Truth about Castillo - Hatton

**starjammer** · 09-23-2007, 04:05 PM

Originally posted by Azteca

People's opinions on this fight has bugged me for a long, long time. Really, if it wasn't for HBO, no one would EVER be talking about Castillo being shot. Ever.

I didn't see these HBO experts complain about the KD denied Hatton in the opening round. They should start to complain about their own commentary though. Claiming Castillo is shot is extreme and wrong. He does have some wear, true, but Hatton was just too fast of reflex and attack and was stronger than he's used to. Castillo landed some good stuff on Hatton, but just got outpunched in the trenches because he's likely never seen anyone fight that close with the kind of strength and reflexes Hatton has.

I mean, really, when has Castillo ever, EVER started early? He always usually warms up around the 4th round. And it just so happens he got knocked out in the 4th.

You're right.

If you listen carefully between rounds 3 and 4, Ricky says to Billy Graham 'He's warming up.' and Graham replies 'Yeah.'

**zxcvbnmasdf** · 09-23-2007, 04:13 PM

People's opinions on this fight has bugged me for a long, long time. Really, if it wasn't for HBO, no one would EVER be talking about Castillo being shot. Ever.

That's true it is almost as if they WANTED to discredit Hatton if he ever won.

How the hell are 10 seconds going to go by and all of a sudden the consensus is "he's slower than ever, he lost a step, he's shot"

That's just pathetic. They never even considered it was Hatton who made him like that?

I saw the fight once on HBO and was skeptical of Hatton, rather the announcers made me so, then you watch the un-biased British coverage and it seems like a much better back and forth action fight.

**sonofisis** · 09-23-2007, 04:20 PM

Originally posted by Azteca

I mean, really, when has Castillo ever, EVER started early? He always usually warms up around the 4th round. And it just so happens he got knocked out in the 4th.

As recently as the second Corrales fight, where he was motivated to get a KO, and did. Face it, judging from the 2 fights prior to Hatton, and then his blow out vs. Hatton, it is safe to say that Castillo was definitely shot. No doubt about it.

**Trevbutler** · 09-23-2007, 04:41 PM

That's just pathetic. They never even considered it was Hatton who made him like that?

Actually it was his war with Diego. Both fighters did not seem like 100% after their fights. If you dont believe it then just keep ignoring the facts.

**Orange Sneakers** · 09-23-2007, 06:17 PM

I saw the American version and LMAO

**brooki28** · 09-23-2007, 06:20 PM

you are talking bollox mate sonofisis

**Orange Sneakers** · 09-23-2007, 06:38 PM

Originally posted by brooki28

you are talking bollox mate sonofisis

I'll cut you

**DIOS DOMINICANO** · 09-23-2007, 06:38 PM

I called castillo shot WELL before the Hatton fight

Originally posted by Azteca

People's opinions on this fight has bugged me for a long, long time. Really, if it wasn't for HBO, no one would EVER be talking about Castillo being shot. Ever.
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Absolutely not.

Here is what I posted on the other board on MAY 13th

At 34/35, you NEVER KNOW what fighter is gonna show up. That is why my ex[pectations are extremely low for Castillo. Guys do get old overnight.

Shane looked pretty sharp in his last fight. But he is 35. It is possible that he shows up for his next scrap looking great in the body, but his timing and speed and reflexes have slipped.

In nearly every sport, you get the guy who, for example, hit 38 homers at 35 yo, and the next year he hits 27. Or averaged 26 points, and then dips to 19.

And smaller fighters age more quickly. Name all of the lightweights who were effective at 35/36 years old.

The Tszyu that lost to Hatton was not a prime Zoo. I will take that to my grave. And yours too, if necessary.

And on may 12th, I posted this:

Isn't he a 34 year old lightweight who has had major struggles with weight?

That is what I am holding against him.

Yes. At this stage and this level of inactivity, Castillo is B-level.

**eric maldonado** · 09-23-2007, 06:48 PM

Isn't he a 34 year old lightweight who has had major struggles with weight?

That is what I am holding against him.

Yes. At this stage and this level of inactivity, Castillo is B-level.[/QUOTE]

this is the same way i felt

Truth about Castillo - Hatton