Hatton vs Mayweather...? lol Can't be serious

[squealpiggy]

I think that Cotto is too slow on his feet to trouble Floyd. Hatton's movement is better than Ctto's and that would be key.

I also think that if a fight between Mayweather and Hatton were to happen I would hope Mayweather shares your appraisal of Rick's abilities and doesn't come in prepared. Hatton is far from an "easy fight". Ask Kostya.

[adamk1304]

lmfao

but no, lol im pretty positive thats exactly what im not saying. im saying, if luis collazo can outbox hatton, floyd would dismantle hatton. thats such an easy fight, that if the public pushed for it enough, floyd would actually take that fight before any real legit bout.

now hattons great, i can actually see him givin castillo problems in his next fight. just the're other fighters out there that A.) deserve a shot at mayweather and B.) would give floyd a better fight than hatton would.

If collazo had outboxed hatton, he wouldn't have lost.

[baya]

i'm pretty sure, given hatton's propensity to open up, that floyd would carve him up and it'd be stopped around the 9th.

like the thread starter stated, it would be extremely one-sided, easy work like floyd would say.

no, i love the brits, i mean it, i'm not a racist; i just think that hatton would be fed the the lions in this match-up.

[PBF G.O.A.T]

How can you guys even be suggesting, let alone going out of your way to make a Hatton vs Mayweather fight somthing "acceptable" by the public????

Hatton doesnt have the reach, power, or speed to catch Mayweather. Do you really think Floyd would just freeze and go into permenant defense when Hatton tries to smuther him? Floyd isnt Urango, or Kostya zsu. Floyd can officially fend off Hatton with effective short punches if Hatton tries to smuther, with EASE. Would be such a One Sided fight. No disrespect to Hatton, dude is dedicated and a threat to alot of fighters.

Now I said that a fight between Oscar and Floyd was rediculous, I said that before the Oscar and Floyd fight even was officially going to happen. Can check my posts. Floyd callin out a past prime fighter like Oscar, when he has Cotto, Margarito, **** even Cintron and Bojado will be in the mix ina year or two. And I just heard he called out trinidad...but n/m, save that for another conversation.

Nonetheless, Oscar did show up and pretty much killed Floyd's status if you ask me. Oscar is a done fighter and still managed to handle Floyd. **** I had that fight even at 10 rounds into it, 5-5. Take a look at that, and you can tell why Floyd is callin out retired and past prime fighters. He knows his skills are limited and he wants to retire with his goose egg intact.

But you ******s say a fight like Hatton vs Mayweather "should happen." Your just givin Floyd a easy way out.

Floyd doesnt wanna real fight, he wants some easy outs...As the public, force him into a real fight if you want some great Boxing within the next 3 or 4years.

Miguel Cotto's name and ONLY his name, should be the name of the man that Floyd should fight next...for now atleast.

so oscar is a past prime fighter now?
i thought he was suposed 2 save boxing by beating floyd?
wow people change **** up real quick

but back on topic
hatton is no contest to PBF
PBF is too fast and is clearly the better boxer of the 2

[MickyHatton]

so oscar is a past prime fighter now?
i thought he was suposed 2 save boxing by beating floyd?
wow people change **** up real quick

but back on topic
hatton is no contest to PBF
PBF is too fast and is clearly the better boxer of the 2

Agreed but boxing isn't always about natural skills and talent - heart, stamina, strength and will to win can play as big a part and drive a fighter on.

I don't question PBF's ability as he has no equal as far as I am concerned but I would question his heart and desire to to actually fight.

Hatton would force him to fight, that is without question.

I would still favour Mayweather over Hatton but make no mistake in thinking it would be an easy nights work!

[Haglerwins]

Best potential styles clash that could threaten Floyd's undefeated record belongs to Paul Williams.

Floyd should finish his career by fighting:

Zab Judah - Despite losing 8-4 the first time around I still think there was enough intrigue from his performance in the early rounds to play spoiler this time also. Would Zab buckle under pressure and fade again? After Cotto, this is the fight he will want anyway.

Shane Mosely - There's enough mystery here to see this one. Either guy wins by SD.

Paul Williams (Unfortunately, in the same boat as Margarito, see last comment) At worst - he loses a razor thin SD, at best - he embarrasses Floyd via UD. Floyd should take this as his last fight.

Why I like these fights? There's nowhere for Floyd to run.

Hatton got busted up by Collazo, almost KO'd. All the constant pressure in the world won't mean **** if ultimately you can't take the punches. Mayweather's a full grown welter now so Hatton can forget it, if this takes place it's solely a big money fight for Ricky.

Cotto - Mayweather embarrasses him - too fast.

Margarito - He's also going to fall into the chase the rabbit well. Speed kills. No chance here. Mayweather's in and out, backfoots, and circles all night. Plus, Tony's name value is so low losing to him is a legacy killer if you have one. It's an "all risk for Floyd" fight even though I'd favor him to win. It's not even worth speculating on really since the low name value is enough on its own to keep Floyd away. A legitimate concern. If you're going to lose, let it be to someone who's been seriously building up their resume, so the passive fan doesn't think you just lost to some bum - disregarding everything you've accomplished in kind. (RJJ)

[MickyHatton]

Best potential styles clash that could threaten Floyd's undefeated record belongs to Paul Williams.

Floyd should finish his career by fighting:

Zab Judah - Despite losing 8-4 the first time around I still think there was enough intrigue from his performance in the early rounds to play spoiler this time also. Would Zab buckle under pressure and fade again? After Cotto, this is the fight he will want anyway.

Shane Mosely - There's enough mystery here to see this one. Either guy wins by SD.

Paul Williams (Unfortunately, in the same boat as Margarito, see last comment) At worst - he loses a razor thin SD, at best - he embarrasses Floyd via UD. Floyd should take this as his last fight.

Why I like these fights? There's nowhere for Floyd to run.

Hatton got busted up by Collazo, almost KO'd. All the constant pressure in the world won't mean **** if ultimately you can't take the punches. Mayweather's a full grown welter now so Hatton can forget it, if this takes place it's solely a big money fight for Ricky.

Cotto - Mayweather embarrasses him - too fast.

Margarito - He's also going to fall into the chase the rabbit well. Speed Kills. No chance here. Mayweather's in and out, backfoots, and circles all night. Plus, Tony's name value is so low losing to him is a legacy killer if you have one. It's an "all risk for Floyd" fight even though I'd favor him to win. It's not even worth speculating on really since the low name value is enough on its own to keep Floyd away. A legitimate concern. If you're going to lose, let it be to someone who's been seriously building up their resume, so the passive fan doesn't think you just lost to some bum - disregarding everything you've accomplished in kind. (RJJ)

When was that then? Do you mean the last round when he was shaken???

All fighters take big shots from time to time, its not as if he went down or was even in in trouble???

[Oasis_Lad]

Yeah, weathering the storm and winning the rest of the round counts as almost being knocked out.

[Haglerwins]

Jesus,

The point is..it was COLLAZO. A poor man's slick fighter. You honestly think Rick will put a dent in a post Dela Hoya, Mayweather? C'mon. Even I didn't care much for the fight, but it's still impressive just for the fact he looked like he belonged in the same ring with someone that much bigger than him. Imagine what he's going to be like back in there with someone his own volume.

[MickyHatton]

Jesus,

The point is..it was COLLAZO. A poor man's slick fighter. You honestly think Rick will put a dent in a post Dela Hoya, Mayweather? C'mon. Even I didn't care much for the fight, but it's still impressive just for the fact he looked like he belonged in the same ring with someone that much bigger than him. Imagine what he's going to be like back in there with someone his own volume.

Like I've said previously, I think PBF would beat Hatton but I can see Hatton causing him lots of problems.

If you analyse the DLH fight it suited Floyd, there was nothing physical about it, there were very few lengthy exchanges with most of the fighting done on the outside therefore DLH didn't use his size advantage effectively.

IMO DLH would never beat Mayweather in a boxing match but he attempted to and came very close to nicking the decision therefore I am still to be convinced that Mayweather has the heart and strength for an all out war.