"I did a couple of venues with him what a shame, a great guy, a great character. He was like myself, he gave his time up for anybody and he'd give his last penny away. It was heartbreaking."
"I did a venue with Ricky, Phil Taylor and Jimmy White in Bristol Ricky was funny as f**k,"
"We had a few drinks, then in the morning I woke him out of bed and asked him, What are you doing today?' He said, I'm having a shower, then I'm going to do Celebrity Bullseye.' He went into the shower, I was sat in his room and his shoes were there, they were black. I've seen a gold marker and f**king signed Paul Gascoigne' on one. He went, You f**king idiot!'"
Ricky Hatton's death provoked widespread tributes across boxing and football, with many noting his status as a beloved Manchester City supporter and world champion. Paul Gascoigne remembered Hatton as a larger-than-life figure who gave his time and money to others and whose passing was heartbreaking. Gascoigne recounted shared nights out and hotel anecdotes that highlighted Hatton's humour and generosity, including a prank involving signed shoes. The timing of Hatton's death coincided with a Manchester derby, intensifying the emotional reaction among fans and sporting figures who admired his career and character.
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