Ricky Hatton has said he had known Claire Sweeney for 25 years before they embarked on their romance which continues to go from strength to strength.
Despite knowing each other for years, it wasn't until earlier this year that the pair first got tongues wagging about a relationship after being spotted on a series of pub dates.
They then stepped out on the red carpet together for the first time in May at the first opening night of the £365m Co-op Live Arena in Manchester.
They both posted photos on their Instagram accounts after posing together at the press boards for celebs and VIPs at the new arena's welcome event.
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