Hatton Mayweather

[ßringer]

The reason why so many people want to see this fight is because of the drama and excitement it could bring to the table. It all depends on what Ricky Hatton shows up on fight night. We all know what Floyd Mayweather will show up, the same one that always does. The skillful, slick, non-risk-taking, masterful boxer.

But if Hatton could show up to fight Mayweather like he did Tsyzu, it would be a legit fight. If Hatton showed up like he did against Collazo, he would surely lose every round and be embarassed infront of millions. If Hatton could somehow reverse the clock, and go back to the night that he fought Tsyzu, Mayweather would be in for a serious gut check and that's what we all want to see.

It's 50/50. Mayweather could put on a brillant performance and pitch a total shutout, or Hatton could reverse the clock and become the first man ever to shutout the "Pretty Boy". This fight needs to happen.

[Njord777]

The reason why so many people want to see this fight is because of the drama and excitement it could bring to the table. It all depends on what Ricky Hatton shows up on fight night. We all know what Floyd Mayweather will show up, the same one that always does. The skillful, slick, non-risk-taking, masterful boxer.

But if Hatton could show up to fight Mayweather like he did Tsyzu, it would be a legit fight. If Hatton showed up like he did against Collazo, he would surely lose every round and be embarassed infront of millions. If Hatton could somehow reverse the clock, and go back to the night that he fought Tsyzu, Mayweather would be in for a serious gut check and that's what we all want to see.

It's 50/50. Mayweather could put on a brillant performance and pitch a total shutout, or Hatton could reverse the clock and become the first man ever to shutout the "Pretty Boy". This fight needs to happen.

Honestly, that's saying that if any boxer puts on a performance like they did in their signature fight they'll win. Obviously. That doesn't mean it can happen. Styles makes fights, there are situational factors that contribute to every outcome. It's not as simple as, 'if the Hatton of the Kostya Tsyzu fight shows up...'

I understand what you mean, but my point is that Ricky Hatton was the younger man. He was facing a guy in his late thirties who may have been aging overnight. Even if we say Kostya was at his best, which is debatable, that fight was two years and seven pounds away from a Hatton-Mayweather showdown.

If you want to say it like that, best performance against best performance, let's say the Hatton of the Tszyu fight shows up and the Mayweather of the Corrales fight- who knocked him down 5 times- shows up. Sure, it was 6 years and 17 pounds ago...but that's my point.

Don't expect a Hatton from 140 to show up to fight a Welterweight fight, especially not a Hatton from several years ago- and don't expect a younger, lighter Floyd. Time changes things.

[bigtime9]

Don't expect a Hatton from 140 to show up to fight a Welterweight fight, especially not a Hatton from several years ago- and don't expect a younger, lighter Floyd. Time changes things.

excellent post..Ricky has declined from two years ago..floyd has gotten better since the corrales fight. Floyd would break hatton in two. No way is hatton faster then floyd

[Smashing]

i see Floyd backing away from Hatton and jabbing his way around the ring for 12 rounds. Hatton trying to close the gap and occasionally connecting with a solid shot here and there. No way does Hatton take a Gatti beating, he'll just close the gap, it'll be a sloppy fight with Floyd winning on points.

[Drunken Cat]

Floyed is clearly the much superior boxer and on paper should win this easily. But what hatton brings is constant pressure and he is able to keep it up for 12 rounds. He beat Tszyu by simply waring him down and never giving him a chance to breath. Mayweather seems to have good endurance too though and i'm sure he wouldnt wilt as much as the 35 year old tszyu did, but basically its this style that would give Hatton a chance, IMO. Gatti is more of a boxer than hatton, and he was never gonna beat Mayweather in the boxing game, just like Hatton, but if hatton can constantly force floyed back and never let off, and constantly whale punches to the head, body, arms, anywhere they can land, i think he has a chance. That said, i wouldnt wanna bet against mayweather in this fight.

[Hard Chaw]

This would be Gatti/Mayweather all over.Atually a worse beating than Gatti,who was stronger than Hatton..

Hate it when people say or compare it to be like the gatti. Anyone who thinks it be like that hasnt seen many hatton fights tbh. Gatti was a good entertaining fighter but Gatti is so much more easyer to hit than say hatton who comes in at angles and moves out.

He knows he can keep fighting the Durango's of the sport and make a nice living.As opposed to risking life and limb with the big boys.

Hattons wants the big fights and making steps to get them by fighing better boxers state side. Why you make it sound like he wants to fight nobodys? Collazo,unbeaten urango at the time,fighting castillo next and keeps calling out floyd.

I think at 147 it be very close fight than most people expected. But if they ever got it on at 140 floyd is getting KO imo. Surly it would take to much toll on his body dropping that much and after alot of big fights.
Floyd would be stepping in with a effective body puncher and a boxer with completely different style than he be known to.

[squealpiggy]

Hatton gets hit easily and has been cut badly in a few fights. The similarity with Gatti ends there. Gatti was a fairly slick boxer-puncher when he turned pro, until he fought Wilson Rodriguez and went to war. Suddenly he showed that he could brawl and he developed a name for it, especially after his series of battles with Micky Ward.

Hatton has never been known as a back-foot boxer who turned into a brawler. He's always been known as a pressure fighter with boundless energy. And he's always used physical strength and fast feet to overcome his victims along with intelligent boxing to suit the situation. He could get embarrassed by Floyd, but there again if he doesn't then Floyd is in for a very rough night.

[ßringer]

Honestly, that's saying that if any boxer puts on a performance like they did in their signature fight they'll win. Obviously. That doesn't mean it can happen. Styles makes fights, there are situational factors that contribute to every outcome. It's not as simple as, 'if the Hatton of the Kostya Tsyzu fight shows up...'

I understand what you mean, but my point is that Ricky Hatton was the younger man. He was facing a guy in his late thirties who may have been aging overnight. Even if we say Kostya was at his best, which is debatable, that fight was two years and seven pounds away from a Hatton-Mayweather showdown.

If you want to say it like that, best performance against best performance, let's say the Hatton of the Tszyu fight shows up and the Mayweather of the Corrales fight- who knocked him down 5 times- shows up. Sure, it was 6 years and 17 pounds ago...but that's my point.

Don't expect a Hatton from 140 to show up to fight a Welterweight fight, especially not a Hatton from several years ago- and don't expect a younger, lighter Floyd. Time changes things.

I understand and respect your point. I was just saying that it is possible for fighters to turn back the clock and reach that peak again, unlikely yes, but not impossible. Guys like Arturo Gatti and Bernard Hopkins come to mind.

[Njord777]

I understand and respect your point. I was just saying that it is possible for fighters to turn back the clock and reach that peak again, unlikely yes, but not impossible. Guys like Arturo Gatti and Bernard Hopkins come to mind.

I hear you...I just don't wager that would happen here at all. I mean, Gatti had proven he was a brawler and one tough ****er long before he had to dig deep, Bernard had his massively lengthy middleweight reign- we saw predictors of them having enough to pull out fights after we thought they were past their prime. Never seen anything to make me think Hatton can revert to his old self...the 140 self that fought Tsyzu -especially if he fought Mayweather at 147 which is assured in my eyes.

[Chris46]

as sum1 said earlier, Hatton is prone to bad cuts. if this fite happens i cnt c it goin 12 rounds, but i cnt c Mayweather knocking out Hatton either, imo if Mayweathers gona win its bcuz the ref has stopped the fite due to the cuts on Hattons eyes. if Hatton wins it wil b a strate nockout, mayweather wont b able to deal with the left hooks and the strate rights. i seriously see no way in which this fite will last 12 rounds,the officials may aswell lie bak and watch the fite instead of scoring it.

i can also see there being a punch up in the pre-fight conference. there is too much rivalry and talk about these 2 for the fite not to happen. i will b seriously dissapointed if it doesnt!!