News about Ricky Hatton

Claire Sweeney couldn't wipe the smile off her face as she arrived at the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards at the Londoner hotel on Sunday evening. The actress, 53, looked radiant as she posed for pictures at the event after going public with her new boyfriend Ricky Hatton earlier this month. The Brookside star met the professional boxer on the most recent series of ITV's Dancing On Ice and have been enjoying a blossoming romance ever since.

Ricky Hatton looked happy as he posed for a photo with fans in Preston on Sunday the day after he made his red carpet debut with girlfriend Claire Sweeney. The former professional boxer, 45, sported ripped light blue skinny jeans and a chequered dark blue blazer. He also wore a blue T-shirt and a pair of fresh black trainers and he stuffed his hands into his pockets as he smiled in between the chuffed fans. On Sunday, Ricky and his Coronation Street actress girlfriend Claire, 53, made their first public appearance together at the Co-op Live official welcome ceremony. Claire, who wore a stunning white one-shoulder dress, smiled broadly as she gazed lovingly at Ricky.

New couple Claire Sweeney and Ricky Hatton made their red carpet debut at the Co-op Live official welcome ceremony in Manchester on Saturday. The actress, 53, and former boxing champion Ricky, 45, met earlier this year when they both competed on Dancing on Ice and have grown closer ever since. The showbiz pair were at the official welcome ceremony at the Co-op Live Arena and the Coronation Street star opted for a white off-the shoulder dress that went right down to the floor.

Ricky Hatton shared a sweet birthday message for his girlfriend Claire Sweeney on Wednesday after their new romance was revealed this month. Boxer Ricky, 45, called his new love 'gorgeous' in his post as he shared two snaps on them together on his Instagram.  It comes as Coronation Street star Claire, 53, has told friends she feels like 'she has won the lottery' as her new romance with Ricky heats up - who she was first seen on a cosy night out with earlier this month. 

Claire Sweeney has told friends she feels like 'she has won the lottery' as her romance with Ricky Hatton heats up. Pals close to the Coronation Street star, 52, say the relationship 'came from nowhere' after she met boxer Ricky, 45. 'Claire and Ricky have become really close,' the friend told MailOnline. 'She wasn't looking for a relationship but then Ricky came along and it just felt right and natural and she's really happy.

Ricky Hatton's Playboy model pal Carla Howe has taken aim at the former boxer after he rubbished her claims of their friendship. Carla and Ricky exchanged some flirtatious text messages after meeting in 2021 before he hinted at taking her on holiday to Tenerife. The retired sportsman, 45, who is now dating his former Dancing on Ice co-star Claire Sweeney, 52, also offered to take Carla on a night out in Manchester and continued to message her, but she insists she was never interested in him romantically.

Claire Sweeney is set to make a huge profit on her London home as she 'sells the mansion for twice the amount she paid,' according to a new report.  The Brookside star, 52, appears to be moving as her romance with Ricky Hatton, 45, heats up, with the actress 'looking forward' to introducing him to her friends.  Claire's four bedroom property - where she lives with her son Jaxon, eight - is said to be decorated with 'crushed velvet and perfectly styled.'

Claire Sweeney is looking forward to introducing new man Ricky Hatton to her family and friends as the pair's relationship hots up. Pals close to the Coronation Street star, 52, say the relationship 'came from nowhere' - but that's she's the happiest she's been in a long time. The pair met on Dancing on Ice and started dating after Ricky, 45, messaged her and invited her to a boxing event.

Ricky Hatton's Playboy model pal Carla Howe ensured all eyes were on her as she stepped out in London's Mayfair on Thursday. The glamour girl, 33, showed off her stand-out style as she wore an emerald green sequinned mini dress. Her sleeveless garment featured a plunging neckline which was partially visible behind some green and black feathers.

Claire Sweeney and Ricky Hatton have sparked a surprise romance after both starring on Dancing On Ice [bottom centre].  The Brookside star, 52, and the former professional boxer, 45, have been on a flurry of dates in recent weeks and were pictured arm in arm over the weekend. Sources told MailOnline the pair have grown 'incredibly close' ahead of taking the next big step by plotting a summer getaway. As things heat up between the couple, we take a look at Ricky's turbulent love life from Playboy model exes [left and top centre] to Claire's long term romance with her ex fiancé [right].

Claire Sweeney's pals have revealed how the actress fell for 'hysterical' boxing legend Ricky Hatton's knockout charm.  Friends told MailOnline, she has branded the retired World Champion 'one of the funniest people' she's ever met - and that the pair have grown 'incredibly close' ahead of taking the next big step by plotting a Summer getaway. A source revealed: 'Anyone who knows Ricky knows how funny and entertaining he can be. But Claire had no idea until she met him on Dancing on Ice, and that's what really attracted her to him initially...

Ricky Hatton headed for a jog as he was seen for the first time on Wednesday since his new romance with Claire Sweeney was revealed. The former professional boxer, 45, was keeping in shape amid his new relationship Brookside actress Claire, 52, - who he met on Dancing On Ice earlier this year. For his run in Manchester he cut a casual figure in black jogging gear and a matching gilet. 

Ricky Hatton's Playboy model pal Carla Howe has had her say on his new love interest Claire Sweeney. Brookside and Coronation Street actress Claire, 52, and the former professional boxer, 45 - who are both believed to be single - looked loved-up and put their arms around each other as they enjoyed a pub crawl in Manchester on Saturday. They also enjoyed a pub date on Friday evening, with the new couple surprising staff at a venue in Stockport.

Claire Sweeney enjoyed a second pub date with Ricky Hatton on Friday evening, with new couple surprising staff at a pub in Stockport.  The Brookside and Coronation Street actress, 52, and the former professional boxer, 45, met on Dancing On Ice and have since been on a 'string of romantic dates.' On the ITV show, Claire was partnered with professional skater Colin Grafton and was eliminated in week three, while Ricky was partnered with Robin Johnstone and left in week one.

Ex-world champion boxer Ricky 'Hitman' Hatton is said to be 'completely besotted' with Claire Sweeney after the pair hit it off while appearing on Dancing On Ice. Even though neither were particularly successful on the show - with Claire being booted off in week three and Ricky leaving in week one - it seems their relationship was.  The Brookside star, 52, and the former professional boxer have been on a flurry of dates in recent weeks.

He's said to be 'completely besotted' with Claire Sweeney after the pair met while competing on this year's series of Dancing On Ice. But if his past relationships are anything to go by, Ricky Hatton, 45, isn't always the luckiest in love. The British former professional boxer split from his fiancée Jennifer Dooley (pictured left), mother to his two daughters, Millie, 11, and Fearne, 10, in 2016, after 11 years together. Since then he's had a string of failed romances - from beauty therapist Angela Blemmings (pictured inset) to Playboy model Chelsea Claire (pictured centre), who was 14 years his junior. But could the sportsman's luck be about to change? He looked loved-up with his fellow Dancing on Ice star Claire (pictured right), 52, in Manchester on Sunday.

The Brookside and Coronation Street actress' last long-term romance came with Daniel Reilly, and the pair split in 2017. They share son Jaxon, eight. But things are looking up for Claire, as she recently sparked romance rumours with Ricky Hatton after they were spotted looking cosy on a night out together.

After meeting when competing on this year's series of Dancing On Ice, Ricky Hatton is said to be 'completely distraught.' with Claire Sweeney. The Brookside and Coronation Street actress, 52, and the former professional boxer, 45, all thought to be single, looked glamorous and extended their arms around each other as they enjoyed a pub crawl in Manchester on Saturday. Claire was partnered with professional skater Colin Grafton and was banned in week three, when Ricky was partnered with Robin Johnstone in week one.

After being seen cosy on a night out together over the weekend, Claire Sweeney and Ricky Hatton ignited romance rumors. As they enjoyed a pub crawl in Manchester, the Brookside and Coronation Street actress, 52, and the former professional boxer, 45, all appeared to be single. The pair appeared on Dancing On Ice earlier this year, where it seems they formed a friendship.

Following Campbell Hatton's humiliating loss to James Flint, the pair's manager and uncle have parted ways. The 23-year-old, the son of boxing legend Ricky Hatton, had won all 14 of his previous fights leading up to his Central Area super lightweight title last week. Hatton was the overwhelming favorite, but Flint defeated the odds to keep his position by unanimous decision.

After suffering the first setback in his career, Campbell Hatton has confessed that he has 'no excuse.' Ricky Hatton, the son of boxing legend Ricky Hatton, had won all 14 of his previous fights before he met James Flint for the Central Area super lightweight title. Although Hatton was expected to win, he ended up losing in Sheffield by a unanimous points decision, with Flint losing his title.

JACK GAUGHAN: The embrace between Pep Guardiola and Lucas Paqueta in the days before Manchester City's triumph over West Ham United earlier this season made it clear that the possibility of a future move was still exists. After Mail Sport announced that the Football Association had launched an investigation into suspected betting abuses, Paqueta's hopes of a summer transfer shattered, and the Football Association is expected to keep the possibility open for a change north. Despite continuing to play for the Hammers, the 26-year-old has returned to the Brazil squad for their blockbuster friendlies with England and Spain in September, October, and November camps.

As the two faced off at Portman Road on Tuesday night, Frazer Clarke tried to get under the skin of his heavyweight adversary Fabio Wardley ahead of their grudge match later this month. Clarke and Wardley will have their differences at the O2 Arena on March 31, with the latter's British and Commonwealth titles on display. They went face-to-face in the Championship match between Ipswich and Bristol City, who Wardley supports.

When the Co-op Live arena opens on April 23, it will be the country's biggest indoor entertainment venue, with a seating capacity of 23,500 people. It is funded by City Football Group and Oak View Group, and it will be just a short walk from Manchester City's Etihad Arena. Harry Styles, a Manchester United fan, is already investing in the venue, which will be a music-first destination, but it could also aim to rival the 02 Arena for the world's biggest matches. Greater Manchester has produced some of the finest boxing talents around, including Tyson Fury, Amir Khan, and Ricky Hatton.