Ricky Hatton To Box In December

Ricky Hatton has confirmed that he will return to boxing on December 2, 2025, against Eisa AlDah.

According to reports, Hatton will face the UAE’s first pro boxer Eisa AlDah in Dubai. Hatton has not boxed since his non-sanctioned exhibition against Marco Antonio Barrera. Hatton left the sport as a two-weight world champion. He defeated Kostya Tszyu to become the IBF, Ring, and Lineal champion at 140.

He also unified the division by defeating Carlos Maussa to add the WBA belt. Hatton also won a title at 147, beating Luis Collazo to win the WBA title. Hatton remained undefeated with a 43-0 record before suffering his first loss to Floyd Mayweather. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2024, as fans will get to see a boxing legend make his return to the ring. 

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“On December 2, 2025, under the dazzling lights of Dubai and in celebration of the UAE National Day, a new chapter in boxing history will be written. Facing Eisa AlDah is none other than Ricky Hatton, one of the most celebrated names in boxing history,” press release

“I’m very much looking forward to it myself, to be honest with you. What you’re trying to do there for boxing in Dubai is fantastic,” Hatton 

“Trust me, this fight will not be like the Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight. It will be a true fight, true action. And I will do my best, because everybody in the UAE and the Gulf, they will watch this fight. The place will be sold out and it will be watched around the world,” Al Dah

“We are proud to host this amazing battle on the UAE’s 54th National Day. December 2, 2025. Ricky’ The Hitman’ Hatton vs Eisa ‘The Arabian Warrior’ AlDah. Destiny in the Desert,” AlDah