Walking away from the sport of boxing can often be the hardest part of it.
Many people have retired from boxing only to be lured back in by the thrill of fighting under the lights, the irresistible pull of a big pay day or simply to once again feel like life has a purpose.
Last year, it was Mike Tyson who laced up the gloves despite being 58-years-old and long retired. He took a rather one-sided points loss to a man less than half his age when he fought Jake Paul. Meanwhile, in July, 46-year-old former eight-weight champion Manny Pacquiao also returned to boxing when he fought to a draw with Marios Barrios, and is allegedly targeting another fight for a world title later this year.
Before 2025 is out, we will also see the much-loved British great Ricky Hatton back in the ring. Hatton, who lost to Pacquiao out in Las Vegas, just over a year after also being beaten by Floyd Mayweather at the same MGM Grand Arena, is a former light-welterweight and welterweight champion who retired in 2012.
However, in December, ‘The Hitman’ heads to Dubai to take on Eisa Al Dah, who is 46, just under a year younger than Hatton come fight night, but much less experienced with just eight wins and four KOs.
Hatton has shared a video on social media of himself moving around the heavy bag and landing plenty of shots, as was often his boxing style.
Hatton’s last ring adventure was a non-scored exhibition with Marco Antonio Barrera in 2022.
