Lets say you where a great fighter getting up there in age and had to fight a young hungry dedicated lion. Would it be Ricky Hatton or Victor Ortiz? Assume that you are a defensive wizard who looked to have problems against southpaws in the past early (chop-chop and Zab Judah).
Ricky Hatton pros: ?? fighters mindset, taxing draining style, foot movement, self belief
Victor Ortiz pros: ?? Southpaw stance, crisp short left hands, power, combination punching, size, ??conditioning??
I know it seems like a copout answer, but...It really depends who theyre fighting, since styles make fights.
for example, I cant imagine any version of Ortiz beating Tsyzu. and yes, Im talking about the Kostya that wasnt prime that Hatton fought.
on the other hand, I can see Ortiz knockin out Hatton. Hatton was always a sucker for southpaws, and the way he lunges in would be devastating if he ran into an Ortiz punch.
I really feel that the 147 makes a huge difference for Ortiz as far as energy level are concerned. I need to do more homework on Kosta Tsyu, you had to be prepared for a tough fight against Hatton. Hatton was to small for alot of 147 as Callazo showed
I'd rather fight Ortiz.
Hatton had a much better jab, lateral & head movement & was a very good aggressive body puncher.
Ortiz is much more limited, open & has been exposed that said though southpaws are a real pain in the arse to fight I just think Ricky is the tougher, better fighter & set up his attacks much better. Ortiz IMO is nothing but a head hunter with poor footwork & defence.
Ortiz defense and boxing skills >>> Hatton defense and boxing skills
you would really have to be an idiot to think otherwise
Ortiz's worst nightmare. Prime Ricky was an animal.
In answer to the OP, Hatton made Kostya Tszyu quit. That's all you need to know to answer the question.
I know it seems like a copout answer, but...It really depends who theyre fighting, since styles make fights.
for example, I cant imagine any version of Ortiz beating Tsyzu. and yes, Im talking about the Kostya that wasnt prime that Hatton fought.
on the other hand, I can see Ortiz knockin out Hatton. Hatton was always a sucker for southpaws, and the way he lunges in would be devastating if he ran into an Ortiz punch.
I'd rather fight Ortiz.
Hatton had a much better jab, lateral & head movement & was a very good aggressive body puncher.
Ortiz is much more limited, open & has been exposed that said though southpaws are a real pain in the arse to fight I just think Ricky is the tougher, better fighter & set up his attacks much better. Ortiz IMO is nothing but a head hunter with poor footwork & defence.