Boxing fans are in for a knockout night’s entertainment on Friday when Ricky Hatton comes to Middlesbrough.
The two-weight former world champion and world’s hardest Manchester City fan is making a special guest appearance at Marton Country Club.
Hatton will pull no punches when he recounts stories from his boxing career while throwing in his trademark down-to-earth banter.
And he can probably expect a few friendly verbal jabs from the audience following Boro’s stunning FA Cup defeat of his beloved City.
Highlights of the Hitman’s fights including his IBF title-winning effort against Kostya Tszyu will be shown on big screens.
There will also be photo opportunities, a raffle and a sports memorabilia auction for the collectors in the crowd.
Providing support is a tribute act to legendary Teesside comedian Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown from Canary Islands-based comic Gary Gobstopper, which is why the event is for over-18s only.
Event promoter Tony ‘Robbo’ Robinson said the interest in seeing househould name Hatton has been tremendous.
“Ricky is a true British sporting icon and the interest in seeing him has been massive,” he said.
“I was fortunate enough to meet him over Christmas, and you couldn’t meet a more humble, approachable man.
“So it should be a great night when one of the biggest names in British boxing history comes to Middlesbrough.”
A very limited number of seated tickets are left, priced £65 with food. They are available from Marton Hotel and Country Club on 01642 317141 or Tony Robinson on 07899 940230.
Doors open at 6.45pm, finish time is 11.30pm.
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