Look at the first couple of minutes in the fight. Hatton was really energetic, and Manny was really uncomfortable. Manny was landing a couple of counter hooks but nothing serious.
And then Manny simply figured Hatton out. Manny doesn't fight like Floyd "Potshot" Mayweather, he counters with hard, sharp counters after he lands that first counter. That's what really dug De La Hoya in. Mentally it makes fighters hesitate, and that's what happened, Ricky began hesitating and it made him throw wild shots. That's all Pacquiao really needed.
Manny has the best timing in the game right now, I mean when you fight at 122, 126, 130, 135 all of those guys are much faster at those divisions. When you move up to higher weights its like fighting in slow motion.
Another thing to note is that Malignaggi would have went the distance with Hatton had Buddy Mcgirt and Lou Dibella hadn't been paid off to stop it early. That was a Malignaggi with no offense really, so we were made to believe "Ricky was new and improved", when really he wasn't, he was still punching with his head in the air. Now if a guy with no offense/power can go the distance, what could ever make you believe Hatton had a decent chance of defeating Pacquiao? And Hatton didn't look "faded or shot" in that fight. He actually was very disciplined in between the fights, and they had a 12 week training camp.
So stop claiming Hatton was shot in order to bump up your boy Floyd! You can't fool me!
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Pacquaio is kicking down the doors to the hall of fame. I reckon Pacquaio v Mayweather promises to be a dream match stylistically- we have a genuine Superfight! I love how both of them fight.
I predicted Pacquaio before 8. I admire Ricky's heart and ambition, he dared to be great, just came up short. I was worried about him when he was out on the canvas, and I found it to be in pretty bad taste when they focussed the camera on his glazed face for ages when he was clearly unconcious.
Pacquaio though, is a monster and looking more and more like a genuine legend of the sport.
Hatton was able to impose his rough housing game on Pacquiao in the early stages but he was also getting tagged by the right hook and eventually he just reverted to his old hit and hold tactics which Pacquiao capitalized on.
I admit that Hatton looked the same as he always has- no better, no worse. It was just made brutally clear that he doesn't belong with the elite as his natural abilities are just too flawed. He had an awful first round, but landed a couple good shots in the second, but when you throw shots the way Hatton does, it's only a matter of time before someone as talented and lethal as Manny comes along and makes easy work of you.
I take absolutely nothing away from Manny - what he did last night still amazes me when I think about it. The best, unbeaten fighter at 140, made to look like an amateur and disposed of in 2 rounds.. that's just scary..
Good to hear from you what I've known a long time ago....
Because Floyd Mayweather is much more methodical than Manny Pacquiao/. Manny is a beast that goes for the kill when he sees the smallest opening. Floyd will only go for it if the risk isn't too high. Its not to discredit Mayweather that I say this- I'm just stating the facts. He is a different knd of fighter than Pac, altogether.
Exactly! These jokers gonna make me pull out THE clich'e STYLES MAKE FIGHTS!
That said Hatton was Hatton no better no worse just fought a better fighter with a dig and a mean streak
It's wasn't the "best" hatton, but it was close enough, certainly close enough for there to be no excuses or reason to take anything from pac.
Hatton was the best 140lb in the world on may 1st and no one can argue with that.
I agree with this.
Don`t forget that Hatton got rocked by light punching fighters like Lazcano and mallinaggi after the mayweather fight so that shpould tell you somehing.A lot of posters even mention the fact that his punch resistance went down.
Now lets see how Pac does against top Prime fighters especially black ones lol.
That's totally nonsense. Mayweather isn't ruining anybody's chin, he's not a devestating puncher. Malignaggi didn't rock Hatton. Lazcano did but Hatton wasn't in shape for that fight.
That whole post was simply about bumping up your boy Floyd, just say it.
Because Floyd Mayweather is much more methodical than Manny Pacquiao/. Manny is a beast that goes for the kill when he sees the smallest opening. Floyd will only go for it if the risk isn't too high. Its not to discredit Mayweather that I say this- I'm just stating the facts. He is a different knd of fighter than Pac, altogether.
no, It's because floyd doesn't hit near as hard as Pacquiao. I watched the fight directly afterwards with FMJ vs Hatton, Floyd pulling the same counter hooks only with his left, but Hatton can take them. Pacquiaos hooks snap Hattons head right back.
Hatton has been exposed big time, Floyd didn't probably know how easy he was to get rid of so was careful manny knew and just tysoned him
I agree, that had a little bit to do with it. But I don't think Floyd is as sharp with his counters as Manny. Manny is more of a impulsive, reflexive, improvising fighter. Floyd is much more of a fighter who relies on his timing.
Hatton has been exposed big time, Floyd didn't probably know how easy he was to get rid of so was careful manny knew and just tysoned him
I agree, that had a little bit to do with it. But I don't think Floyd is as sharp with his counters as Hatton. Manny is more of a impulsive, reflexive, improvising fighter. Floyd is much more of a fighter who relies on his timing.
I admit that Hatton looked the same as he always has- no better, no worse. It was just made brutally clear that he doesn't belong with the elite as his natural abilities are just too flawed. He had an awful first round, but landed a couple good shots in the second, but when you throw shots the way Hatton does, it's only a matter of time before someone as talented and lethal as Manny comes along and makes easy work of you.
I take absolutely nothing away from Manny - what he did last night still amazes me when I think about it. The best, unbeaten fighter at 140, made to look like an amateur and disposed of in 2 rounds.. that's just scary..
Why did it take 10 rounds for Floyd to stop him then.
Because Floyd Mayweather is much more methodical than Manny Pacquiao/. Manny is a beast that goes for the kill when he sees the smallest opening. Floyd will only go for it if the risk isn't too high. Its not to discredit Mayweather that I say this- I'm just stating the facts. He is a different knd of fighter than Pac, altogether.
who's saying hatton is shot?
There is a number of people. "Ricky's binging has caught up", saying he was weight drained, and whatever else bs excuses I've seen.
It's wasn't the "best" hatton, but it was close enough, certainly close enough for there to be no excuses or reason to take anything from pac.
Hatton was the best 140lb in the world on may 1st and no one can argue with that.
Hatton has always been a second rate fighter. Everyone knew Manny would KO him.
It's just that it was such a spectacular KO. I can understand people going ape shit. But come on. Hatton has a big target on his face.
Why did it take 10 rounds for Floyd to stop him then.
Hatton has always been a second rate fighter. Everyone knew Manny would KO him.
It's just that it was such a spectacular KO. I can understand people going ape shit. But come on. Hatton has a big target on his face.