By Edward Chaykovsky

Former champion Ricky Hatton (45-2, 32KOs) is planning to announce his comeback opponent on Friday. It will be Hatton first fight since a 2009 knockout loss to Manny Pacquiao. The long awaited return will take place on November 24th at the MEN Arena in Manchester.

According to the Manchester Evening News, Australian Michael Katsidis is still a viable option for the date. Another potential opponent being kicked around is former WBA champion Vyacheslav Senchenko, and even Carson Jones' name has lingered in the rumors mills. Jones gave Kell Brook a very tough fight in July.