Ricky Hatton is set to return to the ring to fight Juan Manuel Marquez according to reports and Sky Bet have installed the Hitman as slight underdog to beat the 36-year-old Mexican.

The bout is likely to take place next year at the City of Manchester Stadium and Sky Bet make Marquez their 8/11 favourite, with Hatton an 11/10 chance. A drawn fight can be backed at 25/1.

Sky Bet's boxing betting expert Scott Springgay said: "If Hatton returns to the ring against Marquez he will have his work cut out.

"Marquez is getting on in years but is still in reasonable shape and even though he took something of a battering against Mayweather, he was still able to go the full distance, unlike Hatton who was stopped in round 10."

Marquez has also gone the distance twice against the amazing Manny Pacquiao, resulting in a draw and a close loss by split decision, while Hatton was beaten badly by a second round knockout in his fight against the Pac Man in May.

Springgay continued: "With such a long lay-off and questions over whether Ricky still has the heart to box on, added to the fact that he seems out of condition, it may not be a great return to the ring for him against such a seasoned pro."