Gatti - Hatton

[ianwigley]

Dudes

Would a prime Gatti have beaten a prime Hatton? 140 weight. What do you think? I'm just watching Gatti-Ward I, and I'm kind of thinking Gatti would have.

Ian

[kayjay]

Nah! Hatton is a cut above Gatti.

[squealpiggy]

Gatti was never really an elite level fighter while Hatton is. The difference between Hatton and Gatti is that Hatton will do what it takes to win. Gatti has two modes: Boxing and brawling. Hatton has a bit more in his locker. And Hatton is a big step above Mickey Ward though I can understand the comparison.

[Tong Po]

Ricky Hatton appears to have peaked versus Kostya Tszyu. That level of performance would have been too much for any version of Arturo Gatti.

[ianwigley]

Gatti was never really an elite level fighter while Hatton is. The difference between Hatton and Gatti is that Hatton will do what it takes to win. Gatti has two modes: Boxing and brawling. Hatton has a bit more in his locker. And Hatton is a big step above Mickey Ward though I can understand the comparison.

I just can't help thinking Gatti was a touch too quick for Hatton, his combinations against just about everyone I've seen him fight (apart from Floyd) were so **** hot.

I'm loving that City logo!!! MCFC till I die.

[!!! Beowulf !!!]

Gatti was always more an antertainer than a truly elite fighter. Hatton would have beaten him.

[dino]

on paper hatton is the better fighter, but styles make fights, hatton wont "outbox" gatti because he wont try too, i think it could be similiar to ward vs gatti, with hatton winning by UD, gatti is a stronger puncher then hatton also

[squealpiggy]

I always thought that Gatti was a harder puncher but that Hatton was far stronger and worked more. I would expect Hatton to come to a wide decision over Gatti back in Gatti's prime, and an early stoppage now.

I'm loving that City logo!!! MCFC till I die.

Thanks! I'm hoping we can get past Blackburn tomorrow.

[Brother Blues]

I have only seen Hatton against Colluzo,Kosta and Urango...from what I have seen,I'll take Gatti.

Big heart,stronger and better boxer from what I have seen...

Doesn't make me a Hatton hater,just going by what I have seen.
I can't recall Gatti ever hugging like Hatton...Gatti was all warrior.

[squealpiggy]

Watch Hatton's fights against Oliveira, Phillips, Magee and Tackie. I actually think that his best performance (outside Kostya Tszyu) were rounds 3-12 against Eamonn Magee. He got put on the floor in the first, adjusted in the second and romped his way to victory thereafter. Brilliant stuff.