ESPN predicts Mayweather-Hatton

[DIOS DOMINICANO]

Floyd Mayweather.


Some people aren't going to agree with this opinion, but Mayweather-Hatton strikes me as a "superfight" with two possible outcomes: Mayweather wins comfortably, and Mayweather wins ridiculously comfortably. Hatton's smothering style would pose problems to Mayweather if the Brit was bigger and a heavier puncher. But he is what he is, and I don't think he has the tools to damage Floyd. Frankly, I expect him to get boxed silly. As with Mayweather-De La Hoya, I figure the 24/7 documentaries to be a lot more memorable than the fight.

Ricky Hatton.

You can debate whether Mayweather belongs in the first category; you can't dispute the fact that his December 8 opponent belongs in this one. I'm almost certain Hatton's "O" will go. But even if you give him a better shot than I do, there's no such thing as a safe fight against the most gifted boxer in the world. The streak of great fights from now through December will end with someone losing his perfect record. And I can save you the suspense: That someone will be Hatton.

[Wiley Hyena]

Floyd Mayweather.


Some people aren't going to agree with this opinion, but Mayweather-Hatton strikes me as a "superfight" with two possible outcomes: Mayweather wins comfortably, and Mayweather wins ridiculously comfortably. Hatton's smothering style would pose problems to Mayweather if the Brit was bigger and a heavier puncher. But he is what he is, and I don't think he has the tools to damage Floyd. Frankly, I expect him to get boxed silly. As with Mayweather-De La Hoya, I figure the 24/7 documentaries to be a lot more memorable than the fight.

Ricky Hatton.

You can debate whether Mayweather belongs in the first category; you can't dispute the fact that his December 8 opponent belongs in this one. I'm almost certain Hatton's "O" will go. But even if you give him a better shot than I do, there's no such thing as a safe fight against the most gifted boxer in the world. The streak of great fights from now through December will end with someone losing his perfect record. And I can save you the suspense: That someone will be Hatton.

Sounds like a Mayweatherite to me. Should I post some other sports organizations' predictions? I promise you there are those that are definitivily picking Hatton to win.

[DIOS DOMINICANO]

Sounds like a Mayweatherite to me. Should I post some other sports organizations' predictions? I promise you there are those that are definitivily picking Hatton to win.

Wikipedia or Urban Dictionary? Those aren't sports organizations.

[Wiley Hyena]

Wikipedia or Urban Dictionary? Those aren't sports organizations.

Smart ass...................

[squealpiggy]

Dan Rafael hasn't had a good word to say about Hatton yet, so his prediction doesn't really surprise me.

[-Antonio-]

This wont be an easy fight by any means. In fact if there was such a thing as a round point spread in boxing, I would put money on Hatton winning at least four rounds.

[DIOS DOMINICANO]

Dan Rafael hasn't had a good word to say about Hatton yet, so his prediction doesn't really surprise me.

That was actually Eric. Not Dan.

[DIOS DOMINICANO]

This wont be an easy fight by any means. In fact if there was such a thing as a round point spread in boxing, I would put money on Hatton winning at least four rounds.

four out of nine?

[-Antonio-]

four out of nine?

Being stopped on cuts is possible, I wont deny that.

[mccabekyle]

PBF seems to be on top for this one. I think he has too much of an edge in sheer skill than Hatton. However, I hope Hatton puts the hurt on him. I think he's got enough firepower and intensity to make things pretty tough for Mayweather. And I'll admit my bias... I'm really just ready for someone to humble him. So my heart is with Hatton, but my money would go on Floyd.