How good of friends are Hatton and Barrera?

[EliteSoldier]

This question popped in my head when I was reading the forums. I've seen Barrera walk into fights with Hatton, but are they sparring partners? I was like 100 percent sure that Hatton would get crushed by Floyd. But I believe if his sparring partner is Barrera, that Hatton even if he loses would give floyd one hell of a fight. Barrera is great at countering and dodging punches, he'd be a great sparring partner even if he is lighter then hatton. He could teach Hatton things, and vice-versa.

[Testdead]

Hatton was drinking with Barrera in Mexico after the Paulie fight. Heard they is best buddies.

[VY CMa]

Hatton was drinking with Barrera in Mexico after the Paulie fight. Heard they is best buddies.

Barrera was here for the Maussa fight and i think he might of been for the homecoming as well.

[Testdead]

Barrera was here for the Maussa fight and i think he might of been for the homecoming as well.

Been friends since 2002 i see him at the Olivera fight in 03 i think.

[Barndog]

Sparring with Barrera won't be ALL that. If that was true, then every champ on the planet would be paying Barrera to spar with him.

Hattons problems lie deeper than a few weeks sparring. It also would take alot more to overcome Floyd (for any fighter).

This is coming from a huge Hatton nuthugger.