‘This is greater than an event. It’s a celebration. It’s a tribute’
A star-studded celebration of life for Ricky Hatton will be held on the AO Arena in June(Image: PA)
A ‘spectacular’ celebration of life in honour of Ricky Hatton will be held in Manchester this summer time.
The boxing legend died in September final yr on the age of 46. At the time, the Hyde champion had been planning a return to the ring after a 13-year hiatus with a battle scheduled for December.
The Hitman, who was greatest identified for his clashes with the likes of Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas, was described by his son Campbell as ‘fearless’ at an inquest into his demise final month, including that he ‘lived his life in and out of the ring at a hundred per cent and he always said he never regretted it’.
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It has now been introduced {that a} star-studded ‘Las Vegas-style’ celebration will happen on the AO Arena on June 7. Organisers have stated that the Evening4Ricky present will characteristic a reimagined boxing stage as a line-up of artists and performers participate in a sequence of leisure ‘rounds’.
Whilst no names have been formally confirmed, the event is ready to characteristic ‘some of Ricky’s favorite music artists’, in addition to prime comedians and legendary figures. Tickets to the one-night-only event will begin from £25 every, with tickets first occurring sale on Monday (April 13) at 12pm by way of Ticketmaster and AXS.
The present will additionally mark the official worldwide TV launch of the Ricky Hatton Foundation, which was based final yr to lift very important funds and consciousness to offer entry to psychological well being providers, group programmes, and academic campaigns.
Describing the Evening4Ricky present, promoters for the event stated: “The evening will feature a reimagined boxing style stage in the centre of the arena floor, where the fun and entertainment will take place. Featuring 12 very different rounds of world-class entertainment.
“Expect live performances from some of Ricky’s favourite music artists, tributes with legendary figures who knew him best, incredibly emotional features, top comedians, entertainers and interactive fan experiences that put you right at the heart of the action.
“Included in the live performances will be all-star DJs, bands and special performances that will keep the energy high, delivering a true party atmosphere inside the arena. We want to raise the roof for Ricky as he did when he ruled the world.
“This is the evening Ricky’s fans can re-live the biggest fight nights of his career – where Manchester meets Las Vegas! Join us in coming together and sharing a once in a lifetime moment with everyone who loved him.”
Aimed to be a ‘a fitting tribute to a man who gave us so many glorious nights and who lived life to the fullest’, followers are additionally inspired to decorate up and make an event out of the present. Organisers added: “This is more than an event. It’s a celebration. It’s a tribute. It is one night only.
“It’s a unique chance to come together, dress up, sing loud, share a night full of energy, laughter (and maybe a few tears) and unforgettable moments in honour of one of Manchester’s favourite sons.”
Fans who signal as much as the AO Arena’s email mailing list will be capable of obtain an early chicken low cost on tickets after they go on sale on April 13.
