Why do some dislike Hatton so much?

I am bemused by some of the posts on here today!!! Hatton fights with strength, bravery and integrity and is the most down to earth guy you could meet, yet SOME on here continue to rip him to shreds! Tonights fight by Ricky's own admission was not the most stylish but he went about his job with a steel eyed intensity, Maussa has a knightmare style and will never be involved in a 'pretty' fight, Hatton after a difficult start due to the cuts went about breaking him up and then delivered an awesome KO, another title job done! Yet there are some on here who want it all, they expect the footwork of Ali and the combinations of Leonard finished by a Tyson KO! How often do we see that? Ricky demolished Maussa and won each round and has taken his record to 40-30-0, he is exciting and honest, he fights in a similar way to a young Tyson but still he recieves flak??? He may not beat Mayweather but if it happens Mayweather will know he has been in a fight!

Comments (20)

Floydmayweather

You're a fucking clown. I respect Hatton he has decent boxing skills, unmatched stamina, great body work, but he is a dirty fighter.

20y ago

MickyHatton

Mainly b/c he has been a very protected fighter. And I'm not a fan of his style. The only volume puncher I like is Kassim Ouma. Can't stand most volume punchers. Most of them waste so much energy. Just wild brawlers, most of them. I cant see how he has been protected? Is it becuase he has fought mostly in England? He's English! It was never protection in his selection of fights, he fought some excellent fighters along the way and picked the so called Light Welter No 1 in Tszyu, he missed some fights because of Frank Warren but honestly does Hatton seem like a fighter who would duck anyone, he's hardly a battle shy dancing queen who's concerned with protecting his looks!

20y ago

Moon

Lots of top-tier guys fight "dirty", including Hatton. It's not like I'm trying to slight the guy, it's just a fact that he fights a "dirty" style. He likes to offer his opponents a wicked head rub and often leads with his head. He certainly does rabbit punch (much like Hopkins) and he also pushes hard with hiselbows occassionally. I'm not complaining though. It's the state of the game. It's not like were talking 'bout Golota here. Until Hatton starts getting a few DQ's, instead of KO's, I'm not willing to condemn him for his version of "dirty". It's not like he invented this stuff.

20y ago

mick66

Stop complaining, I understand that in the ring with the fighters is a referee...and his job is to make sure the rules are obeyed... So I suppose all the refferees are biased in favour of Hatton are they? Hatton will always be talked down by our American friends , because they don't like getting their arses whipped by a small wet & windy island off the coast of Europe.. Tough Titty Yanks.....Your soon going to run out of excuses :luvbed:

20y ago

MickyHatton

When people call Hatton a "dirty" fighter, it is obvious that they have only seen Tszyu and now Maussa. Even with Maussa's style during those fights, He was clinching and punching allowing the guy to punch back. Boxing isn't a sissy sport and if you want to see young muscular men prouncing around then go watch ballet. Totally agree, both Maussa and Tszyu fought equally dirty and I would argue that they fought dirtier than Hatton. Ricky adapts his style to suit his opponent, lets face facts most expected him to lose to Tszyu not make him quit on his stool, Maussa is a knightmare opponent bur Ricky won every round and knocked him out cold! Hatton wont lose any sleep over some of the comments on here, after all he holds two of the main titles!

20y ago

Dorian

He fights ugly, sloppy, dirty

20y ago

MetalVomit

20y ago

MetalVomit

Cheers mate, and i'm wanting to seriously nail your arse as soon as possible. :) You guys are insane.

20y ago

TuPrincipe

20y ago

S0UTHPAW

I am a Hatton fan from America, but I can see why some people here do not like him. It really has nothing to do with Hatton himself, but some of his fans. See the Klitschko's for evidence. If your a fan of Hatton, then Great. He seems good for the sport. Those who do not like Hatton do NOT have to explain themselves to anyone, and making so many threads about it will only creat more haters. Some people just do not like his style or think he is dirty, so what! You are not going to change their minds by calling people racist. This is not against any one poster, just the posts in general. Then again, if ya keep it up, you might be able to catch up to Wlad for Hate time on the 1st page :D

20y ago

the_giant_one

How do you Americans think he will fare against the likes of Floyd Mayweather? I have never seen Mayweather fight but I understand he is one of those talented, young, quick American fighters (in the mould of R.J.Jr, Jermaine Taylor, etc). What would Hatton have to do to beat him? break his kneecap :D

20y ago

DarkSpyder

20y ago

CHICO_4LIFE

This was your honest answer though mate! Its bound to get peoples backs up becuase you dislike him becuase he is 'an ugly pom' not a bad boxer or even a wanker, you dislike him becuase he's a 'Pom' (British) and 'ugly'??? yeah but did i say i hate him? no i didnt, ive got lots of respect 4 him coz he beat tszyu.

20y ago

MickyHatton

until he fights in the states and wins then i will give him props He's fought droves of Americans and he's fought in the States already. Whatever is said he holds the WBA and IBF belts!!!

20y ago

Memorex

until he fights in the states and wins then i will give him props

20y ago

MickyHatton

coz he's an ugly pom This was your honest answer though mate! Its bound to get peoples backs up becuase you dislike him becuase he is 'an ugly pom' not a bad boxer or even a wanker, you dislike him becuase he's a 'Pom' (British) and 'ugly'???

20y ago

TuPrincipe

I dont dislike Hatton at all, I just think he's a dirty fighter. You're a fucking clown.

20y ago

BLOODSHED

I dont dislike Hatton at all, I just think he's a dirty fighter.

20y ago

CHICO_4LIFE

i dont hate brits but the thread asks y people dislike hatton so much & i gave an honest answer! and the only reason i started shit with you is coz your boyfriend jumped in & started flappin his gums!

20y ago

MickyHatton

hahaha, u seem to no alot bout being gay so is there something u want to admit??? YOU COCKSUCKER! So Chico, we established you hate Brits (Poms as you like to say), you have fixation with homosexuals (I'm not saying your gay, who cares if you are!)and your countries brain is OBVIOUSLY on holiday somewhere. Is this going to go on all night or would you like to start the next item on your biggotry list, whats next Race or Religion? I imagine that if I was a chinese scientologist with homosexual tendencies living in London you would save all your paper route money so you could send me a firecracker in a letter just so you could go down the watering hole and flex you pecs at the local sheila!

20y ago