Flowers and tributes left outside Ricky Hatton's home in Manchester | SWNS

Описание: Ricky Hatton’s former trainer has left a heartbreaking floral tribute to the boxing champion.

Heartfelt tributes have been laid outside the Hyde, Greater Manchester, home of Hatton, nicknamed ‘the Hitman’ who was found dead aged 46 on Sunday morning.

A floral tribute left by former coach Billy Graham reads ‘Sorry I wasn’t there for you. Love Billy (The Preacher) x”.

On Monday, tearful fans continued to lay flowers outside his home, called “The Heartbreak”.

Aerial photos of the home show floral tributes laid outside while Hatton's iconic three-wheeled yellow Reliant Robin, which was used in the filming of Only Fools and Horses, is visible behind the gates.

Also visible in his back garden is a Union Jack painted telephone box.

The British boxing icon won world titles at welterweight and light-welterweight throughout his career.

In 2007, more than 30,000 British fans went to Las Vegas to see him fight Floyd Mayweather Jr in a match dubbed ‘Undefeated’.

One floral tribute reads “Manc Legend. R.I.P. Ricky Hitman Hatton. 3-0 for you tonight!”

As well as floral tributes, Manchester City shirts and scarves have been laid outside Hatton’s home.

One shirt has a message which reads “Ricky The Legend. Love Mike, Dawn, Jimmy xx”.

Another simply said: “RIP Rick”.

The City supporter, who wore sky blue shorts and used Blue Moon as his walkout song during his career, fought Juan Lazcano at the club’s Etihad Stadium back in 2008.

A Manchester City flag can be seen flying high on a flagpole outside his home.

In a statement released by Manchester City on Sunday, the club said: “Ricky was one of City’s most loved and revered supporters.

“He will always be remembered.

“Everyone at the Club would like to send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.”

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