Claire Sweeney and Ricky Hatton look closer than ever as they jet off on another holiday together
CLAIRE Sweeney looked sensational as she soaked up the sunshine on another holiday with boyfriend Ricky Hatton.
The Coronation Street star, 53 – who met her man, 45, on Dancing On Ice earlier this year – beamed as she headed to a beach bar with the boxer.
Claire donned a glittering green asymmetric dress paired with a gold YSL handbag for the pair’s date night.
She styled her blonde hair in loose waves flowing over her shoulders and accessorised with gold hoop earrings and matching bangles.
Ricky flashed a smile as he sat next to his partner, wearing a fitted black T-Shirt which flashed his arm tattoos and denim trousers.
They sat snugly next to each other as they posed for a picture at the eatery before getting on with the rest of their night.
Ricky uploaded the snap to his Instagram page and tagged their location in Calvia, Mallorca.
He also tagged Claire’s account and added three kisses in the caption.
Fans were quick to appreciate the pair’s happiness in the loved-up snap, with one writing: “You look really happy Hitman brilliant photo.”
A second put: “Looking good you 2,” as a third continued: “Amazing couple – looking very happy Ricky winning.”
One then added: Beautiful picture perfect @claire.sweeney you look stunning.”
Claire was looking in much brighter spirits after appealing to fans for help with a painful skin condition earlier this week.
The pair had shocked skate show fans with one of the most surprise romances ever from the ITV programme.
STRENGTH TO STRENGTH
The Sun exclusively reported how former Brookside actress Claire was seen cuddling the former boxer as they stepped out in Manchester earlier this year.
The duo had their arms wrapped around each other – with the Liverpudlian lass looking elegant in an LBD.
We then told how the pair have been secretly dating for months as pals claimed “they have spark.”
Ricky Hatton's biggest boxing wins
Ricky Hatton tasted defeat just three times in an illustrious 46 fight career that saw him earn an estimated £37million in prize money. Here are some of his most memorable victories:
Tommy Peacock by TKO – In his 11th fight as a professional Ricky won his first title – the vacant Central Area light-welterweight belt – at Oldham Sports Centre
Jon Thaxton on points – Ricky picked up national honours when he defeated Thaxton for the vacant British light-welterweight strap at Wembley Conference Centre in 2000
Kostya Tsyzu retired – In front of a rapturous home crowd inside Manchester’s MEN Arena, Ricky became a world champion for the first time. He won the IBF and The Ring light-welterweight titles against the former undisputed champ Tsyzu
Luis Collazo unanimous decision – Just three fights later Ricky added to his title collection, claiming the WBA light-welterweight title stateside by beating tough Collazo over 12 rounds
Paulie Malignaggi TKO – Ricky’s final boxing victory came against loud-mouthed American-Italian fighter Malignaggi in Las Vegas. The Hitman let his fists do the talking and stopped his foe in the 11th round. He earned a cool $2.5million for his night’s work.
Six months later Ricky would taste defeat for a second time, the first being against Floyd Mayweather in 2007, against Phillippino superstar Manny Pacquiao. He suffered a brutal second round knockout and was taken to hospital for a precautionary brain scan
Back in April, Ricky then heaped praise on Claire as he branded her “gorgeous” in a gushing birthday message.
Previously, the Cassie Plummer actress also admitted she felt like she had “won the lottery” with her new man before they enjoyed a sweet date at a pub in Stockport.
They made their Red Carpet debut as a couple at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena in April.
A friend of the pair previously told MailOnline of their blossoming relationship and said: “Claire and Ricky have become really close.
“She wasn’t looking for a relationship but then Ricky came along and it just felt right and natural and she’s really happy.
“She signed up for a reality TV show and met a great guy so it feels a bit like winning the lottery and she’s really counting her blessings as it all came from nowhere and often that’s the best way.”