Ricky Hatton’s former promoter Dennis Hobson doesn’t want him to return to the squared circle.As Hatton gears up for his return on December 2 against Al Dah, his former promoter Hobson has made it clear that he is against the Briton’s decision.Hatton has only been beaten by three of his opponents to dateGettyAfter partnering with Hobson in 2006, Hatton became a two-weight world champion across the super lightweight and welterweight divisions.His first title came after he defeated Luis Collazo for the WBA welterweight belt came in 2006, before adding the IBF belt with victory over Joan Arango.Then after beating Jose Luis Castillo, the pair then split after the conclusion of a three-fight deal, as Hatton pursued a blockbuster 2007 clash with Floyd Mayweather.While members of the boxing fraternity remain divided on the subject of legends reversing their retirement later in life, Hobson is just concerned for Hatton’s health.In an interview with The Star he explained why: “Obviously, his ‘sell-by’ date has gone. “I love Ricky and what he brings to the table, and he’s still got a lot of support, but you know his best days are behind him.”Hobson went on to liken Hatton’s return to that of legendary heavyweight Mike Tyson, who made the decision to come back from retirement to fight Jake Paul in 2024.When he went head-to-head with the Youtuber-turned-boxer, fans saw a shadow of Tyson’s former ferocious self and now Hobson is afraid that Hatton will meet a similar fate. By the time Hatton makes his comeback, he would have been out of action for 13 years and at 46 and will also be fighting the effects of age on the body as well.Hobson explained: “You saw what Mike Tyson was like when he fought Jake Paul, it was sad to watch, and I don’t want the same for Ricky because I’ve got a lot of time for him.”Hatton has stayed in shape while training his son CampbellInstagram - Campbell HattonHe concluded the interview with the suggestion that a charity fight should be the route that Hatton takes, if he is set on satisfying his craving to return to the ring.He said: “Unless he’s doing it for charity, I don’t get the point of it all. If it were for charity, that’s something I’d get involved with, but I don’t want to see him in a competitive match.”What was Ricky Hatton’s professional record?Before ‘The Hitman’ hung up his boxing gloves in 2012, he had amassed an impressive professional record of 45-3.The hugely popular Mancunian retired after back-to-back defeats against Manny Pacquiao and Vyacheslav Senchenko, calling time in 2012.Hatton has returned in an exhibition with Marco Antonio Barrera in Manchester in 2021, which ended in success with no lasting damage.But he will hope his latest foray into the ring will equal the success he managed to achieve in his previous non-competitive bout.Hatton is far from the peak of his physical powers but is back nonethelessGettyAs a 140lbs fighter in his prime Hatton will now be fighting well above that, as his comeback will be contested at middleweight. And concerns will likely grow louder as the bout approaches, but he will hope to end on much more glowing final hoorah.