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Kellie Harrington teases boxing return as rumours circulate after cryptic social media post alongside top promoter

IRELAND'S KELLIE Harrington has sent the boxing world into a frenzy after teasing a sensational comeback. The Advertisement 2 Kellie Harrington hinted at a return to boxing after a social media post on Tuesday Credit: INSTAGRAM @kelly_harrington14 2 The double Olympic champ has left fans in a frenzy after the social media post 35-year-old Harrington called it a day after she defended her lightweight Olympic title at last year's Games in Paris. Now the Portland Row native has stunned fans on Tuesday morning when she shared a photo from Dublin Airport alongside two top Irish coaches. She was snapped with James Doyle of Monkstown BC and Lynne McEnery of St Paul's BC in Waterford. All three were bound for Liverpool on the early flight, but it was the caption that caught everyone's attention. Advertisement read more on boxing Harrington tagged Matchroom supremo Hearn and cheekily added a boxing glove emoji and a contract icon - all of which hinted at a stunning return could be on the cards. Eddie Hearn, who's manages the likes of Katie Taylor, Anthony Joshua and Canelo Álvarez, could be the man to bring her over to the professional ranks. Her long-time friend and coach Lynne re-shared the photo to her own Instagram. She simply penned: 'Exciting times.' Advertisement Most read in Boxing Before Christmas, Harrington admitted she needed time to 'breathe and decompress' during an interview with RTE Sport. She explained: 'There is a lot more to life than sport. I'm slowly getting to realise that again.' Deontay Wilder shows off incredible state-of-the-art home boxing gym ahead of former world champ's return fight But the Dubliner also left the door open to a shock return to the ring. She added: 'If I don't like life without boxing, I can always get back to coaching – or boxing.' Advertisement Her words from that interview - and today's social media post have fans very excited about a potential return.