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Ricardo Cruz Pa: Hi Ricky, how can you stop Mayweather from running and how can you penetrate his awesome deffence?
Ricky Hatton: He's got a fantastic defense and likes to room, but he likes to stand his ground and make you miss. It's all about trying to make him waste punches and conserve your own energy.
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UB , Michigan: Are you noticing more support from US fans?
Ricky Hatton: I am, yeah. I'd like to think I've got a decent fanbase here. It's my fourth time coming to the states and my third time in Vegas. I'd like to think that my style and way of fighting makes me a man of the people, and I think the public sees that I'm the real deal. I think that's the way any sportsman should conduct themselves.
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chris new york,ny: what weakness do you see in floyd mayweather that makes you feel you stand a chance against him?
Ricky Hatton: I would say that he spends too much time covering up and trying to soak it all up, if you like, and he depends on people running out of gas. There's nothing more tiring than punching air. He sets a hot pace but doesn't fight that way himself.
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Big M (Atlanta): If you had just one fight to pick that would sum up your career, what fight would that be and why?
Ricky Hatton: Probably the Castillo fight, because I achieved my goal in it. It's a fight that I'll be remembered by in years to come.
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Jay Castro (Bronx, NY): If you beat Pretty Boy Floyd on Dec 8th, who would you prefer to go after next in elite class of welterwights?
Ricky Hatton: I haven't really thought about that yet. I'll take it as it comes. When I win this fight, there will be no shortage of fighters out there. I'd love to fight Miguel Cotto, but my next fight is far from my mind.
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chauncey (teaneck): who inspired you growing up?
Ricky Hatton: It's difficult to say, really. From a boxing point of view, it was Nigel Benn. In most people's cases, I'd say it would be Muhummad Ali, you could look up to him regardless of sport.
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John (ATL GA): Will your fans from across the pond have a new theme song (Christmas Carol) for you this fight?
Ricky Hatton: I don't know, they're very vocal. It's a shame we only got 4,000 tickets, I could have sold that from my front door. It's like being at a soccer match with my fans. I'm sure there will be a few different songs.
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Diane - Cleveland, OH: The last time you fought at 147 you didn't perform at your best, what have you changed in your training so that you perform better at 147? Good Luck, Please knock him out!!!
Ricky Hatton: I haven't changed anything, really. The mistake I made was, when I got in the ring, I tried to make myself as big and heavy as my opponent, when I wasn't. I ended up in that ring at 158 instead of 152, six pounds heavier than normal. My training camp was as good as ever, but when I left the weigh-in, I was slow and sluggish.
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Mike (Cleveland): How do you plan to counter Floyd's speed?
Ricky Hatton: Stick on his chest, so it's more difficult for him. It's more likely for him to benefit with me standing on the outside. I'm very quick myself at covering the distance and moving in, plus very fast footwork. That will be a big key, moving in on him quick.
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Mike (Houston TX): Who do you consider the best current boxer to be, other than yourself?
Ricky Hatton: You would have to say Floyd Mayweather at the moment, from what he's achieved--world champ in five different weight divisions. That's only been done by people like Sugar Ray Leonard and Thomas Hearns. In my eyes, he's just keeping the title warm.
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Bret (Dallas, TX): How do you plan on hitting him? Do you really think out of all the guys who have faced him your the one to penetrate him?
Ricky Hatton: I think so. It's a mixture of head and body shots. Bodywork is naturally my game, but Floyd is good at looking after himself defensively, but I am very accurate to the body and head. Floyd doesn't give you many gaps, but if anyone can find them, I think it would be me.
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Harry Goodspeed (Santa Monica, CA): We know you consider yourself just one of the lads, but how has the media attention (24/7 in particular) affected the way you normally train?
Ricky Hatton: It's not been too bad. I've had more attention, but they give you enough distance. The 24/7 program is in another class as far as boxing programs go. If it got in the way, I'd have to knock it back, but that's not been the case.
Ricky Hatton: I don't mind talking to people, and most of the time, I forget the cameras are there.
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Dante, NY, NY: I thought De La Hoya would've beaten Floyd if he used his jab more. Do you think you'll use more jabs than normal to kind of find your range against him and set up a good body attack?
Ricky Hatton: I think the left-hand work is important, because he likes to drop his right shoulder. De La Hoya had a lot of success with it in the first six rounds, but after that, he slacked off the pace. It gave Floyd a way back into the fight, which he won't get against me.
Ricky Hatton: Just looking forward to the fight, everyone. Floyd Mayweather is the best pound-for-pound fighter right now, but everyone has an Achilles Heel, and I think my game and my bottomnal will be the answer to what he's got. Saying it is one thing. Now I've just got to do it.
Ricky Hatton: He's got a fantastic defense and likes to room, but he likes to stand his ground and make you miss. It's all about trying to make him waste punches and conserve your own energy.
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UB , Michigan: Are you noticing more support from US fans?
Ricky Hatton: I am, yeah. I'd like to think I've got a decent fanbase here. It's my fourth time coming to the states and my third time in Vegas. I'd like to think that my style and way of fighting makes me a man of the people, and I think the public sees that I'm the real deal. I think that's the way any sportsman should conduct themselves.
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chris new york,ny: what weakness do you see in floyd mayweather that makes you feel you stand a chance against him?
Ricky Hatton: I would say that he spends too much time covering up and trying to soak it all up, if you like, and he depends on people running out of gas. There's nothing more tiring than punching air. He sets a hot pace but doesn't fight that way himself.
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Big M (Atlanta): If you had just one fight to pick that would sum up your career, what fight would that be and why?
Ricky Hatton: Probably the Castillo fight, because I achieved my goal in it. It's a fight that I'll be remembered by in years to come.
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Jay Castro (Bronx, NY): If you beat Pretty Boy Floyd on Dec 8th, who would you prefer to go after next in elite class of welterwights?
Ricky Hatton: I haven't really thought about that yet. I'll take it as it comes. When I win this fight, there will be no shortage of fighters out there. I'd love to fight Miguel Cotto, but my next fight is far from my mind.
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chauncey (teaneck): who inspired you growing up?
Ricky Hatton: It's difficult to say, really. From a boxing point of view, it was Nigel Benn. In most people's cases, I'd say it would be Muhummad Ali, you could look up to him regardless of sport.
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John (ATL GA): Will your fans from across the pond have a new theme song (Christmas Carol) for you this fight?
Ricky Hatton: I don't know, they're very vocal. It's a shame we only got 4,000 tickets, I could have sold that from my front door. It's like being at a soccer match with my fans. I'm sure there will be a few different songs.
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Diane - Cleveland, OH: The last time you fought at 147 you didn't perform at your best, what have you changed in your training so that you perform better at 147? Good Luck, Please knock him out!!!
Ricky Hatton: I haven't changed anything, really. The mistake I made was, when I got in the ring, I tried to make myself as big and heavy as my opponent, when I wasn't. I ended up in that ring at 158 instead of 152, six pounds heavier than normal. My training camp was as good as ever, but when I left the weigh-in, I was slow and sluggish.
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Mike (Cleveland): How do you plan to counter Floyd's speed?
Ricky Hatton: Stick on his chest, so it's more difficult for him. It's more likely for him to benefit with me standing on the outside. I'm very quick myself at covering the distance and moving in, plus very fast footwork. That will be a big key, moving in on him quick.
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Mike (Houston TX): Who do you consider the best current boxer to be, other than yourself?
Ricky Hatton: You would have to say Floyd Mayweather at the moment, from what he's achieved--world champ in five different weight divisions. That's only been done by people like Sugar Ray Leonard and Thomas Hearns. In my eyes, he's just keeping the title warm.
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Bret (Dallas, TX): How do you plan on hitting him? Do you really think out of all the guys who have faced him your the one to penetrate him?
Ricky Hatton: I think so. It's a mixture of head and body shots. Bodywork is naturally my game, but Floyd is good at looking after himself defensively, but I am very accurate to the body and head. Floyd doesn't give you many gaps, but if anyone can find them, I think it would be me.
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Harry Goodspeed (Santa Monica, CA): We know you consider yourself just one of the lads, but how has the media attention (24/7 in particular) affected the way you normally train?
Ricky Hatton: It's not been too bad. I've had more attention, but they give you enough distance. The 24/7 program is in another class as far as boxing programs go. If it got in the way, I'd have to knock it back, but that's not been the case.
Ricky Hatton: I don't mind talking to people, and most of the time, I forget the cameras are there.
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Dante, NY, NY: I thought De La Hoya would've beaten Floyd if he used his jab more. Do you think you'll use more jabs than normal to kind of find your range against him and set up a good body attack?
Ricky Hatton: I think the left-hand work is important, because he likes to drop his right shoulder. De La Hoya had a lot of success with it in the first six rounds, but after that, he slacked off the pace. It gave Floyd a way back into the fight, which he won't get against me.
Ricky Hatton: Just looking forward to the fight, everyone. Floyd Mayweather is the best pound-for-pound fighter right now, but everyone has an Achilles Heel, and I think my game and my bottomnal will be the answer to what he's got. Saying it is one thing. Now I've just got to do it.
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