World Boxing News can confirm that Ricky Hatton will return to the ring on December 2, 2025, in the face of the Zea Eisa Aldah boxing icon during the historical event entitled Destina in the desert.

Organized by EMD Promotions at the Agenda in Dubai Media City, Clash header at the head of the special celebration of the ZAA National Day, presenting national pride and international legacy under Dubai’s lights.

Hatton, 46 years elderly, former world champion and fans’ favorite, returns to Action against Aldah – the first professional Zea boxer and pioneering figures in Arab combat sports.

Dubai Hatton’s return was confirmed

According to information about the event obtained by WBN:

“On December 2, 2025, under the dazzling lights of Dubai and from the occasion of the ZAA National Day, a up-to-date chapter in the history of boxing will be written.

“In the face of Eisa Aldah is no one other than Ricky Hatton, one of the most renowned names in the history of boxing.”

Hatton, who previously faced legends, such as Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, confirmed the fight on Instagram, publishing the picture with the signature “Hitman, Blue Moon and Get Up Boy” – a nod to his Manchester Roots and Football Lightland.

Speaking of this event, Aldah said: “We will proudly organize this amazing battle at the 54th National Day of the United Arab Emirates.

“On December 2, 2025, Ricky” The Hitman “Hatton vs Eisa” The Arabian Warrior “Aldah. Destiny in the desert. “

Exhibition or Pro Fight? There are questions

However, Hatton’s return – thirteen years after his losing in 2012 with Vyacheslav Senchenko – will draw control if it is not officially classified as an exhibition.

The former world champion recently entered the ring in 2022 to get a well -sanctioned fight against Marco Antonio Barrera, with both warriors in excellent form at their age.

Together with Pacquiao, Hatton winner in 2009, also issuing this year, speculation is approaching Hitman’s long -term intentions.

WBN contacted the organizers of the events to confirm the official status of the fight and updates accordingly.

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