OASIS paid a touching tribute to late boxer Ricky Hatton – hours after his son teared up at a Man City match.
The legendary boxer was found dead aged just 46 on September 14, leaving his loved ones and fans devastated.
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Manchester band Oasis returned to London‘s Wembley Stadium on Saturday night for a second round of gigs as part of their hugely successful reunion tour.
During hit track Live Forever, the Gallagher brothers – who are both huge Man City fans – paid tribute to Ricky, with his image being projected onto the huge screens behind them as they performed.
Noel and Liam were also pals with Ricky, and Noel – who recently shared a sweet story about the boxer – was seen turning towards the screens as he played his guitar to acknowledge his departed friend.
The band’s official social media accounts then shared the moment with the caption: “For Ricky” with a blue love heart.
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Earlier in the night, the band’s support act Richard Ashcroft also dedicated his hit song with The Verve – Bittersweet Symphony – to Ricky.
The musical tribute came just hours after Ricky’s son Campbell was left close to tears after Manchester City honoured his father too.
City paid tribute on the weekend of his passing before their 3-0 win over local rivals United at the Etihad.
And it has continued with a banner raised behind one of the goal’s which read “The People’s Champion” with a mural of Hatton.
Flowers were also laid down in Hatton’s usual seat – with some of his family attending at the match – as City welcomed Burnley to the Etihad.
His eldest child, 24-year-old son Campbell, was seen in tears amid the emotional tribute.
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City manager Pep Guardiola was left almost in tears with the news of Hatton’s passing – and paid his respects before the derby win.
He said: “For all the Man City family it was a tough wake up.
“Of course the success, a world champion, a massive fan (of City). But the loss for his family, his kids and he was a grandad.
“On behalf of Man City and all the people I wish them the comfort in these incredibly tough hours, tough days and tough weeks.
“Of course it is a big, big loss for them, for the boxing world because he was a true, true champion and of course for the Man City family.”
Ricky Hatton’s biggest boxing wins
By Jack Figg
Paulie Malignaggi, November 2008
In his first fight since splitting with long-time trainer Billy Graham, Hatton dominated Malignaggi in one of his best displays of boxing.
Coached by Floyd Mayweather Sr, Hatton would earn a 2009 fight with Manny Pacquiao, which ended in a horrifying KO loss.
Luis Collazo, May 2006
Hatton dropped the veteran American in the opening seconds of round one and looked on course for a demolition job.
But he was taken to the brink over 12 rounds but held on to victory – earning him a super-fight with Floyd Mayweather at welterweight a year later.
Kostya Tszyu, June 2005
Russian-born Aussie Tszyu was behind only Floyd Mayweather in the pound-for-pound rankings when he travelled to Manchester.
And Hatton pulled off a career-best win to stop Tszyu in the 11th round of what was a brutal war. He became light-welterweight world champ.
Eamonn Magee, June 2002
Hatton was dropped by the Irishman and looked to be on the brink of defeat.
But he got to his feet and rallied back to win over 12 rounds – showcasing his trademark grit and determination.
Jon Thaxton, October 2000
Hatton had to overcome a nasty cut – not for the first time in his career – to edge out a points win.
It won him the British light-welterweight title.
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