Ricky responds to Castillo's Mayweather prediction

[Cletus Funk]

Live as in not shot to pieces or a bum, understand? It's not new phrasage. And you'll have to point out this deductive reasoning of yours because I sure as hell can't see it.

A bust nose and fat lip qualifies as "shredding to ribbons" these days, does it? ****ing comedian.

The only fight worth a damn on that laughable list of yours happened many years and many weight divisions ago. By all means keep going on it. It's the funniest thing I've read all day and there's nothing decent on TV for an hour or so.

Whatever power Floyd had he left at 135 and you know it. Muppet.

Well obviouly I dont understand what the **** your talking about when you say 'live'. Cant you understand deductive reasoning? ****ing twit.

As fas a getting shredded to ribbons...Gatti...Sharmba...Ndou...Corales...Corle y...Brussels...Manfredy...do I really need to keep it going?

He did it on his own too and not w/any help from ref's.

[EMPOROAR]

Total mismatch on par with Gatti-Mayweather or Roy Jones-Vinny Pazienza. Ricky Hatton will take the most one-sided drubbing between two undefeated fighters in recent memory. This isn't even a competitive fight. It's a safe, big-money fight for Mayweather. If Mayweather takes this fight, I'd be upset. Cotto is a much more competitive fight than this Hatton guy.

You must be from Jersey City if you think this fight is on par with Gatti - Mayweather.

[Chipp3r]

Total mismatch on par with Gatti-Mayweather or Roy Jones-Vinny Pazienza. Ricky Hatton will take the most one-sided drubbing between two undefeated fighters in recent memory. This isn't even a competitive fight. It's a safe, big-money fight for Mayweather. If Mayweather takes this fight, I'd be upset. Cotto is a much more competitive fight than this Hatton guy.

Nobody has found a way to beat Hatton yet - what makes you think he will get beat so easily.

And what can Cotto do that Hatton can't?

Hatton is faster, he is the better boxer, he works at a faster pace, he is the better body puncher...

If Cotto got in with Floyd now, Floyd will dazzle him with his speed. Cotto is by no means a plodder, but he is naturally heavy footed and his hand speed is not as good as Mayweather or Hatton's. Also, Hatton has TWO elite fighters on his record. Cotto's best win is against Judah, who Tszyu, Baldomir and Mayweather beat.

[Mr. Ryan]

Nobody has found a way to beat Hatton yet - what makes you think he will get beat so easily.

And what can Cotto do that Hatton can't?

Hatton is faster, he is the better boxer, he works at a faster pace, he is the better body puncher...

If Cotto got in with Floyd now, Floyd will dazzle him with his speed. Cotto is by no means a plodder, but he is naturally heavy footed and his hand speed is not as good as Mayweather or Hatton's. Also, Hatton has TWO elite fighters on his record. Cotto's best win is against Judah, who Tszyu, Baldomir and Mayweather beat.

Hatton is smaller, slower, and has hand-picked his opposition so far. He's a walking target wading into Floyd's range.

Yes, I am from Jersey City. So?

[Technical_Skill]

Total mismatch on par with Gatti-Mayweather or Roy Jones-Vinny Pazienza. Ricky Hatton will take the most one-sided drubbing between two undefeated fighters in recent memory. This isn't even a competitive fight. It's a safe, big-money fight for Mayweather. If Mayweather takes this fight, I'd be upset. Cotto is a much more competitive fight than this Hatton guy.

I actually partially agree with this, mayweather has done a bit of smart match making here, picking a match stylistically in his favor, and one that he can look really good in, plus help his legacy,

Its a nice comeback fight for him.

Cotto and Williams could really give him problems.

[EMPOROAR]

Hatton is smaller, slower, and has hand-picked his opposition so far. He's a walking target wading into Floyd's range.

Yes, I am from Jersey City. So?

Figures. Most guys from Jersey City have delusional viewpoints about Arturo. Exciting fighter with a world class left hook. But he is not very skillful, chin isn't that good and he has been protected for a long, long time. He was punch drunk against Mayweather.

And you must not understand the business. Every opponent is 'hand picked'. I'm sure you dont say the same about Mayweather, yes??

[Chipp3r]

Hatton is smaller, slower, and has hand-picked his opposition so far. He's a walking target wading into Floyd's range.

Yes, I am from Jersey City. So?

Smaller in height and reach - in physical body size there will be little that matters.

He is slower, but only marginally. He is certainly quicker than Cotto, who everybody seems to think has a better chance. Hatton's technique and accuracy in body punching proves to be very hurtful too.

He hasn't really 'hand picked' his opposition. People who hand pick their opposition are the ones who don't take risks. Hatton has come abroad, fought the wrong fighters stylistically to make an impression and has fought for world titles. Also, it's not as if Floyd hasn't hand picked his opposition. The mid thirty year olds Gatti, Baldomir, De La Hoya, Mitchell, etc, etc...

Hatton is anything but a walking target. To hit Hatton flush and with the full extension of your arm you are going to have to be super sharp. He will be feinting all night long forcing Mayweather into moves and Hatton will act on that and not allow Mayweather to fight on the outside.

[MR. V]

Why should Hatton respect his power or strength?

Mayweather's last KO was 8 years ago and he hasn't stopped a live opponent for nearly 6 years.

finally someone whos know what they're talking about. few of u around. nonetheless i agree with u to the fullest.

[satori555]

i think even ricky hatton is picking mayweather to win by decision

[McNulty]

Live as in not shot to pieces or a bum, understand? It's not new phrasage. And you'll have to point out this deductive reasoning of yours because I sure as hell can't see it.

A bust nose and fat lip qualifies as "shredding to ribbons" these days, does it? ****ing comedian.

The only fight worth a damn on that laughable list of yours happened many years and many weight divisions ago. By all means keep going on it. It's the funniest thing I've read all day and there's nothing decent on TV for an hour or so.

Whatever power Floyd had he left at 135 and you know it. Muppet.

99.999999% say shot and not live. Dont chop words w/me, Ima BA holder in language and I'll shred YOU to ribbons everytime.

Sharmba wasnt shot. He lost twice to Tszyu. Big deal. Shot fighters dont beat Ndou, Tackie, or Phillips.

Getting dropped repeatedly and taking a landslide UD is what I call getting shredded to ribbons.

Floyds fighting guys 25+/lbs out of where he started. Only recent guy I remember KO'ing guys that far out of his class was RJj that I can remember atm.

Hatton moves up 1 class and hes got no power. The Collazo thing was Collazo w/one foot off the ground. Luck. You cant be counting lung-punches against a obviously SHOT fighter whos known for having weight issues.

Had enough yet? Want some crumpets w/those lumps???