BRITISH GREAT Kell Brook’s emotional return to the ring in honour of Ricky Hatton has been given a new date. Instead, the bout will now take place in Manchester — the city synonymous with Hatton’s legacy. All proceeds from the event are set to support the Ricky Hatton Foundation, which helps those struggling with mental health. The event, originally titled “Destiny in the Desert”, will now take on a different feel in the UK. AdvertisementAnd in Manchester, it will be staged in the place Ricky Hatton called home.

Source: The Times March 25, 2026 16:59 UTC