COTTO WOULD BE HARD TO RESIST
By GAVIN GLICKSMAN
Published: 13 Nov 2009
RICKY HATTON will keep a close eye on the action when Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto clash in Las Vegas in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The Hitman is still weighing up whether to box on after his brutal second-round defeat to Pacquiao earlier this year.
But he admits his feet are beginning to itch again — and the prospect of a mouth-watering clash with Cotto could be enough to lure him back into the ring.
Hatton, 31, told SunSport: "If Cotto wins, I don't see any reason why I wouldn't fancy a fight with him.
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He didn't get beat up enough by Mayweather and he got knocked out too quickly by Pac. He wants Cotto to beat him to a bloody mess over 6-8 rounds so that he will be sure never to step in the ring again.
Word, he just wants to make sure retirement is fun for him.
Hatton was just lucky to have sucu a loyal fanbase if not he would have a lot more tha two losses. It's just funny to see dumb Hatton fans clinging on to what was his greatest momment beating an old Tszyu in a wrasslin match. If this fight were to get made, I wouldn't blame Cotto for taking as it would be an huge easy payday. And it would most definately be Hatton last fight.
COTTO WOULD BE HARD TO RESIST
By GAVIN GLICKSMAN
Published: 13 Nov 2009
RICKY HATTON will keep a close eye on the action when Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto clash in Las Vegas in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The Hitman is still weighing up whether to box on after his brutal second-round defeat to Pacquiao earlier this year.
But he admits his feet are beginning to itch again — and the prospect of a mouth-watering clash with Cotto could be enough to lure him back into the ring.
Hatton, 31, told SunSport: "If Cotto wins, I don't see any reason why I wouldn't fancy a fight with him.
Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/boxing/2726528/Ricky-Hatton-would-not-turn-down-a-fight-with-Miguel-Cotto.html#ixzz0We3qSlIE
He didn't get beat up enough by Mayweather and he got knocked out too quickly by Pac. He wants Cotto to beat him to a bloody mess over 6-8 rounds so that he will be sure never to step in the ring again.
look mate, jennings and gomez aint the very very best. i did not say hes garbage, i said hes decent. all im sayin is he aint what everybody makes him out to be.
What exactly is everyone making him out to be, please tell me? He's a guy who has hard fought battles but somehow comes out ahead correct? That's the exact statement you said yourself, except you discredit Clottey, who at the time only had 1 legitimate loss, the first was a bullshit DQ. I also didn't say Jennings and Gomez were the best, I said they were crap and cotto made them look that way. I can't debate with some people on here because they have ZERO reading comprehension.
Umm D-Omonist babe. I'm sorry.
It just that all these pressure from work has gotten to me and I reacted in an ugly manner without even thinking that it might hurt your feelings.
Look at me in the eye , you know deep inside your heart that that is not the real me. I"ll make it up to you. I promise.
(Holds D-Omonist hands) Will you forgive me??
:rolleyes:
Well since you put it that way!!! Just wear that pink thong from last night, and I think I can put it passed me. :cool2:
^^^Get out this thread! Red K'ing me talkin bout "eye brow plucker"...
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Umm D-Omonist babe. I'm sorry.
It just that all this pressure from work has gotten to me and I reacted in an ugly manner without even thinking that it might hurt your feelings.
Look at me in the eye , you know deep inside your heart that that is not the real me. I"ll make it up to you. I promise.
(Holds D-Omonist hands) Will you forgive me??
:rolleyes:
Saying shit like "he should have fought him in '05" is why you're "opinion" can never be taken seriously. Why isn't Berto fighting Floyd or Pac now instead of Mayweather? Because he wasn't a big enough name, he has no drawing power, and more importantly he wasn't ready. The perfect example is Fernado Vargas, there is a reason you don't rush fighters into big fights. Also, you are basing how people "look" in fights which is the worst thing anyone analyzing anything can do. Floyd look fantastic with JMM, he didn't look nearly as good against DLH, Castillo or hell even Hatton.
The reason Cotto doesn't look superior is because he is fighting the BEST in his division and its a VERY VERY talented division. If Cotto was garbage he should be losing those fights, and edging out guys like Jennings and Gomez. Instead, he makes those guys look like the chumps they are and has to WORK for a win with the elite guys in his division. I mean really, if this was right after the JMM fight for Pac and the Mosley fight for Cotto, the odds would be even worse than they are know for Cotto, it'd probably be 10 to 1 with Pac the underdog.
As for the topic, if Hatton were to step into that ring with Cotto he would not be KO'd early. He would be KO'd but he would be begging to Cotto to do what Manny did just to get out of that ring. He would be beaten to a pulp if that fight were to happen, win or lose. I agree Hatton's best bet is to fight Marquez and then see what happens from there.
look mate, jennings and gomez aint the very very best. i did not say hes garbage, i said hes decent. all im sayin is he aint what everybody makes him out to be.
Im a Cotto fan and even like Hatton. I do agree that he will create a buzz which is good for boxing, will be semi entertaining even to the hardcore, and will definitely satisfy the casual fan.
i agree, like i said before, id pick cotto. but for people to write off hatton as easy as they are is wrong. if you are 45-2, then you always have a decent chance against most, even if you are past your best. he is only 31 still.
actually its not a fact, its your opinion. lets get real here, cottos last 4 fights havnt exactly been brilliant have they, i mean 1 ko loss to an elite welterweight, 2 wins over 2 bums, jennings and gomez. and a good, but close win over a fairly decent welterweight in clottey. that aint anything to shout about to me. cotto is a good fighter but he aint the superstar every1 is making him out to be. if cotto was that confident he could beat hatton, then why didnt he fight him in 05 when hatton was lineal champ? not to mention hatton has won more titles than cotto. and beaten defending champions, something cotto has never done i will point out. cotto may will beat hatton now, but it isnt for granted. we all know hatton has seen his best days, but i maintain cotto aint all that. if he was that good he would not be the underdog against pac when the fight is in his division.
Saying shit like "he should have fought him in '05" is why you're "opinion" can never be taken seriously. Why isn't Berto fighting Floyd or Pac now instead of Mayweather? Because he wasn't a big enough name, he has no drawing power, and more importantly he wasn't ready. The perfect example is Fernado Vargas, there is a reason you don't rush fighters into big fights. Also, you are basing how people "look" in fights which is the worst thing anyone analyzing anything can do. Floyd look fantastic with JMM, he didn't look nearly as good against DLH, Castillo or hell even Hatton.
The reason Cotto doesn't look superior is because he is fighting the BEST in his division and its a VERY VERY talented division. If Cotto was garbage he should be losing those fights, and edging out guys like Jennings and Gomez. Instead, he makes those guys look like the chumps they are and has to WORK for a win with the elite guys in his division. I mean really, if this was right after the JMM fight for Pac and the Mosley fight for Cotto, the odds would be even worse than they are know for Cotto, it'd probably be 10 to 1 with Pac the underdog.
As for the topic, if Hatton were to step into that ring with Cotto he would not be KO'd early. He would be KO'd but he would be begging to Cotto to do what Manny did just to get out of that ring. He would be beaten to a pulp if that fight were to happen, win or lose. I agree Hatton's best bet is to fight Marquez and then see what happens from there.
well american fighters always find themselves in big fights even if they lose so hatton shud be afforded the same opportunitys
its not as if he dont bring serious money to the table
Low risk high reward.
I don't see any reason why Cotto should turn down Hatton if he calls him out.
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I dont think Cotto shot. On the Contrary I think he is fine. My argument is this, How many times must Cotto prove himself to the "hardcore" fans? He deserves to do what Pac and Floyd do by getting a nice payday and destroy a "name" fighter too, or is that only reserved for those guys?
I mean damn, Cotto fought Shane, Margarito, Clottey and now Pac....who else should he fight to "prove" he will fight anyone?
I think there are many of European and American fans that would want to see this and will pay. (ONLY ONE RICKY HATTON and all that!..lol)
haha! yeah and you cant beat the legendary atmosphere that a hatton fight brings to las vegas! fcukin electric!
I dont think Cotto shot. On the Contrary I think he is fine. My argument is this, How many times must Cotto prove himself to the "hardcore" fans? He deserves to do what Pac and Floyd do by getting a nice payday and destroy a "name" fighter too, or is that only reserved for those guys?
I mean damn, Cotto fought Shane, Margarito, Clottey and now Pac....who else should he fight to "prove" he will fight anyone?
I think there are many of European and American fans that would want to see this and will pay. (ONLY ONE RICKY HATTON and all that!..lol)
Iiight I can agree with you, but there will always be haterz talkin sh!t no matter if Cotto beats King Kong with one hand behind his back! Also the money talk just annoys the sh!t out of me...us fans aint making that so we shouldn't give a d@mn about a fighters pay day. I want to see great fights that is all!...LOL