Why so much anger when talking about this subject?
Can't you guys discuss this in a civilized manner?
I also think it's easy to say what someone else should do.
What would you have done? Keep getting beat up? I don't think so.
That being said, HATTON ROCKED!
Why was he so FUN to hate? Because he was an Arab? Or loud mouthed?
But boy was he good!
I think sports needs a good and evil content.
It simulates real life.
Tszyu suffers Brain Bruising
EXCLUSIVE By Paul Kent, townsvillebulletin.news.com.au
23jun05
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KOSTYA Tszyu has revealed he suffered bruising to the brain as well as internal bleeding following his loss to Englishman Ricky Hatton earlier this month.
Tszyu had the tests done in hospital last week which determined the injuries.
Always the fighter, though, he said the injuries would have no bearing on whether he retires or pushes on for more fights.
The diagnosis again underwrites trainer Johnny Lewis's standing as the best cornerman in Australia after he elected to stop the fight rather than send Tszyu out for the final round.
Tszyu said the injuries posed no long-term threat and were more a result of 11 rounds he went with Hatton - and several other factors - than any potentially permanent injury.
"I can't release it for another couple of weeks but it's very, very simple, the reasons," Tszyu said.
"Flying is one of the reasons, and the fight, of course.
"But the check-up is fine really.
"It doesn't matter."
Tszyu took the tests as a precaution and was not surprised to find there was after-effects from his loss to Hatton, the fight stopped after Lewis ended it at the end of the 11th.
Tszyu said he was now fine and suffering no ongoing problems.
"I mean, everything is fine right now," he said.
"I don't have any problems."
Tszyu's manager Matthew Watt was reluctant to talk about the specific nature of the injuries.
He did, however, say they were unavoidable in a fight as tough as the one which saw Tszyu suffer his first defeat in eight years.
"I think he was a bit battered and bruised everywhere," Watt said.
"It was a tough fight.
"It was a war.
"I'm not going into bruising and bleeding and all that, there's nothing to say.
"We all saw how he looked after the fight, I think it speaks for itself.
"As far as the health side goes he went in for a check-up post-fight.
"Even though he was battered and bruised he has been given the all-clear for the future.
"There was no lasting or long- term issues."
Tszyu said he would take his time before making a decision on his future although two high-profile members of his camp - Lewis and wife Natasha - have stated publicly their desire to see him retire.
Tszyu said yesterday he was: "Not in a rush.
"I do not put any time on it. Just take it easy."
However he was adamant the bruising and bleeding "is going to have no reason for my decision.
"I am still healthy.
"In a matter of time it normal."
Instead, Tszyu was more interested in talking about Sunday's WBC super-lightweight bout between champion Arturo Gatti and challenger Floyd Mayweather.
He tips Mayweather on points.
He was also interested in when Zab Judah next puts his undisputed welterweight title on the line - in September against a yet-to-be- named opponent.
Watt said the decision would be made when Tszyu was ready.
"The decision made within the team is that it's Kostya's choice and he'll make that with his family," he said. "In his own good time he will speak to his father and his wife and himself. Whichever way he ends up going he'll know himself. None of us are going to pressure him."
Despite speculation otherwise, Tszyu said there was no clause in his contract for a Hatton rematch.
Lewis was criticised in some parts for stopping the fight with only one round remaining, with even Tszyu saying upon arrival back in Australia that he was not happy with the decision but "I respect Johnny's decision".
However, if nothing else, the resulting injury has justified Lewis's decision.
Maybe this will silence all the people that faulted him for stopping.
I'm, for one, am glad he's okay.
A great fighter with amazing heart and conviction.
From The Daily Telegraph
Hatton willing for Tszyu rematch
June 6, 2005
RICKY Hatton says he is willing to face Kostya Tszyu again after capturing the International Boxing Federation (IBF) light-welterweight title.
Undefeated Hatton pulled off one of the biggest shocks in a British ring to win his first major world title in front of 22,000 fans at the Manchester Evening News Arena in his home city.
The new champion has various options open to him including a title-unification clash with Puerto Rico's WBO champion Miguel Cotto, yet Hatton would also be willing to again meet Tszyu.
Hatton had made 15 defences of the fringe World Boxing Union title before taking a huge step up in class to face the Australian, who started as a 11-8 favourite with bookmakers.
But after the fight there still remained some doubt as to whether Tszyu, 35, would prolong his career after suffering his second defeat in 34 fights.
"I would fight him again," Hatton said. "I have only just got to my peak and am only 26. I've had a lot of cuts but I've not had too many really bad ones. I'm fresh for 39 fights.
"What has hurt me in the past is that people have said I didn't want to fight this person or that person, but I will fight absolutely anybody and this has proved I will.
"It was a physical fight which is right up my fight.
"My trainer Billy Graham said I needed the last round to be safe so I was really up for it. I don't know whether Kostya sensed that and did the right thing.
"I raised my game and that's why I didn't get hit as much. I was the underdog and had to be more cautious. I would like to fight him again but it was a tough fight.
"Australia would be a bit warmer than Manchester, but my fans deserve it."
Tszyu had only fought three rounds in over two years prior to an attempted fourth defence of the IBF title in his second reign as champion after first winning the belt 10 years ago.
That inactivity told as Tszyu had only limited success with his counter punching and suffered as a result of Hatton's relentless, pressurising style which ensured the challenger landed the more punches.
But Tszyu's promoter Vlad Warton dismissed inactivity and age as reasons for Tszyu's surrender with Hatton ahead on points and poised to inevitably get the judges' decision
Hats off to Hatton for wanting a rematch. I'm a huge fan of his.
BUT..this time...fly to Australia and fight!
I think it's only fair.
Besides, the world is wondering why Hatton never leaves Manchester.