Ricky Hatton poised to make comeback
Ricky Hatton, of England, left, and Paulie Malignaggi during their junior welterweight boxing match in Las Vegas. (Nov. 22, 2008) Credit: AP
LONDON -- Former light-welterweight champion Ricky Hatton is set to come out of retirement after three years, having called a news conference to make a "major announcement" on Friday.
The 33-year-old Briton has not fought since a second-round knockout by Manny Pacquiao in 2009.
Now Hatton is being prepped to eventually fight Paulie Malignaggi if the comeback succeeds. Hatton beat Malignaggi in 2008.
