Ricky Hatton made his return to the ring on Saturday night against Marco Antonio Barrera.
It's been 10 years since Hatton last fought as a professional, a bout which saw him stopped by Vyacheslav Senchenko before announcing his retirement from the sport. But this weekend, wearing the colours of his beloved Manchester City, the 44-year-old made a return to action.
Despite the fight not being scored, both men showed glimpses of what they can do. Our colleagues over at Mirror Boxing have scored the eight-round fight to find a winner.
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Round 1
Hatton in control of the opening fazes at the AO Arena. A jab from Hatton goes down to the body while Barrera manages a good one-two.
The Hitman finishes the round with some body work
10-9 Hatton
Round 2
Hatton starts the second round just as he ended the first. Following a left hook to the cheek, The Hitman lands an uppercut to Barrera's chin.
Barrera ends the round with a heavy one-two.
10-9 Hatton
Round 3
Barrera makes a comeback in the third and lands a good body shot. An uppercut from the Mexican just falls short but a couple of jabs mean Barrera edges the round.
10-9 Barrera
Round 4
The Hitman comes back all guns blazing in the fourth, landing a left hook and a straight hand. Barrera responds with a hard left but a hook to the body and a strong double jab are enough for Hatton.
10-9 Hatton
Round 5
Hatton starts strong with Barrera going southpaw. Following good body work from the Manchester favourite, Barrera responds with a body shot of his own.
A big right hand followed by a left from the Mexican sees him edge the round.
10-9 Barrera
Round 6
Hatton winds back the years with some brilliant head movement to evade a Barrera flurry. An amazing combination from The Hitman mixes things up in the sixth.
He is caught late in the round but it is not enough to stop him from taking this round.
10-9 Hatton
Round 7
A double left hook from The Hitman is followed by a hard right to the body by Barrera. A right hand and left hook from Hatton catch the eye.
Barrera with a left hook to the body throws the round into jeopardy but The Hitman was the more active of the two.
10-9 Hatton
Round 8
Good left hook from Hatton and Barrera replies with one of his own. Jabs from Barrera, a right hand from Hatton snaps Barrera's head back. Another one for Hatton. Left hand from Barrera. A great last round.
10-9 Hatton
Final Score
Hatton 78 - Barrera 74
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