![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/conor-mcgregor-opens-door-to-fight-with-boxing-legend-ricky-hatton/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0_Conor-McGregor-Ricky-Hatton.jpg&description=McGregor is currently out of action after breaking his leg in a UFC defeat to Dustin Poirier last July, but he has once again teased a return to the boxing ring against returning legend HattonRicky Hatton makes gesture to fans for exhibition fightConor McGregor has opened the door to an exhibition clash with boxing legend Ricky Hatton - who returns this weekend. The British boxing legend who has not fought since retiring in 2012, will take to the ring this weekend in an exhibition outing against Marco Antonio Barrera at the AO Arena in his hometown Manchester. Hatton has stated that he intends for his appearance to be his last hurrah for his huge fanbase to catch him fighting again by following in the footsteps of retired American star Floyd Mayweather. UFC star McGregor has experience in the boxing ring having fought Mayweather in a professional contest back in 2017 which he lost, and has frequently spoken of his desire to return to the squared circle. In another huge hint, the 34-year-old responded to a tweet from Hatton's agent Paul speak which highlighted fans asking for a fight to be staged between the pair. McGregor tweeted: "Wouldn't that be something." He is currently working on making a comeback in 2023 but has made sure to document his frequent boxing training throughout his rehabilitation programme. His only boxing fight is by far the biggest revenue he has generated during his career, with the fight bringing in around $650 million after becoming the second highest-selling pay-per-view in boxing history. It could be anticipated that a fight against Hatton would do extremely well with audience figures, particularly on domestic shores given both carry huge fanbases in the UK and Ireland. Hatton himself fought Mayweather during the prime of his career, and when the rise of exhibition fights began he immediately confirmed he would be open to offers. McGregor has already stated this year that he would consider a return to the boxing ring but only after finishi){kind=link}
McGregor is currently out of action after breaking his leg in a UFC defeat to Dustin Poirier last July, but he has once again teased a return to the boxing ring against returning legend Hatton
Conor McGregor has opened the door to an exhibition clash with boxing legend Ricky Hatton – who returns this weekend.
The British boxing legend who has not fought since retiring in 2012, will take to the ring this weekend in an exhibition outing against Marco Antonio Barrera at the AO Arena in his hometown Manchester. Hatton has stated that he intends for his appearance to be his last hurrah for his huge fanbase to catch him fighting again by following in the footsteps of retired American star Floyd Mayweather.
UFC star McGregor has experience in the boxing ring having fought Mayweather in a professional contest back in 2017 which he lost, and has frequently spoken of his desire to return to the squared circle. In another huge hint, the 34-year-old responded to a tweet from Hatton’s agent Paul speak which highlighted fans asking for a fight to be staged between the pair.