Ricky Hatton made a successful return to the ring on Saturday night as he shared eight rounds with fellow legend Marco Antonio Barrera.
Hatton was last in action 10 years ago when he was stopped by Vyacheslav Senchenko before the Manchester favourite announced his retirement. Barrera himself had been retired for 11 years when he agreed to return for one night only.
No winner was announced on the night but both men showed glimpses of their talent from the glory days with Hatton the sharper of the two. The fight was not scored at ringside, but Mirror Fighting was on hand to run the rule over the eight rounds...
Round 1
Manchester Arena is roaring as the fight gets underway! Jab from Hatton, who goes down to the body. The Hitman is more active in the first minute. Right hand from Hatton, good one-two from Barrera and a jab to follow. Body work from Hatton.
10-9 Hatton
Round 2
Manchester Arena is roaring as the fight gets underway! Jab from Hatton, who goes down to the body. The Hitman is more active in the first minute. Right hand from Hatton, good one-two from Barrera and a jab to follow. Body work from Hatton.
10-9 Hatton
Round 3
Jab from Hatton pushes Barrera back. Right hand from Hatton on the break as Barrera turns southpaw. Good body shot from Barrera and a lead uppercut comes up short. Jab from Barrera and he doubles up on it. A better round for the Mexican.
10-9 Barrera
Round 4
Left hook and a straight hand from Hatton. Fast start to this round from The Hitman. Hard left hand from Barrerra and Hatton replies with a double jab. Hook to the body from Hatton. Double jab from Hatton.
10-9 Hatton
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Round 5
Two good right hands from Hatton and Barrera goes southpaw again. Good body work from Hatton. Body shot from Barrera. Right hand from Hatton on the break, Barrera replies with a flurry and a nice right hand. Big left hand and right hand from Barrera, who edges the round with that flurry.
10-9 Barrera
Round 6
Good left hand from Hatton and he shows his head movement is still on point by avoiding a flurry from Barrera. Bit more clinching in this round and a good flurry from Barrera. Awesome combination from Hatton who mixes it up to the body and head. Hatton is caught coming in at the end of the round.
10-9 Hatton
Round 7
Hatton doubles up on the left hook and Barrera lands a hard right to the body. Right hand and left hook from Hatton, who lands an uppercut on the break. Left hook to the body from Barrera. A close rounds, could go either way but Hatton was more active.
10-9 Hatton
Round 8
Final round between the two legends! Good left hook from Hatton and Barrera replies with one of his own. Jabs from Barrera, right hand from Hatton snaps Barrera's head back. Another one for Hatton. Left hand from Barrera. A great last round!
10-9 Hatton
Total: Ricky Hatton 78- 74 Marco Antonio Barrera
