Ricky Hatton statue approved in his hometown after online petition

Tameside Council has approved a motion to erect a statue in honor of boxing legend Ricky Hatton in Hyde, Greater Manchester. Following Hatton's death on September 14, 2025, over 9,000 people signed an online petition advocating for the memorial. Local leaders highlighted Hatton's achievements in boxing and community support, with plans to fund the statue through donations. While a proposal to include another local athlete, Ron Hill, failed, the motion for Hatton's statue received unanimous approval from councillors. The community will participate in the statue's design.

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