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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Stephen Topping

Moment boxing icon Ricky Hatton hit the stage to perform Oasis classic at festival

Boxing legend Ricky Hatton is no stranger to performing in front of thousands. But there were no gloves needed as he took to the stage this weekend and reached for a microphone instead.

The 44-year-old hit the spotlight in Tameside as he belted out a version of Oasis classic She's Electric during the Made in Manchester Festival. Performing with The Oasis Experience, Ricky had the Dukinfield crowd up on its feet, although he admits he 'cringed' when he first saw the clip back the following day.

Sharing a video of his performance on Instagram, he wrote: "Top Top night @madeinmanchesterfestival Trying to put a tune across with me mate @degsywilliamson Don’t give up the day job though hitman you tool.

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