Hatton makes his case to beat Mayweather!

[LemonChiff]

This is from just after the Mayweather-De La Hoya fight, when nobody was listening to him...

He's probably fought guys with feet as fast as mine and a tempo as high as mine but that's junior-lightweight.

He's fought guys with just as much strength as me but light-middles.

He's never been in with anyone who can put it all together and I've got the balance as well.

I don't think he's fought anyone with my strength up-close, because Baldomir couldn't get up-close.

Can I get up-close? That's the key question, and yes I can close the gap soon enough, fast enough, (and) often enough in my opinion and that's why I'd say bet on me.

With my strength up-close, one way or another he's going to be on the ropes - no escape.

When he's not on the ropes, has he ever fought anyone who can step around his defense like I can or smother his work like I can? Ricky Hatton thinks the answer is no.

[Easy-E]

Talk is cheap.

[kayjay]

Easy, you'll allow I hope that this is an interesting fight.

I'm not saying Hatton will win, but this is a different challenge for Mayweather, and in some sense a bigger challenge than De La Hoya was.

[wmute]

Easy, you'll allow I hope that this is an interesting fight.

I'm not saying Hatton will win, but this is a different challenge for Mayweather, and in some sense a bigger challenge than De La Hoya was.

that's what i have been saying for ages!

hatton gets on him fast and... mayweather has to fight

[porlie]

Hatton could definitley beat Mayweather, Mayweathers never been pressured by anyone the way Hatton would pressure him.

[Fighting Cougar]

Talk is cheap.

enough said lets see some contract deal signing. and make it official.

[Benny Leonard]

What Hatton is saying makes sense...I always said he made good points right before the Tszyu fight, and he is making sense now, but the only problem here is what many forget, in order to pull this off Hatton also had to wait until he knew his best chance was there, meaning, once Mayweather reaches his 30's. Mayweather may not be quite the same fighter: He doesn't seem as fast, he doesn't punch as much, he stays on the ropes to much, and it might be because of age, wear and tear in the gym, and of course the extra weight/muscle. This is one of the problems I have had with Hatton, his timing. Although great for him, it means **** to the fans that want to see two peak fighters going at it. I want to see who really is the best peak for peak, yet he refuses. He should have fought Mayweather back when Mayweather first approached him.


I also better not see his "Smothering" approach if it means one punch, then hug. Whatever happened to the Hatton we used to see before Tszyu?
Is this the approach he needs to take now that he is no longer fighting old fighters, maybe, but damn it stinks. Ricky was more exciting to watch before he fought Tszyu, that was a boxer/fighter. I am for clinching for certain purposes, a bit of rough housing, but not Ruiz-boxing.

[Chipp3r]

What Hatton is saying makes sense...I always said he made good points right before the Tszyu fight, and he is making sense now, but the only problem here is what many forget, in order to pull this off Hatton also had to wait until he knew his best chance was there, meaning, once Mayweather reaches his 30's. Mayweather may not be quite the same fighter: He doesn't seem as fast, he doesn't punch as much, he stays on the ropes to much, and it might be because of age, wear and tear in the gym, and of course the extra weight/muscle. This is one of the problems I have had with Hatton, his timing. Although great for him, it means **** to the fans that want to see two peak fighters going at it. I want to see who really is the best peak for peak, yet he refuses. He should have fought Mayweather back when Mayweather first approached him.


I also better not see his "Smothering" approach if it means one punch, then hug. Whatever happened to the Hatton we used to see before Tszyu?
Is this the approach he needs to take now that he is no longer fighting old fighters, maybe, but damn it stinks. Ricky was more exciting to watch before he fought Tszyu, that was a boxer/fighter. I am for clinching for certain purposes, a bit of rough housing, but not Ruiz-boxing.

Don't you dare start saying Mayweather is past his prime. If this is what people say should Hatton beat Mayweather before the end of the year then i seriously cannot find any reasoning with ****tards like them.

Hatton's 'smothering' approach is a tactic he has learned and perfected. He didn't need it against Castillo as Castillo was an orthodox fighter. He did need it in the second half of the Urango fight due to taking bodyshots and the cold. The Collazo fight was due to preparation time and generally a wrong approach to the fight.

[Benny Leonard]

Don't you dare start saying Mayweather is past his prime. If this is what people say should Hatton beat Mayweather before the end of the year then i seriously cannot find any reasoning with ****tards like them.

Hatton's 'smothering' approach is a tactic he has learned and perfected. He didn't need it against Castillo as Castillo was an orthodox fighter. He did need it in the second half of the Urango fight due to taking bodyshots and the cold. The Collazo fight was due to preparation time and generally a wrong approach to the fight.

I always say that athletes tend to decline when they reach 30, some faster than others, it depends on genetics and other factors like taking shots for a living and spending your life in the gym like Floyd does.

Lets not get into the b.s. about 30 is not old: NO, it is not, it depends on the person and the sport as well. Example: Sampras and Andre both played well at 30, but the majority are off the tour at 25 (if they can make it that far). Gymnasts, you are lucky if you reach 18. So in other words, Hatton might be on the decline as well, I don't know, it could also be the increased level of competition.

Tell me Floyd has fought the same in his past few fights as he used to?
How many punches does he throw a round now?
Are you telling me he is as fast as he used to be, that he hasn't lost it even slightly? Of course weight does that as well, but speed is lost first as we age.

I am not sure if it is age, wear and tear from the gym workouts, the increased muscle mass from weight-lifting, or just that he is more cautious against bigger fighters.

I knew Hatton was going to wait until he saw something decline or a possible decline. Why else do you think Oscar took the fight besides money?

If Hatton was confident, he could have beaten Mayeather he would have faced him a few years ago, but he did not. Not quite there yet, but it somewhat reminds me of Leonard waiting for Hagler to show signs of decline.


I am for clinching, especially when needed and for a reason, but from the Tszyu fight on, that is Ruiz. Punch, hold or better yet: jump in, elbow, head, punch, hold...

[rambov]

Hatton will get knocked out by a left hook while running in to punch and hold in the 9th round.

Remember I said it folks....