Ray Hatton said Ricky would sign to Mayweather instantly, but..

[DiegoFuego]

Ricky Hatton is no coward, there's nothing he wants more than a fight with Mayweather. People who hate on Hatton and other fighters are themselves cowards who wouldn't have the balls to step inside a ring! It doesn't require any courage to hide behind a keyboard and bash boxers.

The worst of the haters should be banned from this forum - they contribute nothing positive, and their childish insults lower the quality of the discussions.

Why not just put me on ignore like I'm going to do to you after I send this response? That way you won't have to cry and I won't have to hear your whining. We also won't have to fight each other and be negative.

[Cletus Funk]

He has been badmouthing Mayweather ever since he beat Tszyu. It's time to step up to the plate. Mayweather responded within 24 hours. Where is Hatton's response?

He's probably getting legless on a beach somewhere.

[squealpiggy]

There's been a lot more written about Hatton and Mayweather late this year. The only thing about Hatton and M'Baye that I have read was on this thread. Some people are so desperate to believe some nonsense or other about strangers that they irrationally hate they'll be suckered in by this kind of crud all day.

[DiegoFuego]

He's probably getting legless on a beach somewhere.

How brave of him. No, it's time to step up to the plate. Like I said, if he doesn't take the fight for this, the 4th time, then he might as way go back to England and fade into obscurity. Believe me, it's hard to come back from that. Look at Calzaghe's career. He's trying to make big fights because he knows his time is running short and his resume is weak.

[DiegoFuego]

There's been a lot more written about Hatton and Mayweather late this year. The only thing about Hatton and M'Baye that I have read was on this thread. Some people are so desperate to believe some nonsense or other about strangers that they irrationally hate they'll be suckered in by this kind of crud all day.

It has more to do with Hatton piping down ever since Mayweather called his bluff. Had he responded and said YES, the fight is on, he wouldn't receive this kind of backlash. But since he's trying to keep quiet, he gets the heat and justifiably so.

Would it be fair if I ran my mouth about Muhammad Ali my whole career, then, when Ali answers me, I suddenly am at a loss for words? Would you all respect me?

[wilksy21]

Thers always a but usually because the American fighters think there superstars and command nearly all of the fight purse. Pure greed if you ask me. If Mayweather was told that he had to take 50/50 he'd say forget it.
Also Hattons only 28 who needs this fight more? Hatton Doesnt thats for sure. Mayweathers a punch and run, if he decided to go toe for toe he'd get knocked out. If I was Hatton id think do you know what stuff it I cant be arsed with the pr!ck.
As for Joe who beat the living daylights out of Jeff "the next Mike Tyson" Lacey there never has and never will be anyone in his league mate and hasnt been for nearly ten years. So whats your point about the buts?

[squealpiggy]

How brave of him. No, it's time to step up to the plate.

He is English therefore this expression carries no meaning for him. Perhaps you could substitute "step up to the crease".

It has more to do with Hatton piping down ever since Mayweather called his bluff. Had he responded and said YES, the fight is on, he wouldn't receive this kind of backlash. But since he's trying to keep quiet, he gets the heat and justifiably so.

Hatton's team have responded yes, Hatton is taking a break. He isn't "keeping quiet". Contract negotiations are usually carried out behind closed doors, not in the boxing press.

[DiegoFuego]

Jeff Lacy was a good fighter. Nothing more, nothing less. The fact that he is Calzaghe's best win does not speak well for Joe. People gave him a chance because he's the only good fighter Calzaghe had ever fought. No one really believed he was some great fighter. They just figured Calzaghe had ducked good opponents his entire career for a reason.

Also, no way Hatton deserves 50/50 with Mayweather. 65-35 is more realistic. Mayweather beat De La Hoya. What has Hatton done comparable to that? It's not greedy when you are the bigger name and have the better resume and are recognized as the best fighter in the world. Keep telling yourself whatever fairy tales you want, but you know you are wrong about this.

[wilksy21]

So does the fact that Hatton would bring at least 10,000 fans and generate at least a mill of pay per view viewers in UK not account for anything just cause Floyd Punched and run against Oscar??

Please.

[Cletus Funk]

How brave of him. No, it's time to step up to the plate. Like I said, if he doesn't take the fight for this, the 4th time, then he might as way go back to England and fade into obscurity. Believe me, it's hard to come back from that. Look at Calzaghe's career. He's trying to make big fights because he knows his time is running short and his resume is weak.

I'm with you on that, unless it's Floyd who ****s it up with ludicrous demands.