Friends, family and stars of the sporting world gathered for the funeral of boxing legend Ricky Hatton.

MANCHESTER, England :Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and Oasis singer Liam Gallagher were among the thousands of mourners who bid farewell to Ricky Hatton as one of Manchester's most beloved sporting figures was laid to rest.The former world welterweight champion, nicknamed "the Hitman", was foun