Video: Tyson Fury pays tribute to Ricky Hatton in ring walk for Makhmudov fight

TL;DR

Tyson Fury honored his late friend Ricky Hatton during his ring walk for the fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Fury used Hatton's entrance song 'Blue Moon' and wore Manchester City colors, despite being a Manchester United fan.

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: Tyson Fury walks out for the Heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images for Netflix) | Getty Images for Netflix

Tyson Fury paid tribute to his late friend Ricky Hatton today at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, for the ring walk to his fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov.

The first of Fury’s entrance songs on the day was the version of “Blue Moon” that Hatton used as walk-out music himself for years, with Tyson adorned in the colors of Hatton’s beloved Man City, despite Fury himself being a Man United supporter.

You could see some tears in the eyes of Fury during that portion of the walk. Hatton passed away at the age of 46 last year. It was a genuinely nice moment from Fury in tribute to a friend and a beloved fellow British superstar, whose impact went well beyond just the sport of boxing and into the UK’s popular culture.

The rest of Fury’s entrance was a pretty incredible spectacle, featuring a lot of pyrotechnics and a big atmosphere at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Here’s the Fury entrance:

Here’s Makhmudov’s entrance, too:

Q&A

What tribute did Tyson Fury pay to Ricky Hatton during his fight?

Tyson Fury paid tribute by using Hatton's entrance song 'Blue Moon' and wearing Manchester City colors during his ring walk.

When did Ricky Hatton pass away and how old was he?

Ricky Hatton passed away last year at the age of 46.

Who did Tyson Fury fight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium?

Tyson Fury fought Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.