They're two sporting icons, one from the world of boxing and the other from the world of football.

They looked delighted to bump into each other on a night out in Manchester.

Lifelong Manchester City fan Ricky Hatton had a great time partying at Neighbourhood bar and restaurant in Spinningfields - and it seems the night got even better when he spotted one of his heroes Sergio Aguero.

Retired boxer Ricky, a passionate supporter of the club whose entrance music was Blue Moon, couldn't resist getting a snap of himself with the star striker.

Sharing the photo on his Instagram he told his 157,000 followers "Great night last night in @nbhdrestaurants and saw @10aguerosergiokun. Nevermind the player. What a belter of a man."

"Legends," said one impressed fan.

Ricky looked dapper in a red velvety jacket, black shirt and trousers and matching pocket square with a pair of en-trend horse bit patterned loafers as he enjoyed a night out with friends.

Earlier this month fans were pleased to see the former world boxing champ reunited with his parents following an agonising family feud.

Ricky Hatton out on the town

The retired boxer from Hyde was estranged from mum and dad Ray and Carol and previously told how he ended up fighting his father and former business manager in a car park.

But his supporters were delighted to see Ricky had met up with his parents for a family meal at San Carlo restaurant in Manchester.

The father of three and grandfather of one shared a snap of himself pictured with his girlfriend Charlie, who smiled as she wrapped her arms around the sports icon's neck, seated next to Ray as Carol cosied up to her husband.

Ex on the Beach girls Hollie Baxter and Rhianne Saxby

Ricky tweeted with the photo: "Nice meal last night with my mum & dad & my charlie."

Also partying at Neighbourhood on Saturday night were Ex On The Beach stars Rhainne Saxby, wearing a figure-hugging black dress and nude heels, and Hollie Baxter, turning heads in a shimmering bandeau-style cream dress.

The reality show girls walked hand-in-hand as they arrived at the Spinningfields venue.