Former Champion Ricky Hatton Plans Boxing Comeback Versus Eisa Al Dah in Dubai

Ricky Hatton, the former two-weight world boxing champion, is set to return to the ring on December 2 in Dubai, facing Eisa Al Dah in what has been announced as a professional bout. Hatton, who retired in 2012 and last fought professionally in 2012 against Vyacheslav Senchenko, is now 46 and will be turning 47 in October. His opponent, Eisa Al Dah, is also 46 and has a professional record of 8-3, though his competition level has been widely regarded as unimpressive, with many of his opponents holding losing records. Hatton's comeback follows a trend of veteran fighters returning to boxing, similar to recent high-profile returns by Manny Pacquiao and Mike Tyson, though some such matches have faced criticism for their competitive quality. Hatton has expressed optimism about the fight, hoping it will help establish more boxing events in Dubai. While the fight's exact status as an exhibition or fully sanctioned bout remains somewhat unclear, it is expected to be action-packed, with both fighters emphasizing a genuine contest.