With Hatton's win last night over Tszyu, I can't help but imagine what would happen if these two stepped in the ring. Although I would salivate at the mouth over a possible Gatti/Hatton matchup, I don't see the fight taking place for several reasons. Number one, Gatti is the darling of HBO while Hatton is the prize of Showtime. Collaborations are few and far between. Then you have to consider Gatti's popularity in NJ as well as Hatton's in Manchester. I don't see either one buckling to accomodate the other. Regardless of what happens in the Gatti/Mayweather fight, this fight is more possible than a Mayweather/Hatton fight in that I don't see Mayweather going overseas anytime soon. Who knows..hopefully my assumptions are wrong and this fight can take place. It would be one for the ages.
I'd pick Hatton to win but i wouldnt dismiss Gatti's chances, he's got good speed, power and lot of good shots.
I think Hatton would stop him but not without a war.
the bodyshots get to gatti in a round 7. He doesn't have the speed the to keep hatton of with his jab. it would be exciting while it last casue gatti brings everything.