By Elisinio Castillo

Former world champion Acelino 'Popo' Freitas (39-2, 33KOs), 39-years-old, has announced that he plans to return to the ring on June 6th at Arena Santos in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Freitas retired in 2007 after getting stopped by Juan Diaz in eight rounds. He then had a very successful political career in his country, but recently failed to get reelected as congressman. He made a one-time return in 2012, where he battered and stopped undefeated Michael Oliveira in nine rounds. in Uruguay.

Freitas issued a statement saying - "Now it's official. June 6th at the Arena Santos, Popo will return to the ring. The details are being set. More titles are coming to Brazil. The champ is back."