Should Ricky Hatton Accept Marquez's challenge???

Judging by the reports I think something happened to Hatton in training (blackouts maybe? heart condition?), it sounds unlikely he'll fight again. yes, its a real shame but his health is the most important.

Judging by the reports I think something happened to Hatton in training (blackouts maybe? heart condition?), it sounds unlikely he'll fight again.

Schaefer trying to put together Hatton vs. Marquez in 2010 By Sean McDaniel March 8th, 2010 Richard Schaefer, the CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, is going to be working at putting together a mega fight between Ricky Hatton (45-2, 32 KO’s) and Juan Manuel Marquez(50-5-1, 37 KO’s) for later on this year. In an article from Boxing Fanhouse, Schaefer said “I talked with Juan Manuel Marquez. He called me from Mexico City. He’s going to be coming to my office next week, and we’ll be trying to put together his next fight. He really wants Hatton, and so I’ll be talking to Ricky’s people. And maybe both of those guys will do a fight in the fall. That’s what Marquez wants to do.” Marquez has made no secret recently of his interest in fighting the 31-year-old Hatton. Marquez, 36, even went so far as to not take what would have been a good paying fight against World Boxing Association light welterweight champion Amir Khan in order to stay free for a potential fight against Hatton. It’s a big gamble for Marquez, because Hatton hasn’t been saying much to the media about who he definitely will be fighting next. Hatton could for all intents and purposes fight someone altogether different than Marquez, which would obviously be a huge disappointment for Juan because he’s been doing nothing since he was beaten by Floyd Mayweather Jr. by a 12 round unanimous decision last year in September. Marquez could effectively lose almost an entire year of his career if the fight with Hatton doesn’t happen and he doesn’t get back in the ring soon. A fight against Hatton is the much better option for Marquez than a bout against Khan. Marquez will be getting a nice payday in the Hatton fight, and will have an excellent chance at beating Hatton. Marquez would have had an equally good chance at beating Khan as well, but it would have been a tougher fighter because of Khan’s hand speed and also because his trainer Freddie Roach has turned Khan into a runner. Marquez would have likely had to chase Khan around the ring all night long in order to land any significant punches. That won’t be the case with Hatton. He’ll be right in front of Marquez trying to slug with him and take him out. Marquez does well against this kind of fighter. Hatton’s style of brawling is not unlike many of the Mexican fighters that Marquez has beaten during his 17-year pro career. Hatton’s ability to take punishment is going to be a big question should he take the fight with Marquez. Hatton was stopped in the 2nd round against Manny Pacquiao in May, and was out cold for four minutes on the canvas. Hatton says he wants to fight a big named opponent for his next fight, someone that is a pound-for-pound fighter or one that has a title. Marquez fits in both categories, although it’s highly unlikely that Hatton would want to melt down to 135 to fight Marquez for his World Boxing Organization lightweight title. As big as Hatton has been looking recently, he’ll have enough problems as it is burning enough fat off to get down to 147. Hatton can obviously take weight off – he’s proven that again and again in the past. However, Hatton’s performances against Pacquiao and Mayweather leave me to believe that the effort at taking off more and more weight is sapping the energy out of his body, leaving him weight drained in his fights. He looked haggard in his last fight against Pacquiao, with large folds of skin hanging off his face, which are the hallmarks of someone that has taken off a great deal of weight in a short period of time. Marquez still is perhaps the best option for Hatton to fight if he wants a high visibility opponent. The top light welterweights – Timothy Bradley, Devon Alexander and Khan – aren’t well known enough by the casual boxing public in the United States for the fight to be a huge mega fight. If Hatton wants to fight in the UK, then a fight against Khan would be a good option, but it seems that Hatton isn’t ready to face Khan at this time, if at all.

Ricky Hatton at his best is not on Marquez' level. He's just not that good, and JMM is great. If they do fight, I'll enjoy it. Seeing him fall backwards lifelessly like a falling clock tower is amusing. But other than that, I don't find him very entertaining... He should just keep fighting in Europe so he can be competitive.

if they did fight, where would it be held ?? hopefully man city stadium,

if they did fight, where would it be held ??

if this goes down @140 in manchester, I think hatton takes it, they gonna let him clinch and hit marquez in the back of the head all night. It would be great for it to be at man city stadium, 50,000 fans there. I think it would be a competitive fight and very close,maybe a SD

thats gonna be a great fight, and a great farewell fight for Hatton, go out with a bang. cuz it's not gonna be a shutout, because Hatton is stronger and Marquez is more skilled, and they're gonna go straight for each other. I think Hatton deserves a good fight like that as a last Hoorah! and Marquez.. people counting him out for some reason, he deserves a good fight too, with promised fireworks right?

I think he should. Because, I think he can beat JMM. I don't think JMM belongs above 135.

what if ricky makes a come-back and gets beat again? wont that tarnish his record even more. but if he wins it could catapult his comeback to new heights........again.

Depends what weight the fight it, if its at 140lbs i see it being a very close fight, cant see hatton maing catchweight 138lbs, so at 140lbs, hatton would have a good chance of winning if this goes down @140 in manchester, I think hatton takes it, they gonna let him clinch and hit marquez in the back of the head all night.

JMM will take him into late rounds and KO him Depends what weight the fight it, if its at 140lbs i see it being a very close fight, cant see hatton maing catchweight 138lbs, so at 140lbs, hatton would have a good chance of winning

JMM will take him into late rounds and KO him

Yes he should take him on because he can win it. Then retire on a high.

I don't think you guys understand. Boxing is the greatest sport EVER. EVER. EVER. EVER. Damn I loved that vid.

Just let ricky retire in peace.

the thing is ricky is being caught in two minds just getting fit again, so he gets to the fight ill prepared and undertraind could be quite unhealthy for him.

For his sake, yes. He beats JMM at 140. For JMM and this fans' sake, no. I don't wanna see JMM above 135 again.

I think Hatton should fight Marquez, it would be a good fight !!

Hatton is a shadow of his former self so i dont think he should be taking any fights!!! He has put on way to much weight and would have to push his body way too much to make weight!!!