Former Manchester City goalkeepers Joe Hart and David James will join football legends and boxing champions on Sunday for the Game4Ricky charity match at the Joie Stadium in Manchester, [dazn.com] reported.
The special fixture honors the life and legacy of British boxing champion Ricky Hatton, uniting sports stars and celebrities for two competing sides. Team Hatton will face Team Hitman in an afternoon kickoff scheduled for 3:15 p.m. Italian time, or 2:15 p.m. GMT, [dazn.com] reported. The charity match celebrates the life and heritage of Ricky Hatton, one of Britain’s most beloved boxing champions and a lifelong Manchester City supporter.
Hatton secured world titles across two weight classes and was known for the passion of his supporters alongside his strong connection to Manchester, according to data from Scott Heavey/Getty Images.
Organized by LGNDS, the event raises funds for mental health initiatives and suicide prevention programs. Proceeds also support City in the Community, the official charity of Manchester City, which runs youth mental health projects, [dazn.com] reported.
Campbell Hatton captains Team Hatton, while his brother Matthew Hatton leads Team Hitman. The roster features prominent names from professional football, world championship boxing, and television entertainment, [dazn.com] reported.
Confirmed participants include former Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta, former Arsenal and Chelsea defender William Gallas, and former England defender Joleon Lescott. Former Manchester City striker Toni Duggan, former boxing world champion Paulie Malignaggi, comedian Jason Manford, and rapper Big Zuu also join the lineup, [dazn.com] reported.
Viewers outside the United Kingdom can watch the entire exhibition match live and for free on DAZN. The platform provides worldwide coverage of the event, excluding the United Kingdom, [dazn.com] reported.
Keep reading