In a sport where unexpected comebacks are now so commonplace they barely register, Monday's announcement that Ricky Hatton will make his boxing return in Dubai later this year left us winded as if hit by a trademark "Hitman" body shot.

Fresh from injuring himself at an Oasis gig, Ricky Hatton has announced his big return to the ring for the first time since 2012.

Ricky Hatton (45-3, 32 KOs), announced on Sunday that he will come out of retirement for a December fight, 13 years on from his last professional bout.