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Hatton and BBBC hold informal boxing licence talks

Phil D. Jay 
WBN Editor
Wheels in motion for November comeback

Ricky Hatton has taken another step towards a ring return by holding informal discussions with the British Boxing Board of Control about the possibility of regaining his boxing licence, according to The Daily Mail.

The 33 year-old was fined and lost his licence on the back of sensational reports in the tabloids about his lifestyle two-years ago, although the BBBC are not expected to stand in way as he looks to make a comeback.

A touted November 24 bout after three years out of the ring could be announced as early as next week and tickets for the event are sure to be in high demand for what will be the most eagerly-anticipated comeback in British boxing.

Hard-working Hatton has shed three stones so far as he boils down to a fighting weight, which is expected to be at the 147lb welterweight limit for his first bout since his crushing loss to Manny Pacquiao in 2009.

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