Provodnikov vs prime Hatton

Provodnikov isn't that good. You'd think he was the first fighter to ever have power. Is he even better than a Juan Urango who Hatton beat with the flu and looked like Willie Pep for 6 rounds. Too many closest queers on here who get horny at the first sight of a puncher.

Hatton smothers his work and out works him, clear points win. Hatton had a granite chin, I can't see Prov getting him out of there. It's a shame that whenever Hatton is discussed in a fantasy fight, people only remember his fights against Mayweather & Pac. Hatton got badly hurt against Collazo and arguably lost that fight : http://youtu.be/Dy8Lu6KPKhQ?t=55m45s And he got dropped by Magee : http://youtu.be/ORAmJt1u9Fw?t=40s

Hatton wasnt very good. Fun fighter but Luis Collazo handled him.

would be a hell of a fight buy hatton would out work him and probably stop him we have seen prov chin but what about his body ? and hattons body work was insane mid-late body shot tko

I believe Hatton takes this one as well. I think his footwork/foot speed & his work rate troubles Ruslan . You can't deny Prod's power though so it's not an easy pick. If it goes the distance it's Hatton. If not Prod by ko, but I lean towards Hatton on cards.

Honestly hatton was one of my favs, he was a lineal champ, and only lost in his prime to floyd and manny But i do think ruslan is a horrible matchup for him,, yes hatton would try and smother him, but i think ruslan would be able to land and stop hatton late,, It would be a war, but i lean towards ruslan agree except I still cant decide who'd win so I voted toss up.

RIP Hatton

Kostya had one knee at that point. Come on. That is the same as saying Canelo killed an ATG Mosley. One knee now? Where do you guys come up with this crap? It was obvious kostya had a lot more left than mosley does.

Lol, shows how boxing savvy you are I guess Kostya had one knee at that point. Come on. That is the same as saying Canelo killed an ATG Mosley.

Bradley would have schooled Hatton at WW. Kostya had one knee in that fight and was held repeatedly,

No, it means landing more punches on the inside than his opponent while preventing his opponent from landing any. Clinching is what Klitschko did, hugging with no effort made to throw punches or fight on the inside. Put Provodnkov in with a prime Pacquiao at 140 and see how long he lasts. A prime Mayweather would punch him silly too at 147. With all due respect to Alvarado and Bradley, they're a level below Pacquiao and FMJ. Prov has NEVER BEEN DOWN as an amateur or pro. EVER. And Prov sparred with Pacquiao many, many times. You think Floyd knocks a guy out that has NEVER been down? Nice try. Hatton was a very good fighter, good guy, good fighter, not great. Prov takes him out in brutal fashion. Horrible match up for Ricky

Honestly hatton was one of my favs, he was a lineal champ, and only lost in his prime to floyd and manny But i do think ruslan is a horrible matchup for him,, yes hatton would try and smother him, but i think ruslan would be able to land and stop hatton late,, It would be a war, but i lean towards ruslan

Hatton wins a UD.

Provodnikov by brutal KO because he fought and won last night so that's the only thing I remember. Hatton? Who's that? Did I mention I'm a Yank?

lol at this whole discussion... Ruslan beats an average world champion and is being hyped up like he is great... its pathetic he's basically a more skilled katsidis.. Posted from Boxingscene.com App for Android

provodnikov. you gotta box that dude, if you can do that he is beatable but in a straight up slugfest i dont like anyone odds with that dude. ricky even in his prime didnt have the skills to box ruslan for 12 rounds, he would try to fight him and get bludgeoned with those hammers provodnikov call fists. maybe if its in england where hatton is allowed all the excessive clinching, holding and hitting and the other dirty stuff he relies on to win fights. then he might have a chance, but in a fair fight he gets ktfo. think Hatton would be the one pushing Ruslan back with his punch and grab tactics. Ricky would certainly work the body to slow down the Prov attack.

I got Hatton. I think Hatton is overrated by UK fans and underrated by US fans. Think he'll do what he does and come forward and hold and make it an ugly fight. Hatton by UD

provodnikov. you gotta box that dude, if you can do that he is beatable but in a straight up slugfest i dont like anyone odds with that dude. ricky even in his prime didnt have the skills to box ruslan for 12 rounds, he would try to fight him and get bludgeoned with those hammers provodnikov call fists. maybe if its in england where hatton is allowed all the excessive clinching, holding and hitting and the other dirty stuff he relies on to win fights. then he might have a chance, but in a fair fight he gets ktfo. You're jumping the gun. Hatton had more boxing chops than most give him credit for. See the Juan Urango and Mallignaggi fights as a reference.

Prime hatton as of right now. Prime Hatton had a lot more tools than than he's remembered for. He had great foot work, great inside game, workrate, and above average power. I would seriously put money on a Tzsyu fight Hatton over Alvarado fight Provo. I would too. Hatton was possessed in that fight.

yes it's my fault that hatts best win is 36 years old injury prone man His best win was against a HOF'er and a ATG at 140 lbs. It would be a great win for anyone. Plus, 36 is only as old as the fighter makes it. Wlad is 37 now and Vitali is 42. The discussion is between Hatton and Provodnikov. Ruslan is awesome but has one legit title fight win. Hatton was only beaten by two ATG's in his prime. He was much more than some B rated fighter as you nit wits would make believe. You must have started watching boxing in 2008 too.