One Night. One City. One Icon. One Party.
This is Manchester’s biggest party celebrating one of the city’s most beloved icons – Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton!
Where else could this event take place but the iconic AO Arena, home of so many of Ricky’s fights. A night of entertainment like no other with a star-studded line up.
Superstar music performances, comedians, sports stars, boxers past and present, all join together to celebrate Ricky’s career. There’ll be singing, jokes, and poignant conversation making up 12 ‘rounds’ of entertainment.
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This is going to be a night of entertainment for all of Ricky’s fans! Here is a little taster of what you can expect…
Round 1 - Ricky The Man.
Reflecting on Ricky the man. From Dad, to son, brother, Uncle, friend and boxer. Tributes from family, friends, fighters and fans. To celebrate his unique sense of humour, we encourage all those attending to dress up in some of his favourite outfits. Ricky Fatton with his fat suit, Elvis, the Manchester Mexican etc – (prizes given for the best on the night). Ricky was one of us, this night is as much about the fans as it is the stars and performers, this is your chance to pay tribute too!
Round 2 - Live Music from John Newman
Round 3 - Ricky the Fighter
Ricky’s style, what made him so hard to beat? What made him a champion? Hear from elite trainers, opponents, boxers & fighters past and present who sparred, trained, fought and knew Ricky.
Round 4 – Live Music Performance from Russell Watson
Round 5 - The WBC Tribute
A surprise presentation of the new WBC belt in Ricky’s name, awarded to a current fighter who embodies his spirit: of no surrender, total honesty, ‘give it your all’ true warrior code. Presented by Marco Antonio Barrera, Campbell Hatton, Roberto ‘Hands of Stone’ Duran and a host of boxing royalty and hall-of-famers.
Round 6 - The Poem
An iconic new poem specially written & performed for this night by ‘Manchester’s Poet’ Tony Walsh, telling the story of Ricky’s life. Tony famously created ‘This is the Place’ in the wake of the Manchester bombing. He performs his poetry with heart and soul, and this will be a powerful and emotional moment in the show. This will be an incredible spine-tingling tribute and performance by a performer at the top of his game.
Round 7 – Live Music Performance from Rowetta
Round 8 - Viva Las Vegas!
Reliving the unforgettable nights, Elvis is in the building! Anecdotes from those who were with Ricky when he took over Vegas with his 30 thousand fans. This is when the world woke up to the Hatton phenomenon. Be a part of Manchester saluting Ricky’s second City, Las Vegas…expect a load of Elvis, he will be in the building. Expect surprises.
Round 9 - Live Music Performance from The Lottery Winners
Round 10 - Live Music Performance from Tine Tempah
Round 11 - Hi Ho Ricky Hatton featuring Paulie Malignaggi!
Ricky was famous for having it large in between fights, he loved life, and lived it to the full. Ricky celebrated his life with his own great sense of humour! Remember the Fat Suit and Oasis at the Malignaggi fight? Paulie Malignaggi, was at first his bitter rival but then became a close friend. He’s flying in to relive that amazing night, along with a host of famous boxers/sportspeople/entertainers. There’s also some pie eating too with some famous ‘eaters’- bringing humour, nostalgia and fan-interactions. Also featuring the England Supporters Band and Joey Blower!
Round 12 - Live Music Performance from Bugzy Malone
Then time to drink and a dance....
The Ricky Hatton All-Star DJ Mash up - Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham’s Manchester all-star squad of celebrity pro DJs versus Merseyside Mayor Steve Rotherham’s Liverpool crew: A one-off showdown on the decks, built for audience interaction. The fans decide who the winner of this face off will be. Who’s got the better tunes? Liverpool or Manchester? This will be one in a lifetime line-up, never going to be seen again on the same stage.
The Finale…
With artists to be revealed on the night!
