Official Kostya Tszyu vs. Ricky Hatton Poll

WellI voted for Hatton on points although I don't think that will be the real outcome. It's just wishfull thinking (although KO would be a lot better) I see it happening in one of the following ways; KT early with a big power shot, perhaps the left hand this time against a regular stance fighter. KT 6-7 after beating on a game but overly brave RH all night and it getting painful to watch. RH 8 with a vicious bodyshot barage after a systematic madman break down of KT body RH points. Close but ground out victory.

hatton ko age is the winner

Wouldn't that be a harsh way for Hatton to go out. I mean, Kostya beating him with his own weaponry. I don't see Hatton offering anything unique, except his consistently high output. This is not always a winning attribute, but can't hurt the guy's chances. Trouble is, guys who throw alot can get hit alot when facing an accurate, first-tier banger. Munn, check your PM

Tszyu by TKO (cuts) or a wicked bodyshot! Wouldn't that be a harsh way for Hatton to go out. I mean, Kostya beating him with his own weaponry. I don't see Hatton offering anything unique, except his consistently high output. This is not always a winning attribute, but can't hurt the guy's chances. Trouble is, guys who throw alot can get hit alot when facing an accurate, first-tier banger.

I'm going for the under dog in this one. I think Hatton has a nice body attack and power to slow down Zoo. I pick Hatton to win by UD or KO...who knows. Just being different guys.

i think tszyu wins by a UD, i think even if ricky gets knocked down he'll have enough heart to last the 12 rounds, it should be a good fight. Unless Tszyu Knocked Hatton down like 3 times, there is no way Tszyu can win by a UD. If it goes full 12 it will be Hatton getting the decision.

i think tszyu wins by a UD, i think even if ricky gets knocked down he'll have enough heart to last the 12 rounds, it should be a good fight.

I think Hatton's record is impressive Even Hatton's family doesn't think he has an impressive record

well, he has to do alot of boxing against KT... kostya is relentless and will always put pressure against every opponent Hatton is a relentless pressure fighter as well but he also has quick hands and a hell of a body attack.

win or lose i hope hatton gains recognition well, he has to do alot of boxing against KT... kostya is relentless and will always put pressure against every opponent

Tszyu by late stoppage after a tougher than expected fight. I think Hatton's swarming attack will leave marks on Tszyu but in the end Kostya breaks Hatton down.

i just dont see the "war" everyone is predicting...i see a quick tszyu KO of hatton...maybe round 4.

I pick KT to teach Hatton a lesson about stepping up his competition by going straight to the best. KT brutally ko's him within 6. i totally agree with you and i just think that kt is just flat out better

I think Hatton's record is impressive, but after rewatching the Mitchell rematch, I think KT is at or near the top of his game currently, and that's tough to bet against. He's not as fast footwise, but his fight is smarter and more patient. And the power is still definitely there. And once he hurts you, he's great at finishing. Hatton can win if he stays way out or goes way in, but if he stays in range of that straight right (like Mitchell tried to do), forget it, one two combo, then KT goes in for the kill. Is it that Hatton hasnt faced a top tier opponent? Or does everyone think that KT is just that good? Maybe a little of both.

Umm Kostya is not from USA, PR or Mexico. He was born in Russia and is a resident of Australia... You know, I was thinking the same thing..and I was also wondering why this was getting turned into a debate about different countries. :confused: Tszyu is the better fighter of the two, and I dont much care where they came from .

hope hatton wins just to show the rest of you on here that there are countries other than usa PR and mexico with good boxers. hattons too much of a brawler to get KO'ed. if he has any irish blood all he needs is a quick drink and he wont be able to be KO'ed Umm Kostya is not from USA, PR or Mexico. He was born in Russia and is a resident of Australia...

Smart money is on Tszyu by KO or dec and thats what I voted for...but I wont be surprised if Hatton KO's him either. It should be good anyway you look at it though.

....I wouldn't put it quite so harshly but I have to agree. If Hatton wins then I will have much respect for him though. Hell, I already respect him for getting in the ring with Zoo. How pissed and dissapointed are those 20,000 fans gonna be? Lol, VERY, very pissed! Tszyu by ko, of course!

hope hatton wins just to show the rest of you on here that there are countries other than usa PR and mexico with good boxers. hattons too much of a brawler to get KO'ed. if he has any irish blood all he needs is a quick drink and he wont be able to be KO'ed

I'm gonna stick with what I've said since they signed this fight(even though Hatton looks like he's gonna be in the best shape of his career). Kostya will get to him and drop Ricky a few times finally knocking Hatton out around round 8 or 9. Hatton has been saying alot about getting inside on Tszyu and pounding away and doing whatever he can to avoid Kostya's right hand, this is why I see Tszyu landing a big left hook that will stagger Hatton and then dropping the right on him. Seems like so many people either forget or don't realize that Tszyu has got a pretty wicked left to go along with his lethal right.