RICKY HATTON has shared a heartwarming video to social media taking punches from a young child bravely battling cancer.
Seven-year-old River Rhodes recently enjoyed some time with former two-weight boxing world champion Hatton.
Hatton posted a clip of the pair together to Instagram, in which he's 'knocked out' by the hero child wearing a Manchester United kit.
River started by firing punches into Hatton's hands, before dropping him to the floor with a blow to the face.
And Hatton captioned his post: "Lovely few hours spent with this young man yesterday.
"River who is 7 years old, constantly in chemotherapy, battles every day, & in spite of that love & positivity just oozes out of him.
"Inspirational kid. Stay strong & safe river. Ricky. X"
Hatton is on course to make a sensational return to the ring after hanging up his gloves way back in 2012.
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United skipper Harry Maguire has also been left inspired by River, and dedicated his goal against Leeds at the weekend to the brave child.
The defender wrote on Twitter: "That was for you River," after helping the Red Devils to a 4-2 win at Elland Road at the weekend.
Maguire recently met River and enjoyed a kickabout with the courageous young football fan, before gifting him with some Man Utd goodies.
River comes from a Midlands family of Wolves supporters but was in Manchester receiving treatment.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Jack Grealish are two others to have met him and sent their own heartwarming messages of encouragement to the youngster.
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