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The actress, 53, and former boxing champion Ricky, 45, met earlier this year when they both competed on Dancing on Ice and have grown closer ever since.

RICKY Hatton has broken his silence on his romance with Claire Sweeney after their romantic Tenerife getaway.

RICKY Hatton has broken his silence on his romance with Claire Sweeney after their romantic Tenerife getaway.

Clair's public support for her man came as he prepares for a big night that's a far cry from those spent in the ring

But there are some knockouts that cannot be resisted and the aftermath can be horrific. The strains of a rendition of Rule Britannia from his travelling army of fans had just died away when a crunching left hand from Pacquiao floored…

It comes after the boxer and the Coronation Street star were recently seen enjoying their first holiday together in Tenerife

Coronation Street’s Claire Sweeney and Ricky Hatton appeared very loved up during a wholesome holiday to Tenerife.

The former boxer, 45, and actress, 53, couldn't contain their smiles as they enjoyed a lavish meal during their Tenerife getaway.

The actress has taken to social media to share a string of photos from her break with the retired boxer

The pair have been branded 'a lovely couple'

CLAIRE Sweeney and Ricky Hatton look inseparable as they spend time together on a romantic holiday in Spain.

CLAIRE Sweeney and Ricky Hatton look inseparable as they spend time together on a romantic holiday in Spain.

The former boxer, 45, and Corrie actress, 53, made their red carpet debut as a couple last month.

The former boxer and Coronation Street star appeared smitten during their trip to Tenerife together as their romance heats up

Former Boxing champ Ricky enjoyed some downtime with new love Claire and his 'besties'

Ricky Hatton and Claire Sweeney appeared love-up during their recent trip to Tenerife, after going public with their romance earlier this year

RICKY Hatton and Claire Sweeney have taken their blossoming romance to the next level with a getaway to Tenerife.

RICKY Hatton and Claire Sweeney have taken their blossoming romance to the next level with a getaway to Tenerife.

The pair have jetted off to the canary islands