Dancing On Ice star forced to slash prices by 84% as tickets for tour fail to sell out
DANCING On Ice star Ricky Hatton has taken desperate measures after failing to sell out his tour.
The boxing legend, 46, has been forced to slash prices for his 'An Evening With' shows by a whopping 84 per cent.
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Ricky Hatton is struggling to sell tickets for his A Night With show
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The legendary boxer appeared on Dancing On Ice last year
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Ricky talks about his incredible career in his speaking stage show
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Tickets are now being sold at the heavily discounted price on a seat filling website as he struggles to shift them.
Meanwhile, tickets are still on sale via Ricky's official website for £45pp.
Fans can also buy a VIP package for £99, which includes a photo with Ricky, a signed Ricky Hatton boxing glove and a premium seat.
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A blurb for Ricky's speaking show, which has been touring the UK, reads: "Join British boxing legend Ricky 'The Hitman' Hatton for an unforgettable evening of stories, laughter, and nostalgia as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of his iconic victory over Kostya Tszyu.
"Ricky will take to the stage to relive the memories of that unforgettable night, share insight into his career highs and lows, and reveal behind-the-scenes stories from his time in the ring."
Tonight's show in Hyde Town Hall falls on the 20th anniversary of Ricky's famous clash with Kostya Tszyu.
Reflecting on the iconic fight on Instagram, Ricky said: "Can you believe today is the 20yr anniversary to the day of my greatest boxing win when I become undisputed light welterweight champion of the world when I defeated kostya tysu at the Manchester arena [sic].
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"OMG how the years have flown by. Feel very proud to be celebrating it tonight at hyde town hall.
"Minutes from where I live & minutes from where I was born. Celebrating it with my people. Look forward to seeing everyone later. Ricky. X."
Claire Sweeney cosies up to boyfriend Ricky Hatton as they're joined by Paddy McGuinness at Radio 2 festival
Former light-welterweight and welterweight world champion Ricky appeared on Dancing On Ice last year.
He was partnered with professional skater Robin Johnstone but
Ricky starred on the ITV1 show alongside former Brookside star
Meanwhile, last month Ricky showed off a new look after shaving his head.
The boxing ace had undergone the transformation to raise money for charity.
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Ricky's Hyde Town Hall show falls on the 20th anniversary of his clash with Kostya Tszyu
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The star enjoyed an eight-month relationship with Claire Sweeney after Dancing On Ice
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Ricky recently shaved his head for charity
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