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5 boxers who made blockbuster returns to the ring as Ricky Hatton eyes comeback
boxing, athletes are no strangers to making a huge return to the ring.Sometimes it’s for money, sometimes t’s for personal pride - other times it’s a refusal to conscript to the armed forces (that old chestnut.)We have compiled this list following the news is Ricky Hatton, at 43 years old, is reportedly set to sensationally make a return.The Sun Sport report that the Manchester Hitman - who retired in 2012 - will be putting the gloves back on to face Marco Antonio Barrera in an exhibition bout later this year.In light of such news, we take you through some of the notable times boxers came back, for better - and for worse.After leaving the sport in 2005, Mike Tyson came back in 2021 and fought Roy Jones.The two earned a commemorative WBC green belt while tidy purse of around £7.5m would have come in handy too. Jones made approximately £2.25m.But now there have been rumours floating around that he will be fighting Logan Paul next.