During his career between 1997 and 2012, the British fighter won titles in the light welterweight and welterweight divisions.
In July this year, he said he was coming out of retirement for a December bout in Dubai 13 years on from his last professional match.
The Manchester boxer was set to fight Eisa Al Dah on 2 December.
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