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Hatton is always saying his fights are exciting and criticizing guys like Mayweather for being "boring." He's a hypocrite. Even now he's trying hype up the Castillo fight like it's going to be a war. I'm pretty sure if Castillo brings the pressure and tries to make it a battle, Hatton will go back to hugging when he starts fading again...
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How does that lead you to such a conclusion? Warren ONLY got Hatton Tszyu cos he was afraid that Hatton would leave. Hatton garnered a lot of respect and adulation for beating Tszyu and became very marketable. So is it more likely that Warren decided now was the time to push Hatton over to the states to fight the top guys there/make a name for himself statewide (bearing in mind...what history does Warren have of doing such a thing?)? Or is it more likely that Warren decided that having had his big victory, the best thing for Ricky to do would be to cash in on his success by having a few domestic fights, pulling in a big crowd at the Manchester City Arena (somewhere that NONE of the big stateside boxers would've come) and protecting his undefeated streak/taking small risks. I'd bet almost anything I have that Warren's first suggestion after the Tszyu fight would be for Hatton to fight Junior Witter. A no-lose situation for Warren.
I dont think thats true. A lot of critics and analysts considered Tszyu to be almost unbeatable in the division. Hence why he was rated so highly by all of the insider rankings.Only the fans and the media were sold on Kostya's comeback victory over Mitchell, but there were others that weren't sold on the win.
With a big win people seem to forget all the things prior.Comment
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Its true,once some1 fights back against Hatton he decides 2 hug,he said the Urango fight was gna be a war with 2 guys coming foward,it was nothing like that,Hatton boxed,didnt brawl,and he held for 6 rounds because he gased out,and Urango hardly put THAT sort of pressure for Hatton to shut down like that
I think he'll do the same in the Castillo fight,come foward,hold him by his arms and punch while there clinching,i just hope the ref does something about it,id rather watch Mayweather put on a boxing clinic then Hatton hug and act sloppy against guys like UrangoComment
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Think about what you just said there.
"Hatton said the Urango fight was going to be a war with 2 guys coming forward".
Did Hatton not start coming forward from the start? For the first 6 rounds.
Did Urango do the same? Nope. Its not Hatton's fault if Urango does not make the fight the style that they both promised.
I'm not saying that Hatton is blameless for the poor second half/last third of the fight, but he was less than half to blame. Not the 100% blame so many of the people on here seem to think he deserves.Comment
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Sometimes what a fighter says in the pre-fight press conference is different in what he is about to do. This is professional sports, and mind games are used to get a tactical edge just like they are in other sports.
I felt Urango was plodding forward but wasn't very active. Hatton was outboxing him at will until Urango started digging to the body and made it a dogfight where Hatton chose to clinch. No blame on anybody, just a clash of styles, IMO.Comment
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It is not a shock to hear Hatton say he didn't look his best. He's a pretty humble and honest guy. One thing is for sure, Hatton hasn't looked like he did against Kosta Tszyu or even Carlos Maussa. That Hatton would electrify the American crowds.
Another note, during his fight with Urango, Hatton's corner told him to fight "Smart" and conserve his energy and hold. Not sure if anyone has the fight, but after the fourth round, one of his corner men can be clearly heard saying this. It's a shame because he looked sharp for the first 4 rounds.Comment
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Hatton is vunerable.
He couldnt make a dent in Urango and was hurt by his big body shots.
I think the Castillo fight will be good. Even if Hatton holds alot, there will be some good action.
He cant make any more excuses. We already know Castillo is a warrior on his day. I hope Hatton impresses like he can.
Or is he just past it?Comment
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Most critics and analysts suck. This is why I do not pay much attention to them, unless I want a laugh.
I listened to what Hatton and his team were saying, which was: Hatton is the younger fighter, hungrier fighter, the fighter that was more active and not a fighter that only fought 9 rounds in 3 years. A fighter that still had something to prove.
Tszyu was injured twice, needed surgery for both, that is a sign of noteworthy decline. He was fighting at the same weight his entire career, another problem.
When he fought Zab Judah, even Zab said Tszyu was not the same fighter. Yes, it did not matter, but one punch should not make you forget what was happening before.
Tszyu's speed, agility, elusive ability, etc. All were on the decline.
If I am not mistaken, I thought I read Tszyu just had surgery again, an injury that was sustained either prior to the Hatton fight or during, supposedly.
He had a bit of trouble with Jesse James Leija that says it all.
Emanuel Steward and Ray Leonard both picked Hatton.
Hatton did well, I still give him credit.Last edited by Benny Leonard; 03-23-2007, 03:22 PM.Comment
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I agree...Urango didn't do much to make a fight.
However, Hatton did seem to tire a bit.
I also blame the gloves: They should protest this nonsense with Vegas making them wear bigger gloves. MMA fights in Vegas, yet they wear tiny gloves.
If Ricky still wants to fight, be a top fighter, he needs to get his ass in shape, and stay in decent shape when not fighting. It doesn't have to be boxing shape, but at least look presentable as an athlete.Last edited by Benny Leonard; 03-23-2007, 03:23 PM.Comment
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I don't give Ricky too much credit for admitting he looked like **** in his last few fights- what else could he do? Could he do anything else? Facing reality was the only thing he could do. Was he going to say he did amazing? Say he thought it was solid?Comment
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