Emanuel Steward Explains His Hatton Over Tszyu Prediction

[Easton Assassin]

Man, everytime I watch that fight Hatton stock rises up. Hatton is so much faster then given credit for compared to DLH. Moreso on his feet. Hatton's side to side movement and explosiveness is much, much better then DLH's. Everytime I watch that I picture Hatton slipping the initial punch and clinching and sapping Mayweather's energy.

Exactly, and Hatton will throw 70 per round. Look at how DLH moves. He was boxing floyd and giving him space(So much for the Floydlings comparisons)

Hatton will not stop comming forward Fast. Mayweather is gonna have to fight and nearly double his punch output the entire fight just to keep up.


I'll say it once more. The mayweather fans are just delusional. No clue whats gonna happen to Floyd. Dios has pretty much banished himself from the boards, and Skillz is gonna owe everyone on here for the rest of eternity.

But the sweetest will be what that genuis ISIS has to say. I can't wait for that **** stick to eat some humble pie!

Hatton tko10!

[Wiley Hyena]

are we forgetting floyd can ****ing move on his feet like no other elite guy in the game???(see the corrales fight)...chico was actually doing a good job at cutting off the ring, but he didn thave time to attack cus floyd was so quick...castillo was succesful but hes much mre technical than hatton, it was good ol' mexican style upper body movement and timing that was doing floyd in.....
Hatton will get tired and frustrated of chasing Floyd and not catching him for some 7 rounds, then floyd will pick him apart as soon as hatton starts getting reckless......

That's a pretty lame analysis of Hatton, though. It's just so easy to rhetorically negate Hatton's offense with Mayweather's defense. IMO that's a trap and a mistake. But, you're opinion does correspond to conventional wisdom. Is conventional wisdom good enough for you?

If you need more, then read Easton's brutally frank assessment above...lol.

[Addison]

are we forgetting floyd can ****ing move on his feet like no other elite guy in the game???(see the corrales fight)...chico was actually doing a good job at cutting off the ring, but he didn thave time to attack cus floyd was so quick...castillo was succesful but hes much mre technical than hatton, it was good ol' mexican style upper body movement and timing that was doing floyd in.....
Hatton will get tired and frustrated of chasing Floyd and not catching him for some 7 rounds, then floyd will pick him apart as soon as hatton starts getting reckless......

That's a legitimate concern..


Corrales was only coming in with his upright stance and footwork.

He wasn't really throwing until he planted and thought he saw an opening.


Hatton will come in leading with his fists.

[-Hyperion-]

That's a legitimate concern..


Corrales was only coming in with his upright stance and footwork.

He wasn't really throwing until he planted and thought he saw an opening.


Hatton will come in leading with his fists.

which will make him vulnerable to counters and he tends to reach with his punches....

[DIOS DOMINICANO]

Looking Back Before The Gatti Fight...

Not saying someone like Gatti was considered a world beater when they were supposed to fight, but he was not regarded as the worst fighter of the century like people are acting like now.

Scott Mallon: Nobody can deny Arturo Gatti is a rugged and exciting warrior or that Floyd Mayweather is an extremely talented boxer. The sport of boxing is the science of hitting without getting hit though, not the science of taking ungodly amounts of punishment. So does Arturo Gatti stand a chance? Of course he does, but the chance is slim to none. Mayweather is going to have to get caught looking into the crowd or Gatti is going to have to get lucky. I don't see this happening. What I do see happening is Mayweather making Gatti look slow and awkward with his blinding speed. By the fifth round Gatti's face will show signs of swelling as Mayweather starts to get warmed up. By round nine Gatti's eyes will be swollen shut and the doctor will step in between rounds nine and ten to stop the beating. Mayweather TKO 10.


Julian Kastin: This isn't the prediction most will make, but this is the biggest fight of his life and I think Gatti will come out the winner by decision or possibly even late stoppage. Mayweather hasn't shown a great chin at 140, being rocked twice by Corley, and it seems as if his foot speed isn't what it used to be.

Sean Newman: This is a fight where, no matter how hard I try, I cannot envision a Gatti win. Arturo may have it over Floyd in the punching power and guts department, but he has to hit Floyd squarely with his best punch to even have a prayer. If he does, it could be lights out for Floyd as Gatti is naturally a much bigger man. However, I expect Floyd to put on a boxing clinic and cause Gatti's face to cut and swell. Gatti's boxing has improved, but he is nowhere in Mayweather's league, so his best shot is to slug. Mayweather said that all Gatti has done for the sport is "make that mat bloody," and Gatti will do so again come Saturday night, en route to a TKO loss in the middle rounds. Mayweather TKO 6.

Aaron Imholte: Gatti is all heart, no quit, biggest heart in boxing. Floyd will have to do all of these things to win this fight: 1. stay away from big punches; 2. protect the body; 3. be willing to die because Gatti will not quit under any circumstances – he will keep coming and coming and coming. This is a new kind of freak Floyd is fighting, different from Corrales and Castillo, he’s bigger, in some senses stronger, and has more courage. If the fight goes the distance Floyd wins, anything before 12 rounds, Gatti wins.

Gary Pino: I am a huge Gatti fan and if guts alone would be the factor, it would be Gatti, and by a 8th or 9th round KO. But As history shows aging warriors who have fought in wars like the 3 Ward bloodbaths, I think if Arturo is going to slip up and lose a big fight, Mayweather may be the perfect opponent to beat him. I do not think Mayweather can KO Gatti, but I think a possible TKO or a win on points would be my pick. Sorry Arturo, your still my man Mayweather by TKO.


Benny Henderson Jr.: Well, I am really going to be rooting for Gatti in this one, but I can see Mayweather out-boxing Gatti and staying away from his power. But, the pre-fight and post-fight hoopla will probably be as crazy as the fight itself. OK, I will say Gatti gets down and dirty and catches PBF in the later rounds.

Tom Gray: I would relish the sight of Gatti "beating the living ****" out of Floyd Mayweather Jr, which is a direct quote from Gatti himself. Sorry, but I love Gatti too much to be impartial on this! Arturo is going in against the best pure boxer in the sport, who is, without overrating the man, a genius. Genius has to be respected and I think Floyd will step up the gears in this one to force the referee’s intervention, after the mid way point. Mayweather TKO7. I just hope that Arturo tags him big, just once, because that's all it will take. I'm praying for him!

Martyn Elliot: I'd love to see Gatti shut Mayweather's big mouth, but just can't envisage it actually happening. Gatti's bravery and work-rate are rightly lauded around the world, but a quick look at his record shows they aren't enough when he steps up in class. Expect to see a boxing masterclass as Mayweather shows off the full range of his skills, toying with Gatti before finally stopping him in the tenth.

Jess E. Trail: Despite Mayweather's claims that he will "punish" Gatti, he will fight an intelligent in-an-out fight. He will cut Gatti, outbox him and win a unanimous decision. Floyd will survive the occasional big punch and thunderous body work. And after the bout, Gatti will still be more popular than Mayweather.

Coyote Duran: Well, it's no secret where I stand on this and although I take nothing from Mayweather's history and his road to junior welterweight, now that he's on that road, I believe his ride's coming to a halt. This has been a year for upsets and Mayweather's ripe for his unless he really outslicks and cuts up Gatti. Still, I'm predicting an 11th round KO win for Gatti. Not "TKO" since Mayweather doesn't stand still long enough on the ropes to let an opponent fire away unanswered, but "KO" because I think Gatti has what it takes to floor Mayweather and keep him there.

Martin Wade: Mayweather will have to go retro (junior lightweight) to make good on his boast of making “easy work” of Gatti. I don’t think he can do it, at 140 (and nearing 30) he lives more in the pocket. Floyd will sweep rounds 1-8 with precision punching and digs to the body. Gatti will come on late hitting Floyd’s arms, shoulders and body but he will ultimately run out of time. Floyd will win by UD and steal a few fans with his grit, Gatti will maintain market value and earn a trip to England.

Jason Petock: I think it's going to be a challenging fight for Arturo Gatti to say the least. Floyd is clearly the craftier boxer with blistering hand speed. But I'm going to have to back my man and say that I choose Gatti to win by knockout in the 6th. I've been known to be incorrect in prior predictions but I have to stay true as a fan. I feel that if Mayweather gets into an exchange with Gatti it's going to be lights out for "Pretty Boy". With all the smack that Floyd's be talking lately, I hope I'm right.

Andrew Mullinder: It’s rare that I’ve been as convinced about the result of a supposedly competitive match. It's irritated me that American observers, pundits, and fans judged Ricky Hatton’s record and ability with a withering sarcasm while lionising Arturo Gatti. Who’s Gatti beaten at a world class level to justify his current position as pre-eminent American 140 lb-er? Tracy Harris Patterson? Mickey Ward? Leonard Dorin? Sure, Gatti is exciting – and he shows the kind of heart and nerve in the face of seemingly hopeless circumstances which rightfully attracts admirers. But short of a brilliant McGirt game-plan or a lucky punch, Mayweather should prove far too fast, accurate, skilled, smart and classy to succumb to Gatti. Mayweather by wide UD

Rob Scott: The fight isn't totally one sided; Gatti definitely has a punchers chance. The problem is he is facing a fighter as knowledgeable/skillful as Mayweather who knows this as well. If Gatti lands, things can happen for him. No matter how much Mayweather says he wants to war with Gatti – he won't. All the other fighters that Gatti warred with, to a certain degree, had to. Mayweather is fast and skilful enough where he doesn't have to. Look for Mayweather to put class in session. Mayweather – 12 round unanimous decision with the possibility of stopping Gatti on cuts.

Anthony ****s: I’m going to put my nuts on the line here and tip Gatti to win by 11th round TKO. Here’s my reasoning… I don’t care how skilled a fighter is, they cannot move up in weight with impunity. I firmly believe that 140 is the glass ceiling for Lil Floyd, who has lost some of his speed and mobility as he has ascended the divisions. Light fisted ‘Chop Chop’ Corley rocked Mayweather twice in their bout and it took the pound-for-pound entrant eight rounds to get rid of the grossly overmatched Henry Bruseles. At 135 Mayweather went tooth-and-nail with another big, strong, aggressive fighter in Jose Luis Castillo. See where I’m going with this? The key to victory for Gatti is effective aggression; he needs to use his natural size advantage to lean on Mayweather and rough him up on the inside while digging to the body ever chance he gets. The one thing Gatti must not do is get reckless, which is a very real possibility after the continuous verbal assaults Mayweather has subjected him to over the past few weeks. Still, I like Gatti’s size and power to eventually win the day.

[DIOS DOMINICANO]

Sorry for the long post, but I still had that in my favs. It's interesting to see how mant people felt Gatti was a threat.

[Wiley Hyena]

which will make him vulnerable to counters and he tends to reach with his punches....

IMO, cuts and the ref is the most serious concern for Hatton. But, this aside, you think Mayweather has the power to keep Hatton at bay?

[Addison]

which will make him vulnerable to counters and he tends to reach with his punches....

It will.

But what else can Hatton do?

Going after Floyd is by far the best thing to do and anyone who wants to beat Mayweather better be ready to get in there..


The more I think about it the better it is for Hatton he's a smaller guy.

I agree with some who think Hatton should come in light and quick..

He can find his way inside - he's built a stellar career out of beating guys of all styles with his technique.

Mayweather is vulnerable to it.. We don't need a rocket scientist to explain to us that a Ricky Hatton is the best qualified to give Mayweather a fight.

[-Hyperion-]

IMO, cuts and the ref is the most serious concern for Hatton. But, this aside, you think Mayweather has the power to keep Hatton at bay?

he has the footwork and the counter-punching ability to hit and dont get it...

[Wiley Hyena]

Sorry for the long post, but I still had that in my favs. It's interesting to see how mant people felt Gatti was a threat.

They may have thought Gatti was a threat but very few actually picked him to win the fight. Are you comparing Gatti to Hatton?