Former world champion Ricky Hatton said Friday that he will return to boxing after more than three years since his last bout.

"It's more than a comeback," said the Manchester-based boxer to the BBC. "I'm fighting to redeem myself."

Hatton retired last year with a record of 45 wins and two defeats.

But the Briton, who held the WBA and IBF light-welterweight and WBA welterweight titles, will return against an as yet unnamed opponent on November 24 at the Manchester Arena.

"I want British boxing to be proud of me again," added Hatton. "The only way to convince everyone I'm back is by flattening someone on 24 November."

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