Fleetwood, boxing turned her own life around.and she spoke beautifully about her friendship with Ricky and the backing he gave her and women's boxing.
A cold grey day with specks of rain in the air matched the mood. The sense of grief and loss was palpable and even some of the humour in the speeches, relayed over speakers for those of us standing outside, couldn't really lift it for long. Everybody knew just what Manchester, Britain and the world lost and said goodbye to today. Ricky, I hope you've now found the peace you couldn't seem to find in life. There will only ever be one Ricky Hatton.
 
Axel Freed said:
I expect the irony of you derailing a thread paying respect to a local hero by accusing one of the mourners of being an attention seeker is lost on you.
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No the concept of respect is clearly lost on you. As I have repeatedly posted the day was about Ricky and the comments re Fury have no bearing on the solemnity of the day
 
Earlyriser said:
No the concept of respect is clearly lost on you. As I have repeatedly posted the day was about Ricky and the comments re Fury have no bearing on the solemnity of the day
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I think “repeatedly” seals the deal. Hoist by your own attention seeking petard
 
Earlyriser said:
No the concept of respect is clearly lost on you. As I have repeatedly posted the day was about Ricky and the comments re Fury have no bearing on the solemnity of the day
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And you seem to be going out of your way to make this thread about you. Give it a rest. None of us care about what suit Tyson Fury wore. It will be forgotten about tomorrow.
 
paulchapo said:
I'm just catching up with some of the tv footage after leaving home at 10:30 and standing outside the cathedral until the entourage left. A special mention to the interview Jane Couch did and which I've just seen. By her own admission a one time crazy lady, who was banned from every pub in Fleetwood, boxing turned her own life around.and she spoke beautifully about her friendship with Ricky and the backing he gave her and women's boxing.
A cold grey day with specks of rain in the air matched the mood. The sense of grief and loss was palpable and even some of the humour in the speeches, relayed over speakers for those of us standing outside, couldn't really lift it for long. Everybody knew just what Manchester, Britain and the world lost and said goodbye to today. Ricky, I hope you've now found the peace you couldn't seem to find in life. There will only ever be one Ricky Hatton.
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I met her in moon on the water before one of rickys fights..shes double hard.
Sound as fuck
 
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