Floyd Mayweather Jr comes out of retirement.

[Matt]

Floyd Mayweather Jr is reported to be coming out of retirement to fight Juan Manuel Marquez on 18 July. It will be the undefeated American's first fight since beating Ricky Hatton in Las Vegas in December 2007

The 'Pretty Boy' is thought to be in the gym readying himself for a comeback fight, news of which will interest Ricky Hatton. The Manchester boxer has identified both Marquez and, in particular, Mayweather Jr as the two fights with which he wants to end his career.

The first of which against Marquez, considered to be the second best pound-for-pound fighter in the world after Hatton's next opponent Manny Pacquiao, could be lined up in Manchester at the end of the year.

However it would be Mayweather Jr's scalp that would be most prized by Hatton after his ten round mauling in 2007 and it would be against him that he would most like to retire. Then, as he said yesterday, "you'll never see my arse in a boxing ring again".

Hatton is currently being trained by Mayweather's father and the trainer helped fuel rumours of a comeback.

"Little Floyd is back in the gym but I'm not concerned about when he is fighting. I'm training Ricky Hatton now," said Floyd Mayweather Sr. "Me and my son have had a fall-out and I'm going to let it be that way."

Mayweather Jr has won all of his 39 fights and boasts victories over Jose Luis Castillo, Arturo Gatti, Sharmba Mitchell, Zab Judah and Oscar De La Hoya among others.

All keyed towards a Hatton/Mayweather rematch? Anyone?

(Provided Hatton wins on Saturday)

[James.]

Losing once was bad enough but losing twice would probably end his career.

[Manwell Pablo]

Can't see him beating Pacman to be honest so doubt it will happen.

[Uncle Albert]

FLOYD IS BACK!

I'm not surprised to be honest if he has seen to Fighters in Hatton and Pacquiao fighting for the Pound for Pound best fighter in the world then Floyd should comeback and want his crown.

[lcfc_jme]

Hatton will lose on Saturday, but I wouldn't bet against him fighting Mayweather next year before they both retire permanently.

I'll put a bit of money on Hatton on Satdee seeing as he's the underdog and it'll pay nicely, but I'd think Pacquiao will stop him in 9.

[Samilktray]

Floyd is a boss.

[Miquel The Work Geordie]

I saw his "Crib" on TV. He has a nice house, and he's exceptionally talented, but he's a complete twat.

[Lovejoy]

I saw his "Crib" on TV. He has a nice house, and he's exceptionally talented, but he's a complete twat.

Is that the one where he starts throwing cash around? Wee bit ott.

[Miquel The Work Geordie]

Is that the one where he starts throwing cash around? Wee bit ott.

Yep.

I just thought, you're not making yourself look cool, you look a cock.

[BoneDog]

Pacquiao put it best yesterday when he said "his time is in the past, it's my time now"

[Samilktray]

Open training session, hope SSN are actually showing it.

Id love to go watch him train or box tbh.

[Tevez]

Love the guy.

[Matt]

Floyd Mayweather Jr has postponed his comeback fight against lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez after suffering a rib injury in training.

The undefeated five-division champion, who has not fought since beating Ricky Hatton in 2007, was due to fight three-weight champion Marquez on 18 July.

"I am extremely disappointed that this fight has to be postponed," Mayweather said in a statement.

"I was training very hard and looking forward to getting back in the ring."

Mexican Marquez, from his training camp, added: "I was very disappointed to hear the news about the fight being postponed.

"I will remain focused, in shape and ready to fight whenever the fight is rescheduled for."

Mayweather and Marquez had been due to fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in the American's hometown of Las Vegas.