Why does everyone think they know what kind of shape Kostya was or was not in? People believed Kostya to be in great shape. He was favourite against Hatton. Kostya said before the fight he was in the greatest shape of his life. The layoff had done him a world of good. Why dont people just accept this and why do people think that they Know better than everyone, coming up with reasons they think that make them sound intelligent. In boxing you are only as good as your last fight. We are all boxers here arent we? Why do i need to remind people of this famous saying?
Is this a joke? You're giving Kostya props for beating Sharmba Mitchell when people were shitting on Mayweather and Williams for beating Mitchell in the same fashion as Tsyzu?
Stop trying to talk up Tsyzu like he was in his prime. The fact is he was old, already thinking about retirement (and the Hatton fight was his retirement money), coming off a string of injuries, and he had only a handful of rounds over the 2 years before the Hatton fight. If there was ever a time to hand pick a champion to face, this was it...
People seem to forget that while Tsyzu was injured, Mitchell was considered the man at 140 and was beating everyone. Hatton wasn't even trying to fight Mitchell during that time...
He only had a handful of rounds because he was knocking out his opponents, what was he supposed to do, deliberatley go 12 rounds?? Nothing changes the fact that tszyu was in the top 3 of many pound for pound lists and the linear champ at 140. Hatton deserves props for making the fight with him as opposed to making a fight with someone who went life and death with micky ward 3 times.
Even at his age, Mosley's speed and combinations would fuck Hatton up. The fight would probably get stopped on cuts by the 11th. If Hatton could manage to upset Mosley (he has a better chance with Mayweather IMO), it would be serious credit to Hatton.
Regardless of what people would say about Mosley's age. The fact is that Shane Mosley is much like Oscar De La Hoya at this point, both are in their 30's and still fight as if they were in their 20's, they're remarkable fighters...and I'd really think twice before I'd pull that "Mosley is old" card out of my ass.
That said, Mosley TKO in the 11th.
He's a 42-0 pug because every fight he has been in has been a set up.
And please don't tell me Kosta wasn't over the hill,because who has he fought since Hatton.Kosta was ready for retirement and 'sold' Hatton his crown.
Hatton has fought all of these no names,and been life and death with them.
My point is...please don't put Hatton up there with PBF,Mosley,Dela Hoya,Wright,Taylor and the like....
But,he's a good 'local' champ...probably the baddest man in Manchester.
How on earth was kostya over the hill?? he was coming off an impressive win over sharmba mitchell just 6 months before and gave hatton a decent fight. I wouldn't hesitate on betting that you picked tszyu to stop hatton before the fight. You have absolutely no boxing knowledge whatsoever,stop posting before you humiliate yourself any further.
He's a 42-0 pug because every fight he has been in has been a set up.
And please don't tell me Kosta wasn't over the hill,because who has he fought since Hatton.Kosta was ready for retirement and 'sold' Hatton his crown.
Hatton has fought all of these no names,and been life and death with them.
My point is...please don't put Hatton up there with PBF,Mosley,Dela Hoya,Wright,Taylor and the like....
But,he's a good 'local' champ...probably the baddest man in Manchester.
No he would not...Beat hatton yes, KO hatton No......Hatton is a good fighter that doesnt get the credit he is due....Hatton would crowd Mosely which in turn would limit his power shots....I see no KO in this fight...
You think Mosley would KO Hatton...wow,tell us something we don't know.
One is a world class fighter and all-time great,the other is a local pug...you're talking two different levels of fighter here.
No surprise in the result,Shane fights big fights the big boys...Hatton fights the Urangos of the sport.
Awesome post. you obviously know your shit dude. 42-0 "pug"
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no Way is Mosley KOs Hatton do you guys think Hatton is a bum or somethink lets get real Hattons 42-0 in his last 4 fights he has beaten champions and took their titles what ever you say hattons a world class boxer and i dont think mosley would ko him not getting on ppl but ppl are getting back on Moslet nuts because he beat a washed up VERGAS TWICE and Collazo a southpaw who has had his 15 minutes off fame MOSLEY was holding collzao more than hatton was in them rounds by the wayy
You think Mosley would KO Hatton...wow,tell us something we don't know.
One is a world class fighter and all-time great,the other is a local pug...you're talking two different levels of fighter here.
No surprise in the result,Shane fights big fights the big boys...Hatton fights the Urangos of the sport.
i don't think mosley could ko hatton at this point.
He could... I don't think he would. Although Mosley would be favourite for me in a fight with Hatton I also think that Hatton's tenacity and pure courage would go a long way to making it an uncomfortable night for Mosley. I'm a huge Hatton fan but I think that Mosley would win a UD at this stage against Rick.
I think that Mosley is a bigger danger to Hatton than Mayweather is. The guy who beats Hatton will have to be able to box and also able to punch. Mayweather's power wouldn't trouble Rick, so he'd be able to work. Mosley is a different kettle of fish.
Besides which Mosley would be an awful choice of opponent for Hatton. If he wins, Mosley is shot, past his prime, an old man. If he loses "FATTON SUYX LOLZ1!!1".
MOsely would be dangerous for Hatton, but if Hatton did manage to beat him, people would then come out and say oh but mosely was 35 and past it. Even though they think he would whup Hattons ass now. Just like all the 30,31 years olds Hatton has on his record and people saying they were old.