How will Hatton do it?

[DIOS DOMINICANO]

Well I am honestly think hatton can pull this off. I give all the credit in the world to pbf cause he is one of the best. I think alot of different things play a factor in this match. If Hatton can manage to cut the ring off I think he will suffocate pbf with body shots and get a ko around the 6th or 7th round. But if pbf fights like he normally does I think he will win about 7-8 rounds especially the later rounds and get a ud. I think the longer the fight goes the better for pbf. I think pbf is crazy if he really thinks he is gonna go toeto toe with hatton. I really wanna see hatton win this thing. I've been wanting to see this fight for well over a year now. So I guess will will just have to wait and see.Should be a good fight either way. I say this will be both fighters toughest fight. I will go as far as to say i give hatton a 50% chance.(Same for pbf)

Jace,

May I ask: while Hatton puts in bodywork downstairs, what will the most accurate counterpuncher in the game be doing with his hands?

Also, you seem to have the belief that Hatton is substantially stronger and more physically imposing than Floyd. I'm not sure that I have seen evidence to support that. Hatton has not been able to physically dominate young, fresh fighters. Has he?

[Sin City]

With all due respect, Judah and Floyd are worlds apart.

When they put garbage in front of Judah, he FIGHTS like garbage.

When they put garbage in front of Floyd, he TREATS them like garbage.

I'm sure that you have to objectively agree.

If a prime Castillo gave Floyd a hard time, what makes you think Hatton wont?

[BmoreBrawler]

Jace,

May I ask: while Hatton puts in bodywork downstairs, what will the most accurate counterpuncher in the game be doing with his hands?

Also, you seem to have the belief that Hatton is substantially stronger and more physically imposing than Floyd. I'm not sure that I have seen evidence to support that. Hatton has not been able to physically dominate young, fresh fighters. Has he?

Ill answer for him.

Floyd's long arms wont help him inside. See: Mike Tyson.

Stop pretending like Floyd's biggest asset is his and not God's gift, floyd fans.

[niceguy45]

if hatton does not have a chance why even bother making the fiht happen ?
floyd would have to show and prove that he can beat him any little mistake can cause him his first loss

[Addison]

Kelly Pavlik leaped into that blue chip yacht that was being leased from Emanual Steward and broke it up. And, Jermain Taylor was chewed up and swallowed like Captain Quint in the mouth of the great white shark in the movie "Jaws". Why will Floyd Mayweather, Jr.'s fight with Ricky Hatton be any different? There is one big reason:

Unlike Steward, Floyd's handlers have no pride. They know their boy can win decisions by simply staying away, and pecking the opponent to death. Floyd has been known to figuratively sprout wings to avoid trading with a dangerous opponent. The comparison to the mythological winged horse, Pegasus, is not unwarranted. Floyd's defensive skills have taken the art of boxing to a new high, and "Lil' Floyd" will NOT be sacrificed out of pride.

So don't expect Floyd to float into Hatton's waiting jaws, for that boat will not even be in the water. The Floyd-Hatton contest will be totally different from the Taylor debacle. Floyd will be flying high saying, "Come and get me if you can." It's up to Hatton to clip his wings. How can he do it?

My analysis: Hatton must burrow in. Yes, Corley scored from the outside with the right hand, but he was a southpaw. Write Slap Slap's fight off. One could also visualize how prime Tszyu would have handled Floyd, and handle him he would with that magical counter, but IMO Hatton is no Tszyu. But, as evidenced by the Hatton-Tszyu fight, Hatton does have unique abilities of his own, and so to the N'dou fight we go. N'dou got to Floyd, but N'dou was wildly inaccurate and didn't have the power necessary to break Floyd down. Hatton has accuracy and power. Hatton must especially target the body with his left hook to eventually bring Floyd's right hand down, making him vulnerable to the left hook upstairs. If there's a way to get through Floyd's "Philly Shell," that's it, IMO.

What is your analysis Hatton supporters? Put your money where your mouth is (I am). What should be his game plan? Surely it's more than just a hope and a prayer.

N'dou was also a long puncher.

His short punches were unnatural and ineffective. He could force control in the fight at times but he didn't know what do once he got there.

N'dou demonstrated how NOT to fight Mayweather.

But you can see even in this fight..

Even at the end - how effective Hatton could be.

This is one of Mayweather's best performances.

And I can see clearly how Hatton WILL capitialize.. Even here.

Observe. Even if you've seen it before.





Hatton's game is up close. That is what he does.

Mayweather advocates are banking that Hatton will be unable to trap Mayweather or get inside.


I'd say both parties are presuming and hoping at this point.

[MJ406]

if hatton does not have a chance why even bother making the fiht happen ?
floyd would have to show and prove that he can beat him any little mistake can cause him his first loss

what do you mean by why even make the fight?

have you been watching boxing in 2007?

I can name 4 one sided fights that were not only made .. but appeared on network TV ... Calzaghe vs Manfredo ... Ray Austin vs Klitschko ... Chad Dawson's last opponent .. and of course Wlad vs Brewster II

granted Hatton vs Mayweather should be much more competitive .. emphasis on MUCH more ... Hatton is in his prime.

but one sided fights get made ALL the time .. hell I just named 4 examples.

[BmoreBrawler]

look at how mayweather has to jump back to land those "inside" shots. Imagine on the smaller fighter with even less space.

Too bad A: Floyd will not allow Hatton inside and B: Hatton doesnt have the speed at 147 to force his way in, most likely.

[niceguy45]

N'dou was also a long puncher.

His short punches were unnatural and ineffective. He could force control in the fight at times but he didn't know what do once he got there.

N'dou demonstrated how NOT to fight Mayweather.

But you can see even in this fight..

Even at the end - how effective Hatton could be.

This is one of Mayweather's best performances.

And I can see clearly how Hatton WILL capitialize.. Even here.

Observe. Even if you've seen it before.





Hatton's game is up close. That is what he does.

Mayweather advocates are banking that Hatton will be unable to trap Mayweather or get inside.


I'd say both parties are presuming and hoping at this point.

god damn that was an intense round, round 5 that is.........

[niceguy45]

what do you mean by why even make the fight?

have you been watching boxing in 2007?

I can name 4 one sided fights that were not only made .. but appeared on network TV ... Calzaghe vs Manfredo ... Ray Austin vs Klitschko ... Chad Dawson's last opponent .. and of course Wlad vs Brewster II

granted Hatton vs Mayweather should be much more competitive .. emphasis on MUCH more ... Hatton is in his prime.

but one sided fights get made ALL the time .. hell I just named 4 examples.

i know that, but what i mean is if a fight is made, is to see who wins regardless if we all know who is gonna win, that's the whole point fighting specially on a prize fight, adn i do believe hatton/mayweahter wont be a one sided fight guaranteed

[MJ406]

one sided? nah .. but both extremes are wrong .. and I mean the KAYO end of it

yeah seriously ... I agree with that .. no way is this one sided

how many championship fights are one sided? especially between 2 prime fighters?

still there are a lotta undecided variables to it ...

but the point about Hatton getting countered is valid .. see below

Ricky has a rediculously short reach (he's giving up 7 inches) and no thats not just a number ... Floyd takes full advantage of all his skills

why brawl .. and give up that reach advantage?

call Floyd a runner or what ever .. but whats so ****ing dumb about using your advantages?

Hatton's gonna be bitching post fight because "Floyd didn't go toe to toe" .. newsflash, he doesn't have to ... that reach advantage is gonna be pretty signifigant come December 8th

.. just getting to Floyd will be a task (short reach).. and when Hatton does he'll be countered ... no way he makes it to Floyd untouched

**if the Ref lets Hatton maul Floyd like Kostya he's got a chance ... 2 keys for Floyd .. avoid the body shots & holding.