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      Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua ‘won’t’ rematch Oleksandr Usyk and predicts Ukrainian to ‘STOP’ AJ if fight goes ahead

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      TYSON FURY doesn’t reckon Anthony Joshua will end up fighting Oleksandr Usyk again.Joshua had the unified heavyweight titles ripped from his clutches in his Tottenham tussle with slick southpaw Usyk last September.
      Anthony Joshua is set to rematch Oleksandr Usyk later this yearCredit: Marc Aspland
      But WBC heavyweight champ Tyson Fury doesn’t foresee the fight coming to fruitionCredit: POLARIS
      AJ immediately exercised the rematch clause placed into his contract to face the undefeated Ukranian, although Fury doesn’t believe the bout will come to fruition.
      He told iFL TV: “I personally don’t think it happens because Joshua doesn’t want it and two if it does happen, which it won’t, I think Usyk stops him this time.
      “You heard it here first, and I rarely get them [predictions] wrong to be fair, rarely.
      “By the way, Eddie I see all the stuff you say about me not wanting to fight Usyk.
      “Get your man to fight him and get that big L [loss] again, please. Prove me, wrong dosser, you work for me.”
      Fury, 33, is currently preparing for a grudge match with old sparring partner Dillian Whyte – although he could’ve faced Usyk had an eleventh-hour deal to make an undisputed bout not fallen through last month.
      AJ promoter Eddie Hearn accused Fury of ducking the bout, a claim that prompted The Gypsy King to say: “I’d fight Usyk seven days a week, 62 times on a Sunday in his backyard.
      “I’d fight Usyk and Joshua on the same night, I don’t value them, they’re bums compared to me.
      “So as for avoiding somebody, I’ve just fought Deontay Wilder three times. Do you think I’m bothered about a middleweight or some bodybuilder? I’ll annihilate them.
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      Eddie Hearn recently revealed Usyk vs Joshua 2 will take place in MayCredit: Marc Aspland
      “Just for everybody to know, the only reason this fight fell of bed was because AJ wanted more money last minute and he thought I was going to give him an extra five million.
      “Usyk will get his fight with me not a problem, when he’s beat Joshua again. Then Joshua has no chance in fighting for the undisputed championship, end of.”
      A date for Joshua’s high-stakes rematch with Usyk has yet to be finalised, although Hearn recently revealed the contest will take place in the UK in May.
      Promoter Eddie Hearn told the BBC: “It’s clear AJ will be fighting Usyk, which is his preferred choice.
      “May is when you’ll see that fight.
      “There’s the UK, America, the Middle East – we’ve had offers all around the world for that fight.
      “I’d like to do it in the UK and we’ll see.”
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      John Ryder vs Daniel Jacobs LIVE RESULTS: Updates from big night of boxing at Ally Pally – Stream, TV channel, latest

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      JOHN RYDER finds himself one fight away from a world title shot against Canelo Alvarez, but he must first overcome former champ himself Daniel Jacobs.American Jacobs has already faced big names like Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin, but looks to be coming toward the twilight of his career.
      Elsewhere on the card, Johnny Fisher, Felix Cash, Ellie Scotty and Hopey Price are all in action.

      Start time: 7pm GMT
      TV/Live stream: DAZN UK

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      Follow ALL the action with our live blog below…
      Cash vs Madiev – Round 2
      Big left hand sends Cash hurtling to the floor.
      But Tony Sims’ fighter gets straight back up and back to business before finishing the fight strongly.
      Huge flurry of punches between both to end the round.
      Cash vs Madiev is up next
      Big middleweight fight coming next…
      “This is the time now; I can’t have any more slip-ups and I can’t have any more time off. I’m training hard and I’m staying around the corner from the gym,” Cash said.
      “I’m in the gym every single day and I just can’t wait now. It will be a big night for me and it will be one of the sweetest wins of my career after what I’ve been through.
      “I’ve won the Commonwealth, won the British, get the European and that’s three of the major belts as a British fighter.
      “The next step from there is a World Title so I definitely think I’m capable of beating Matteo Signani.
      “I need to make sure I perform well and put a good performance on this Saturday. If I could get Signani next around April or May then that would be ideal.”
      Scotney vs Guanini
      Bombs away here as Ellie Scotney fights for her first title at the Ally Pally.

      Ally Pally plays host tonight
      Here are the settings ahead of a big night of boxing in London…
      Credit: PA
      The Romford Bull is back
      Armed with 2,500 fans tonight, Johnny Fisher and his family are set to stage a huge takeover at the Alexandra Palace.

      Eddie Hearn has his say
      “For Danny Jacobs, it’s must win,” said Hearn.
      “If he loses in London to John Ryder, I think that’s the end of his career.”
      “Danny Jacobs’ performance against Rosado was under par but Danny Jacobs is an elite super middleweight.
      “He’s a world-class fighter and he’ll be looking to make a big statement. John Ryder will need to produce the performance of his career to beat Daniel Jacobs.”
      Credit: AP
      Jacobs’ last five fights
      A former world champion, Jacobs has been in the ring with the elite names in boxing, including Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin.
      Now in the twilight of his career, Jacobs is seeking one last big world title run at 168lbs.

      Jacobs BEAT Gabe Rosado SD12 – Nov 2020
      Jacobs BEAT Julio Cesar Chaves RTD5 – Dec 2019
      Jacobs LOST to Canelo Alvarez UD12 – May 4, 201
      Jacobs BEAT Sergiy Derevyanchenko SD12 – Oct 27, 2018
      Jacobs BEAT Maciej Sulecki UD12 – Apr 2018

      Credit: Reuters
      Ryder’s last five fights
      John Ryder has had an up and down career and even aruagably beat Callum Smith when the two fought in 2019.
      Under the tutelage of Tony Sims, Ryder’s career has progressed and he’s now looking to land a title shot against Canelo Alvarez.

      Ryder BEAT Jozef Jurko TKO 5 – Sept 10, 2021
      Ryder BEAT Mike Guy UD10 – Dec 18, 2020
      Ryder LOST to Callum Smith UD12 – Nov 23, 2019
      Ryder BEAT Bilal Akkawy TKO3 – May 4, 2019Ryder BEAT Andrey Sirotkin KO7 – Oct 27, 2018

      Credit: Reuters
      What have they said?
      Jacobs: “I’m super excited to be returning to the ring. It has always been a dream of mine to fight in London as a professional, and I’m looking forward to fighting in front of a great crowd. I’m putting my best foot forward.”
      Ryder: “This is the fight I need to really bring the best out in me.
      “Jacobs is a great fighter but he has had his time and now it’s my time to shine! My dreams are at stake and destiny awaits. It’s time to get right back to where I need to be.”
      Jacobs vs Ryder weigh-in
      Both men hit just below the super-middleweight mark for their WBA eliminator later tonight.

      Jacobs weighed in at 166.9lbs
      Ryder weighed in at 167lbs

      Credit: Mark Robinson
      Eddie Hearn has his say
      “For Danny Jacobs, it’s must win,” said Hearn.
      “If he loses in London to John Ryder, I think that’s the end of his career.”
      “Danny Jacobs’ performance against Rosado was under par but Danny Jacobs is an elite super middleweight.
      “He’s a world-class fighter and he’ll be looking to make a big statement. John Ryder will need to produce the performance of his career to beat Daniel Jacobs.”
      Credit: AP
      Jacobs vs Ryder full card
      Ammo Williams is currently on deck and piecing up his opponent in the process.
      Here’s the rest of the night’s action…

      John Ryder vs Daniel Jacobs
      Johnny Fisher vs Gabriel Enguema
      Ellie Scotney vs Jorgelina Guanini
      Felix Cash vs Magomed Madiev

      How can I watch?

      Jacobs vs Ryder will be shown live on DAZN in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile device, tablet or Smart TV.
      A DAZN subscription will set you back £7.99 a month.

      Good evening!
      Hello and welcome to SunSport’s live coverage of John Ryder vs Daniel Jacobs from the Ally Pally in London!
      You read that right, boxing is back at the Alexandra Palace for the first time since Tony Bellew’s clash with Edson Miranda back in 2012.
      Tonight, super-middleweight contenders Ryder and Jacobs fight for the chance to become Canelo Alvarez’s WBA mandatory in what should be a barn-burner of a bout.
      Elsewhere on the card, Felix Cash is back in action against highly-rated Russian Magomed Madiev, while Ellie Scotney challenges for her first title under the guidance of Shane McGuigan.
      Big ticket-seller and exciting heavyweight prospect Johnny Fisher is also on the card, as is Dave Coldwell’s super-bantam charge Hopey Price.
      So strap yourselves in and soak up the atmosphere through my words – a big night of boxing awaits.
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      John Ryder vs Daniel Jacobs: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for London fight night

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      BOXING makes its long-awaited return to London this weekend as John Ryder faces super-middleweight rival Daniel Jacobs. Ryder hasn’t been in action since a knock-over job out in Austria toward the end of 2021 while Jacobs last fought in 2020.
      Daniel Jacobs fought against Gennady Golovkin for the middleweight title back in 2017Credit: USA Today Sports
      John Ryder takes on Daniel Jacobs at the Alexandra Palace on SaturdayCredit: Getty
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      The Miracle Man won a closely-contested split decision over Gabe Rosado in Phoenix, Arizona, but is on the lookout for big fights again.
      A clash with Ryder in London could do just that, as the winner is set to be thrust into a title-contending position with the WBA.
      Canelo Alvarez, who beat Jacobs in 2019, currently holds the WBA title at 168lbs, while Ryder has previously boxed for the same strap against Callum Smith.
      When is Daniel Jacobs vs John Ryder?

      Daniel Jacobs’ big super-middleweight clash will take place on Saturday, February 12.
      The main card is set to get going from 7pm UK time, with the main event likely to start around 10pm.
      Jacobs vs Ryder will be held at the Alexandra Palace in London.
      There will be a capacity of 8,000 at the event.
      The show will be promoted by Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Jacobs vs Ryder will be shown live on DAZN in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile device, tablet or Smart TV.
      A DAZN subscription will set you back £7.99 a month.

      Jacobs vs Ryder FULL CARD

      John Ryder vs Daniel Jacobs
      Johnny Fisher vs Gabriel Enguema
      Ellie Scotney vs Jorgelina Guanini
      Felix Cash vs Magomed Madiev
      Cyrus Pattinson vs Evgenii Vazem
      Ammo Williams vs Javier Francisco Maciel
      Hopey Price vs Ricardo Roman

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      What have they said?
      Jacobs said: “I’m super excited to be returning to the ring.
      “It has always been a dream of mine to fight in London as a professional, and I’m looking forward to fighting in front of a great crowd. I’m putting my best foot forward.”
      Ryder added: “This is the fight I need to really bring the best out in me.
      “Jacobs is a great fighter but he has had his time and now it’s my time to shine!
      “My dreams are at stake and destiny awaits. It’s time to get right back to where I need to be.” More

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      Martyn Ford vs Iranian Hulk: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for HUGE showdown

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      THE ‘Iranian Hulk’ Sajad Gharibi is set to fight the ‘World’s scariest man’ Martyn Ford in a huge showdown THIS April. Ford and Gharibi have been training intensely for the fight, set to take place in London, with an expected crowd of 20,000 people.
      The ‘Iranian Hulk’ Sajid Gharibi will step in the ringCredit: Refer to Caption
      Sajad Gharibi has previously vowed to fight ISIS, and previously went viral on social media, largely due to his enormous physique.
      Standing 6’2″ tall, Gharibi weighs an incredible 28 stone – mostly muscle – and has amassed over 450,000 followers on Instagram. But, he does have a height disadvantage, as Ford stands at 6’8″.
      Set to take place at London’s O2 Arena on April 2, Martyn Ford has promised that he is training to knock out the Iranian Hulk, and is currently training amongst the best in the world.
      Letting off steam – The ‘World’s scariest man’ – Martyn FordCredit: https://www.instagram.com/martynfordofficial/?hl=en
      When is Iranian Hulk fighting Martyn Ford?

      Iranian Hulk vs Martyn Ford will take place on Saturday, April 2, in London.
      The bout will be held at the O2 Arena.
      It is expected that there will be 20,000 fans in attendance at the event.
      Tickets went on sale on February 11th.

      What channel is Iranian Hulk vs Martyn Ford on and can it be live streamed?

      It has not yet been announced where the fight will be broadcasted.

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      Hulk vs Ford undercard
      The full undercard for Gharibi vs Ford has yet to be fully confirmed but it’s expected to be a night filled with prospective talent, ex Love-Islanders, and Champions League winner Patrice Evra.
      While fellow ex-footballer Jamie O’Hara faces star personal trainer Kris Boyson.

      Martyn Ford vs Iranian Hulk
      Patrice Evra vs TBC
      Jamie O’Hara vs Kris Boyson
      Jack Fincham vs TBC
      James English vs TBC
      Jess Bays vs TBC
      Elijah Niko vs Keegan Hirst
      Theo Campbell vs Connagh Howard
      Brad Scott MMA vs Conan Barbaru
      AJ Bunker vs Carla Jade
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      Tyson Fury meets promoters Frank Warren and Bob Arum for lunch in London as he edges closer to Dillian Whyte fight

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      WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury enjoyed a spot of lunch with promoters Bob Arum and Frank Warren in London as they talked all things Dillian Whyte.The Gypsy King is set to defend his title against his old sparring partner in a grudge match on April 23.
      Tyson Fury was dressed to the nines for a business meeting in LondonCredit: DARREN FLETCHER
      The WBC heavyweight champ met with promoters Bob Arum and Frank Warren to talk all things Dillian WhyteCredit: Darren Fletcher
      The Gypsy King even took the time to take a photo with an adoring fanCredit: DARREN FLETCHER
      However, a venue for the eagerly-anticipated domestic dust-up – which has been years in the making – hasn’t been finalised.
      And that could very well have been a point of discussion for Fury, Arum and Warren as they dined at Scalini’s in Knightsbridge on Friday afternoon.
      Fury looked ready to chat business as he arrived in a Blackwatch tartan blazer along with a Louis Vuitton suitcase.
      And he even took the time to pose for a photo with an eager fan who had spotted him.
      Although Fury and Whyte’s clash has been mandated by the WBC, the pair have yet to turn in their respective contracts to the governing body.
      Brixton banger Whyte is still contesting the 80-20 purse split in Fury’s favour.
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      The interim WBC heavyweight titleholder is after the 70-30 split that is typically mandated by the WBC for championship matches.
      Fury and Whyte have until February 21 to send their contracts to the WBC, which Warren is hoping both men will do.
      He told The Mirror: “That’s all we want to do, get on with it.
      “He’s been bleating and moaning that it’s been 1,000 days – I think it’s more like 1,200 days – that he’s been waiting.
      “Well he’s got his shot now and he’s getting a record purse for it, plus that carrot of £4m if he wins, so go for it.
      “All the nonsense that’s gone down from Eddie Hearn about the deposit, the deposit has been paid.
      “The contract has been approved by the WBC and has been sent to them, so it’s up to Whyte’s people to send it back now. The ball’s in their court, absolutely.”
      Fan favourite Fury is brimming with confidence ahead of his long-awaited showdown with Whyte, so much so he plans to decide his game plan on fight night.
      Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte were former sparring partners
      He told Dubai Eye: “I don’t know, whatever I feel like on the night really.
      “I don’t pay these bums too much attention to be fair, whatever I feel like on the night.
      “Anyway or style I can definitely beat Dillian Whyte, even if I put one hand behind my back and one foot off the floor I still beat him.”
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      Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2: Five venues for May fight as Eddie Hearn opts for UK bout

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is set to renew his rivalry with Oleksandr Usyk in a high-stakes rematch in May.The Watford warrior will bid to avenge the lopsided points defeat he suffered at the hands of the slick southpaw last September in just over two months’ time.
      Anthony Joshua is set to rematch Oleksandr Usyk in the springCredit: REUTERS
      Joshua suffered a lopsided points defeat to the UkrainianCredit: AFP
      Promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed the pair’s rematch will take place in MayCredit: REX
      Promoter Eddie Hearn told the BBC: “It’s clear AJ will be fighting Usyk, which is his preferred choice.
      “May is when you’ll see that fight.
      “There’s the UK, America, the Middle East – we’ve had offers all around the world for that fight.
      “I’d like to do it in the UK and we’ll see.”
      Although a date for the AJ’s potentially do-or-die bout hasn’t been finalised, several venues are in the running to host the contest.
      So with that in mind, SunSport thought it’d only be right to reveal the venues in the contention to stage Usyk vs Joshua 2.
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      Wembley Stadium
      The home of English football would be a fitting venue for what possibly could be the biggest fight of Joshua’s entire career.
      A possible 90,000 fans in attendance would make for a fine spectacle for the all-or-nothing contest.
      AJ is no stranger to competing under the famous Wembley arch having fought Wladimir Klitschko and Alexander Povetkin there in April 2017 and September 2018.
      Anthony Joshua locked horns with Wladimir Klitschko in front of a capacity crowd at WembleyCredit: Getty
      Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
      Spurs’ brand-spanking-stadium was the venue where Joshua’s second reign as unified heavyweight champ came to an end.
      So it would make sense for him to return to the scene of the defeat and try to exact his revenge in exactly the same circumstances.

      Emirates Stadium
      The home of Tottenham’s north London rivals Arsenal is also in contention to host the bout, although the stadium has yet to stage a major boxing event.
      Gunners fan AJ could, however, opt to change that as he will play a huge role in choosing the venue for his next outing.
      The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was the venue for AJ’s defeat to UsykCredit: MARC ASPLAND
      Arsenal fan Joshua could opt to fight at the EmiratesCredit: PA
      Principality Stadium
      Cardiff’s Principality Stadium is also a contender to land the eagerly-anticipated second meeting of Joshua and Usyk.
      The old Millenium Stadium hosted back-to-back AJ fights in November 2017 and January 2018, staging his successful title defences against Carlos Takam and Joseph Parker.
      Poor attendances for those fights, however, could sway Matchroom away from returning to the Welsh capital – despite the stadium’s retractable roof.
      AJ had back-to-back fights in Cardiff in November 2017 and January 2018Credit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS LTD
      Saudi Arabia
      Should a UK stadium show fail to come to fruition, a return to the Middle East could very well be on the cards for Joshua.
      Joshua’s must-win rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr was held in Saudi in December 2019, with the Clash on the Dunes being staged in a purpose-built arena in Diriyah.
      And it’s not beyond the realms of possibility that the fight could be staged in the modern port city of Jeddah.
      A return to Saudi Arabia could be on the cards for AJCredit: GETTY
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      ‘He wronged me’ – Eddie Hall reveals how ‘hatred’ of Game of Thrones’ Hafthor Bjornsson started ahead of boxing fight

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      EDDIE HALL has lifted the lid on how his ‘hatred’ of nemesis Hafthor Bjornsson started.Speaking to Muscle and Health, Hall admitted he ‘wants to hurt’ Bjornsson, 33, after the Icelander’s allegations of cheating at World’s Strongest Man 2017.
      Eddie Hall has spoken out on his ‘hatred’ of Hafthor BjornssonCredit: Instagram @eddiehallwsm
      Hall and Bjornsson will settle their long-running feud in Dubai next month
      And Hall, 34, fired out a chilling warning by adding: “Thor wronged me.”
      The behemoths will battle it out in the boxing ring next month to settle their feud dating back five years.
      Both former World’s Strongest Men winners, Bjornsson contested Hall’s victory in 2017 by claiming the Brit ‘cheated’ during the Viking press event.
      It sparked years of animosity between the pair before things finally spilled over in 2020, when Bjornsson beat Hall’s world record deadlift by one single kilo.
      And nearly two years on, the pair will finally let their fists do the talking in Dubai.
      But Hall believes he will get the vengeance he’s been seeking for half a decade by ‘banging out’ Bjornsson in the desert.
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      Hall said: “I want to hurt him. This is a serious fight. We actually genuinely hate each other.
      “I just want to bang this guy out, bang him out again, and then just get him out of my headspace because I’ve just spent too much time fixated on wanting to hurt this man and I just need to move on. 
      “He wronged me in 2017, he’s put a black cloud over me for a number of years. I just want to put that to bed and move on with my life.”
      Hall also belittled Bjornsson’s own WSM win in 2018 and reckons the Game of Thrones star’s 501kg deadlift was ‘b******t’.
      Hall added: “The only reason Thor took the World’s Strongest Man title is because I retired, so he’s welcome. He’s welcome that I retired. 

      Bjornsson believes his strongman career was better than Hall’sCredit: Instagram / @thorbjornsson
      “He’s lucky I retired, or else he never would have won the World’s Strongest Man.
      “He then went and did some b******s home gym hero lift trying to beat my world record deadlift. 
      “If he beat me then the fact it was only 1kg heavier is irrelevant, but I just can’t get my head around how he can think his attempt can be legitimate. 
      “Who checked the plates? His dad weighed the plates! Everything about it just stinks to me. 
      “Put it this way, if I pulled 500 kilos four years ago in my home gym and my own dad weighed the plates, every single person would smell b******t.”
      However, Bjornsson is adamant that history will show he was the better strongman.

      Bjornsson said: “Eddie’s claims are hilarious. Let’s look at his career and let’s look at my career. How many titles internationally has he won? One. He competed for almost a decade, so why only one?
      “Why didn’t he win any other prominent show? How many times have I won in my career? More than I can count on two hands. Who’s better? Obviously, me.
      “His question mark over my world record deadlift is also laughable. I mean, I have more records than he could ever have. There’s no need for me to prove anything.
      “Everything was filmed, everything was weighed. There was a high-class referee there. It was live streamed throughout the world with millions of people watching.
      “We could be seen weighing each and every plate, because I wanted to make sure that it would be an official record. It’s now in the Guinness World Record Book as the heaviest lift ever. So that’s that.” More

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      Ricky Hatton set to come out of retirement aged 43 and make sensational boxing comeback

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      RICKY HATTON is on course to make a sensational return to the ring later this year at the age of 43.The legendary Manchester Hitman hung up his gloves in 2012 after a ninth-round loss to Vyacheslav Senchenko but has kept himself in decent shape.
      Ricky Hatton is set to return to the ring aged 43Credit: AP
      The Hitman retired from boxing in 2012 after a ninth-round TKO loss to Vyacheslav SenchenkoCredit: THE SUN
      But he’s set to lace up his gloves for an exhibition bout with fellow legend Marco Antonio BarreraCredit: Mark Robinson – The Sun
      And the former two-weight world champion is set to lock horns with fellow boxing great Marco Antonio Barrera in an exhibition bout later this year.
      SunSport understands talks over a shock bout with the 48-year-old Mexican have reached an advanced stage but a deal has yet to be finalised.
      Hatton’s imminent comeback is the latest in a long line of legends of yesteryear returning to the ring.
      Former heavyweight champs Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr kicked off the trend in November 2020 when they returned for a lucrative exhibition bout.
      Ex-Tyson rival Evander Holyfield also made a shock return to the ring last year at the age of 58 but was wiped out by former UFC light-heavyweight champ Vitor Belfort.
      Golden Boy Oscar De La Hoya has also set his sights on a comeback bout, which was due to be against Belfort before he was hospitalised with Covid.
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      Fan favourite Hatton flirted with the prospect of returning to the ring last year, saying: “I am all for these dream fights we keep hearing about.
      “I have youngsters coming up to me, saying, ‘I’ve watched your fights on video but I never got to see you live!’
      “And I think that is why I’m a fan of these exhibitions.
      “You’re not going to see your heroes get seriously hurt, it is a chance to see them showcase their skills one last time and you can raise a bit of money for charity too, so I’m all for it.
      “There’s a couple of picks that spring to mind for me. “If we are talking domestically, I would still love to see Joe Calzaghe vs Carl Froch.
      “They very nearly came close to fighting, Joe was coming to the end, Carl was coming to the forefront.
      “There is always those what-ifs, so if it were an exhibition between those two I think that would be quite a nice one for fight fans.
      “If you are looking at heavyweights, we saw the talk of Mike Tyson vs Evander Holyfield.
      “Tyson blew the cobwebs off against Roy Jones Jr and Evander always looks in wonderful condition every time you see him on social media.
      “He’s always training, he’s always on the pads. But I’m not sure if Evander has enough of his ear left to do 8 or 10 rounds!”
      Hatton’s career-defining fight was his unforgettable war with Kostya Tszyu in front of a capacity crowd at the MEN Arena in June 2005.
      The Hitman produced a sensational display in the 11th round to force the Australian to quit on his stool and relinquish the IBF and The Ring light-welterweight titles.
      Mexican legend Marco Antonio Barrera will welcome Ricky Hatton back to the ringCredit: Reuters
      Ricky Hatton beat Kostya Tszyu in 2005 to claim the IBF and Ring light-welterweight titlesCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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