A press conference was announced for the return of former world champion Ricky Hatton, who at the age of 43 will take part in an exhibition bout with fellow former champ Marco Antonio Barrera. (photos by Mark Robinson)

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Hatton, who walked away from the sport with a record of 45 wins and 3 losses, will take on Barrera, 48, over eight rounds on July 2nd in Manchester.

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Hatton retired in 2012, while Barrera, who was beaten by Amir Khan in 2009, last fought in 2011.

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Hatton attempted a comeback in 2012, but he was knocked out by Ukraine's Vyacheslav Senchenko - which sent the Manchester legend back into retirement.

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He initially retired back in 2009, after suffering a brutal two round knockout at the hands of Manny Pacquiao.

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sdsa Former junior welterweight champion and welterweight titleholder Ricky Hatton, pictured here at a press conference for his exhibition match with Marco Antonio Barrera.
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