Maura Higgins and Giovanni Pernice romance 'confirmed' after pair sparked speculation at Euro cup

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the Sun reports. A deal has not yet been reached between the two fighters, but talks are reportedly at "an advanced stage".If a deal is struck as expected, it will be Hatton's first fight since he suffered defeat on his final professional comeback in 2012.The Hitman announced his final retirement immediately after being knocked out by Senchenko in September 2012, admitting: "I needed one more fight to see if I had still got it – and I haven't."Hatton had last year teased the idea of a possible appearance at some point, as he discussed the increasing popularity of retired fighters returning for exhibition fights.The likes of Mike Tyson, Roy Jones Jr and Evander Holyfield have all reappeared in the ring since November 2012, while Floyd Mayweather Jr is gearing up for his third exhibition since retiring from professional boxing.Would you like to see Ricky Hatton return to boxing? Let us know in the comments section."I am all for these dream fights we keep hearing about," Hatton said last year – much to the delight of his loyal followers."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.

Maura Higgins and Giovanni Pernice’s blossoming romance is quick stepping to the next level as she turned out to support the Strictly star at his new dance show.

Express.co.uk has contacted Giovanni and Maura’s representatives for comment.Maura and Giovanni have also been liking each other’s social media photos in recent weeks after following one another, according to OK! Magazine.However, following her split from Chris Taylor, Maura isn't looking for anything serious, according to reports.An insider told the publication: "Giovanni is smitten. He always fancied her and slid into her DMs.

Maura Higgins and Giovanni Pernice might just be our favourite new couple of the year, but it's claimed she has some reservations.

Maura Higgins is enjoying getting to know Strictly Come Dancing heartthrob Giovanni Pernice after they first sparked rumours of a romance this month.The Love Island star and the dancer, both 30, were spotted enjoying a Cornish getaway together and have since been pictured attending the same events in the past month. And now, sources tell OK! it is early days for the blossoming couple and newly single Maura is enjoying spending her time with the star.

Maura Higgins had an awkward run-in with ex Chris Taylor’s housemates Michael Griffiths and Jordan Hames. The Love Island star, 30, who has been linked to Strictly professional Giovanni Pernice, was attending the reopening of London In the Sky at The O2 on Wednesday evening when the “uncomfortable” encounter happened.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Giovanni Pernice has recalled the phone call he received from the BBC asking him to audition for the show, during a new podcast interview.The 30-year-old Italian dancer, who joined the line-up in 2015, admitted that he didn't understand the conversation at the time and had to get a friend to translate for him.Giovanni made his comments while talking to his co-stars Janette Manrara and Aljaž Škorjanec on their Twist and Shout podcast.The trio were discussing their first meeting, when the American host asked how he'd come to be on the show and what his reaction was to being offered a place."I received a phone call from Strictly and they said, 'Listen we are interested in you having an audition with us.

Maura Higgins and Giovanni Pernice have continued to spark romance rumours after they were first linked earlier this month. Former Love Island star Maura, 30, and Strictly professional Giovanni, also 30, first set tongues wagging when they appeared to stay at the same Cornish hotel for a mini break.

Giovanni Pernice really is a Italian stallion - and he just loves dating celebrities.

Love Island's Maura Higgins and Strictly dancer Giovanni Pernice’s are said to be an item after fans spotted them together on 'a date' at the Italy v Austria Euro 2020 match. Maura, who split from fellow love Islander Christopher Taylor at the start of May is said to have been on more than a few dates with the smooth Strictly dancer who has previously dated Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts.

Maura Higgins and Giovanni Pernice’s romance was recently 'confirmed' by a pal of theirs.

LOVE Island beauty Maura Higgins and Strictly’s hunkiest pro, Giovanni Pernice, are ­dating, The Sun can reveal. The glam couple have enjoyed a string of secret hook-ups, including watching Italy’s Euros clash with Austria at Wembley last week.

LOVE Island star Maura Higgins and Strictly dancer Giovanni Pernice are showbiz's hottest new couple. The pair, who have long been rumoured to have been dating after popping up in the same places, are thought to be in the early stages of a relationship.

Love Island's Maura Higgins seems to have a thing for dancers, with professional dancer Curtis Pritchard as her ex and reports that she is dating Strictly's Giovanni Pernice - although Chris Taylor isn't a professional, even he is a sensation on TikTok.The 30-year-old beauty has been "getting to know" Giovanni following her split from Chris Taylor in May.Their blossoming romance is "early days", but the pair are enjoying getting to know one another, a source close to Maura told MailOnline."They're both career driven and ambitious, which are qualities they find really attractive in each other," the source said.Romance rumours have been building over this past month after they both appeared to stay at the same hotel in Cornwall.Suggestion to

Maura Higgins is dating Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice after weeks of speculation, it has been reported.The Love Island star and Giovanni, both 30, sparked rumours of a romance earlier this month when they appeared to enjoy a Cornish getaway together. Since, they have been spotted at the same events, both posting social media snaps of themselves in the same location as the other.

Love Island star Maura Higgins and Strictly's Giovanni Pernice have sent the rumour mill into overdrive once again after eagle-eyed fans noticed the the pair had matching photos from the Italy vs Austria football game in Wembley during the weekend.Though several football fans had their eyes firmly fixated on the match, some fans were in a rather investigative mood and noticed that the stars both shared images from the stadium around the same time.Maura, 30, and Giovanni, 30, were believed to have checked into the same Cornish hotel a few weeks ago too, according to reports.Taking to Instagram stories over the weekend, Irish babe Maura shared a short video while in the stadium as she panned her camera around to showcase the

Strictly Come Dancing professional and the former Love Island finalist both posted Instagram snaps with the same view while watching Italy vs.

Many people packed into Wembley Stadium over the weekend to see Italy and Austria take on one another in the Euros.

Maura Higgins and Giovanni Pernice have continued to spark romance rumours after they were first linked earlier this month. Former Love Island star Maura, 30, and Strictly professional Giovanni, also 30, first set tongues wagging when they appeared to stay at the same Cornish hotel for a mini break.

LOVE Island's Maura Higgins and Strictly's Giovanni Pernice have once again sparked romance rumours after they both shared photos from Italy's 2-1 win over Austria on Saturday. Both celebrities took to their Instagram Stories over the weekend to share photos from the Euros 2020 clash, which was held at Wembley Stadium.