Ricky Hatton makes his return to the MGM Grand boxing ring in a 12-round match that has given his dedicated and noisy fan base another reason to depart Manchester, England, in early winter. His opponent Brooklyn fighter Paulie Malignaggi, who has also lost only once, in 26 fights, and who may have been most impressive in his 12-round loss in June 2006 to Miguel Cotto.

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. faces Brian Vera again in their highly anticipated rematch at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, United States.

Two-time super featherweight champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis (22-0, 21 KOs) moves up to take on former unified world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa (30-2, 18 KOs) for the lightweight title. In the co-feature, Jean Pascal (34-6-1, 20 KOs) defends his light heavyweight belt against two-division champ Badou Jack (22-2-3, 13 KOs). Live from State Farm Arena in Atlanta.