RICKY HATTON was set to fight Marco Antonio Barrera in a highly anticipated comeback fight – but now it's been called OFF.
The Mike Tyson-style exhibition fight was set to take place in the UK to give fight fans the opportunity to bring the circus-like atmosphere to the latest iteration of the Hitman's epic story.
Hatton, 43, last stepped foot in the ring in 2012 against Vyachelsav Senchenko, when he was stopped in a ninth-round KO.
That came three years after he lost to Manny Pacquiao and marked the end of a 48-fight pro career, which saw him win 45 and lose just three fights.
Baby-faced Assassin Barrera, 48, last fought in 2011, a TKO win over Jose Arias in Guardalajara.
The Mexican was beloved in his home country and competed in three weight classes, including batamweight, featherweight and lightweight.
Brit fight fans will remember him for losing to Amir Khan back in 2009, but he was also taken to task by Manny Pacquiao two years before that.
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Why has Ricky Hatton vs Marco Antonio Barrera been called off?
Hatton vs Barrera was supposed to take place on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Manchester's AO Arena.
But it has now been postponed due to an illness elsewhere on the fight card.
Hughie Fury – who was headlining a Sky Sports show at the same Manchester venue on the same night – has fallen ill, with his fight against Michael Hunter called off.
When will Hatton vs Barrera take place after it was rescheduled?
Currently, there is no new date for Hatton vs Barrera or Fury vs Hunter, but fans should be able to find out when the fight will take place in the near future.
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What TV channel is it on and can I live stream it?
There has not been a broadcaster announced yet for this fight.
SunSport will give you all the latest info on where to watch Hatton vs Barrera when it is revealed.
Who is on the undercard?
Dan Hardy vs Diego Sanchez
Casey Walsh vs Don Strapzy
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