Mayweather is extremely gifted and talented but...

**THe TRiNiTY** · 07-27-2007, 01:58 PM

Luis Callozo had the steam to rock Hatton, several times. Atleast twice. And Callozo doesn't hit as hard as Mayweather, ON TOP of that Mayweather is faster and an overall better fighter. When you have different looks/angles to give a fighter, and you hit DECENT, you'll give Hatton trouble if you're a pretty good welterweight let alone (arguably) the best welterweight in the world. To top that off, he's fast ad you don't see his punches coming all the time, that makes them that much MORE effective. Hatton is in for a long, (or short) night.

**EMPOROAR** · 07-27-2007, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by C-Drone

Luis Callozo had the steam to rock Hatton, several times. Atleast twice. And Callozo doesn't hit as hard as Mayweather, ON TOP of that Mayweather is faster and an overall better fighter. When you have different looks/angles to give a fighter, and you hit DECENT, you'll give Hatton trouble if you're a pretty good welterweight let alone (arguably) the best welterweight in the world. To top that off, he's fast ad you don't see his punches coming all the time, that makes them that much MORE effective. Hatton is in for a long, (or short) night.

No question Collazo rocked Hatton several times. But that fight was at 147. Collazo was much bigger and was even fighting at 154 in fights previouis. Hatton obviously wasn't used to taking shots from a 147/154 pounder.

**THe TRiNiTY** · 07-27-2007, 02:02 PM

Also, even watching that video, you see Kostya STILL hits Hatton, Mayweather can see those same openings (as he is better AND faster than Tszyu) and take advantage of them, but has the movement and speed to NOT get hit like Kostya did.

**-EX-** · 07-27-2007, 02:02 PM

Collazo is natural 147. Floyd might not be. Floyd will keep his distance and outbox Hatton all night. If this was 135 Floyd or Floyd without bad hands I'd consider a TKO.

Floyd isn't washed up like Castillo and I doubt Hatton hits harder than DLH.

**THe TRiNiTY** · 07-27-2007, 02:03 PM

And if Mayweather and Hatton fight, it's at 147.

**Chipp3r** · 07-27-2007, 02:04 PM

Judging Hatton's performance against Collazo to his best performance is crazy. We know Hatton was ill-prepared against Collazo that won't be the case against Mayweather.

Good video - you have to look closely to appreciate the inside movement, slight feints, variety of punches Hatton does.

The scary thing is, is that Hatton is twice the fighter he was when he beat Tszyu. The fights/training against Maussa, Collazo, Urango have all been learning experiences.

**THe TRiNiTY** · 07-27-2007, 02:06 PM

He was good against a faded Castillo, I'll give you that,. BUT That Callzo fight is the ONYL fight that trully matters, because it's in the weight class that a fight with Mayweather takes place in. Mayweather is the naturally bigger, faster, smarter fighter.. Has better foot work, can stay inside and duck.. can keep you at range.. Takes away your jab.. Takes a decent punch.. What does Hatton really have over him? Even big fight experience and a better list of opponents goes to Mayweather.

**supremelygifted** · 07-27-2007, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by EMPOROAR

Check out this clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XX695yh9FU&NR=1

If you guys think that Floyd Mayweather has the steam on his punches to keep Hatton off him, your crazy. He has much faster footwork then Tszyu but I feel like Hatton would be chasing him to the ropes and hitting him to the body wearing him down like Castillo.

I forgot how good Ricky really is on his best day. Maybe he needs the MEN arena to amp himself up... or maybe he just needs big fights. Who knows. This guy is an animal.

You must be out of your mind if you think anything that resembles what Hatton did to Tszyu would happen with mayweather. Anyone here that has ever boxed or actually been in a fight should be able to tell that Mayweather would destroy Hatton. I really think this would resemble the gatti fight.

**Mishra100** · 07-27-2007, 02:10 PM

Originally posted by EMPOROAR

Check out this clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XX695yh9FU&NR=1

If you guys think that Floyd Mayweather has the steam on his punches to keep Hatton off him, your crazy. He has much faster footwork then Tszyu but I feel like Hatton would be chasing him to the ropes and hitting him to the body wearing him down like Castillo.

I forgot how good Ricky really is on his best day. Maybe he needs the MEN arena to amp himself up... or maybe he just needs big fights. Who knows. This guy is an animal.

Fact is that Floyd already learned how to deal with a fighter like Castillo. Watch their second fight. No way Hatton gets his way in this fight... Mayweather keeps him at bay with his skill (or running, w/e you are to call it).

Mayweather is extremely gifted and talented but...