Remembering Ricky Hatton, the boxing coach

Tributes were paid to the late Ricky Hatton at Manchester's Co-op Live arena during a British and Commonwealth cruiserweight title fight. Pat Brown defeated John Hedges with a sixth-round body shot stoppage, dedicating the victory to Hatton. Both fighters shared deep ties to the former two-weight world champion, who passed away in September 2025 at age 46.

Hedges had previously relocated to train under Hatton, winning the English cruiserweight title with him as coach, while Brown started boxing at Hatton's former amateur gym. European flyweight champion Chloe Watson, the only female professional boxer coached by Hatton, also reflected on his mentorship and support, including providing her a place to live when she launched her professional career.