Ricky Hatton turns down Corrie role

Boxer Ricky 'The Hitman' Hatton CBE has revealed that he was offered a role in Coronation Street but turned it down because he was so busy. Ricky said he was offered a small cameo on the Street but it coincided with a Las Vegas fight and he had to decline the offer from the cobbles.

Did you know that Steven Arnold, who plays Ashley Peacock, does a spot of boxing in real life too? Read all about Steven's visit to Canada here.