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Hedges honors late trainer Hatton at Manchester weigh-in

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 6:17 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Hedges honors late trainer Hatton at Manchester weigh-in

Summary

John Hedges weighed in for his fight against Pat Brown on Saturday in Manchester, paying tribute to his late trainer Ricky Hatton by wearing a T-shirt with Hatton's images. Hatton, a former two-weight world champion, passed away in September 2025. Hedges, who remains undefeated in 12 professional fights, is set to compete for the vacant British and Commonwealth cruiserweight titles against Brown, who has won all six of his fights by knockout. The event, initially scheduled for Planet Ice, was moved to Co-op Live arena due to high ticket demand. Hedges faced booing from the crowd, predominantly supporting Brown, but remained focused on the fight ahead.

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Key Details

•Hedges pays tribute to Ricky Hatton during weigh-in.
•Both fighters tipped the scales at 14st 3lb (90kg).
•The fight is for the vacant British and Commonwealth cruiserweight titles.
•Hedges has won three of his 12 victories by knockout.
•Pat Brown is a rising star with a perfect knockout record.

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6:17 PMBBC Sport — Hedges pays tribute to late trainer Hatton at weigh-in

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John Hedges pays tribute Ricky Hatton by wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with images of his late trainer as he weighs in for Saturday's fight with Pat Brown in Manchester.
— BBC Sport

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