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Nick Charles, ShoBox: The New Generation commentator: “Mayweather is the best fighter in the world, but even the best fighters have to lose sometime, so why not now? I know this pick might not make sense to some people. Hatton didn’t look good against (Luis) Colazzo and he beat Castillo who was on his last legs. But I think his pressure accumulation won’t allow Mayweather to do what he does best. I’m going out on a limb, but my gut says Hatton stops Mayweather. Hatton by TKO.
Steve Farhood, ShoBox: The New Generation commentator: “Hatton will try to make it interesting, but it will be a frustratingly boring fight because Mayweather simply won’t cooperate. When Hatton applies pressure, Mayweather will respond in one of three ways: holding, running or punching. The first two are far more likely than the third.” Mayweather W 12.
Gerry Cooney, former heavyweight title challenger: “Hatton is a tough kid, but Mayweather should be able to pick him apart and chop him up. Hatton will keep him on the ropes all night long, but Mayweather will pot shot him and probably stop him on cuts in the seventh or eighth round.” Mayweather by TKO.
Iran Barkley, former multi-division champion: “Mayweather won’t knock Hatton out, but he will beat him. It won’t come easy, but Mayweather will make it look easy. Mayweather don’t have power like Hatton, but he’s got speed and he knows how to make things happen. If Mayweather’s hands don’t fail him, he might be able to cut and stop Hatton, but I’m leaning toward a decision.” Mayweather W 12.
David Diaz, WBC lightweight champion: “Floyd does very well against guys that come at him. I see him maneuvering a lot on the ropes and clearly outboxing Hatton. Floyd is a great defensive fighter on the ropes. He rolls real well and has tunnel vision, so he sees everything coming.” Mayweather W 12.
Willie Savannah, manager/trainer of lightweight champion Juan Diaz: “We are pulling for Ricky because he’d be a great fight down the road for Juan if he won. My heart says Ricky because he’s so determined, but my mind says Floyd. He just has too much speed, but I think the fight will be a lot closer than most people think.” Mayweather W 12.
Calvin Brock, heavyweight contender: “If anyone can beat Mayweather, it’s Hatton. This will be a much better fight than Mayweather’s fight with (Oscar) De La Hoya. This is the toughest match Mayweather’s ever been in, and I think it’s a toss-up, but (if forced) I will pick Hatton by decision.” Hatton W 12.
Bruce Silverglade, owner of Gleason’s Gym: “Even though my heart wants to go with the underdog and pick Hatton, my head says that Mayweather has what it takes to beat him. I think that Hatton is a very good fighter, but Mayweather is just a little better in all areas.” Mayweather W 12.
Hector Roca, trainer: “Ricky’s only chance is to knock Floyd out, but Floyd is too smart to let that happen. Ricky will be very tough on Floyd and the fight will be very entertaining, but Floyd should outpoint him.” Mayweather W 12.
Yuri Foreman: junior middleweight contender: “Floyd will box and move, but Hatton’s pressure will eventually overcome and he will catch up to him. Hatton will press the action all night long and win a decision.” Hatton W 12.
Dave Selwyn, manager of female boxers Eileen Olszewski, Ronica Jeffrey and Cristy Nickle: “The fight won’t even be close. Hatton will be lucky to win one round. Mayweather has way too much hand and foot speed and basic skills. He will avoid Hatton’s punches all night long.” Mayweather W 12.
Eileen Olszewski, top-rated female flyweight contender: “Hatton will be relentless in cutting off the ring and he will never stop punching. But Mayweather has seen this before, and he will know what to do. Hatton will give Mayweather a really hard time, but Mayweather will get the decision in a very competitive fight.” Mayweather W 12.
Emile Griffith, former multi-division champion: “Floyd is the best in the world and he will show everyone why he is the best. After the fight, he will still be the best.” Mayweather W 12.
Joey Gamache, former WBA lightweight champion: “Mayweather has tremendous speed and boxing abilities, and he is good enough to only fight as hard as he has to and win. Now that he’s getting a little older, I think he’ll settle down on his punches a bit more. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see a more aggressive Mayweather in this fight.” Mayweather W 12.
Andy Lee, undefeated middleweight prospect: “Everything points to Mayweather, but I’m not all that convinced about his desire at this stage of his career. He has lots of money and outside interests, which could distract him. Things like one’s mentality and determination still count for something in this sport. This will be Hatton’s night.” Hatton W 12.
Sean Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief of Boxing Digest magazine: “Hatton will try to smother Mayweather and get inside his reach, but Mayweather is way too smart to let that happen. He’ll move around the ring a lot and nullify Hatton’s style. The only way Hatton can win is to pin Mayweather on the ropes and club him all night long. I don’t see that happening.” Mayweather W 12.
John Scully, trainer and former light heavyweight title challenger: “A lot of people are picking Hatton to win because they don’t like Mayweather. As good and tough as Hatton is, Mayweather is even better than he gets credit for. He’s a lot like Sugar Ray Leonard and Muhammad Ali; he’s tough at heart and will fight hard when he has to. The same rap against Mayweather was said about Roy Jones; that he didn’t want to mix it up. Roy actually loved to fight guys who would come at him the way Hatton will come at Mayweather. So does Mayweather. Look what he did to (Jose Luis) Castillo in their rematch and Diego Corrales. A lot of people thought they would beat Mayweather. When he needs to step up, he steps up. There’s no way that Hatton will be able to steamroll him.” Mayweather W 12.
Teddy B. Blackburn, photographer: “Hatton will give it all he’s got, and Pretty Boy will have to work for it but he is way too fast and will stop Hatton on cuts in the middle of the eighth round.” Mayweather TKO 8 Hatton.
Mike Silver, noted boxing historian: “The key to the fight is speed, and Mayweather’s speed of foot speed is even more important than his hand speed. Hatton has to pressure Mayweather into defeat, but I don’t think he has the skills to do that. He will be consistently hit with counter-punches and lose a one-sided decision.” Mayweather W 12.
Bob Mladinich, TSS writer. “See Nick Charles’s description for my take on the fight. I couldn’t have said it better. If Glen Johnson could beat Roy Jones, Hatton can beat Mayweather.” Hatton W 12.
Alan McNamara – Writer: Hatton is not as smart a fighter as Mayweather, but he makes up for that by being tough as nails and impossible to knock out. Mayweather is doing all the talking, but a riled-up Hatton will shut him up.
Michael Cusden – Content Editor: Off the top of my head I would have to pick Mayweather since I know who he is. But I am always pulling for a good upset so I will take Hatton to cash on Saturday night.
Ashton Grewel – NFL Analyst: Mayweather makes amend for his disappointing performance on Dancing With the Stars and puts a walloping on the latest overmatched contender.
Justin Banks – Writer: Let’s face it: Mayweather is a freak of nature.
Josh King – Content Editor: I had to re-write this because I was trying to talk myself into taking Hatton. It's not too often you can get an undefeated boxer as an underdog. But there's a reason he's a dog. He's fighting possibly the best pound-for-pound fighter ever.
Julian ****inson – Pro Sports Daily Blogger: My Hatton man-crush is based partly on his abilities in the ring but mainly because of his skills on the mike. The guy is hilarious. He responded to Roger Mayweather’s boasts that Floyd’s resume is more impressive than Muhammad Ali’s and Sugar Ray Robinson’s by saying, “Yeah. And my d**k is bigger than Ron Jeremy’s.”
Tim Roberts – NCAAF Analyst: Mayweather -260, unless he comes out in star-spangled trunks with James Brown music blaring. If that happens, all bets are off.
Shawn Hartlen – Content Editor Supervisor/NFL Analyst: At -260 I don't find it hard to take Mayweather. The value may not be great, but at the end of the night he will be the last man standing.
Chester Fields - Weekend Watch columnist: Anyone who spends their time off from busting heads by drinking beers and playing darts is a God as far as I'm concerned.
Ryan Stetson – Associate Editor: If heart and motivation won every fight, Ricky Hatton would have two belts for every pair of pants he owns. I’d love to put my money behind him, but unfortunately, he’s fighting Floyd Mayweather.
Sara Atkinson – Content Editor: Mayweather has been throwing around concerns about his shoulder and his fragile hands. Already making excuses and you haven't even lost yet? My pick: Hatton.
David Redwood – Copy Editor: I wanted to honor my English roots by giving the nod to Hatton. Yet everything points away from the underdog. It will be Floyd’s night, by decision.
Steve Mylemans – Content Editor: Floyd Mayweather Jr. will redeem himself after taking his first-ever loss in anything important to the public eye, on ABC's Dancing With the Stars. Mayweather will win by TKO.
Jason Logan – NCAAB/Boxing Analyst: The man now known as “Money” dances around Hatton’s intensity and picks up enough points to win by decision after the full 12 rounds.
Rob Hansen – Pro Sports Daily Content Editor: Most people hate Floyd Mayweather but nobody can deny that he is the best fighter in the world today. Mayweather wins with a fifth-round knockout.
Steve Farhood, ShoBox: The New Generation commentator: “Hatton will try to make it interesting, but it will be a frustratingly boring fight because Mayweather simply won’t cooperate. When Hatton applies pressure, Mayweather will respond in one of three ways: holding, running or punching. The first two are far more likely than the third.” Mayweather W 12.
Gerry Cooney, former heavyweight title challenger: “Hatton is a tough kid, but Mayweather should be able to pick him apart and chop him up. Hatton will keep him on the ropes all night long, but Mayweather will pot shot him and probably stop him on cuts in the seventh or eighth round.” Mayweather by TKO.
Iran Barkley, former multi-division champion: “Mayweather won’t knock Hatton out, but he will beat him. It won’t come easy, but Mayweather will make it look easy. Mayweather don’t have power like Hatton, but he’s got speed and he knows how to make things happen. If Mayweather’s hands don’t fail him, he might be able to cut and stop Hatton, but I’m leaning toward a decision.” Mayweather W 12.
David Diaz, WBC lightweight champion: “Floyd does very well against guys that come at him. I see him maneuvering a lot on the ropes and clearly outboxing Hatton. Floyd is a great defensive fighter on the ropes. He rolls real well and has tunnel vision, so he sees everything coming.” Mayweather W 12.
Willie Savannah, manager/trainer of lightweight champion Juan Diaz: “We are pulling for Ricky because he’d be a great fight down the road for Juan if he won. My heart says Ricky because he’s so determined, but my mind says Floyd. He just has too much speed, but I think the fight will be a lot closer than most people think.” Mayweather W 12.
Calvin Brock, heavyweight contender: “If anyone can beat Mayweather, it’s Hatton. This will be a much better fight than Mayweather’s fight with (Oscar) De La Hoya. This is the toughest match Mayweather’s ever been in, and I think it’s a toss-up, but (if forced) I will pick Hatton by decision.” Hatton W 12.
Bruce Silverglade, owner of Gleason’s Gym: “Even though my heart wants to go with the underdog and pick Hatton, my head says that Mayweather has what it takes to beat him. I think that Hatton is a very good fighter, but Mayweather is just a little better in all areas.” Mayweather W 12.
Hector Roca, trainer: “Ricky’s only chance is to knock Floyd out, but Floyd is too smart to let that happen. Ricky will be very tough on Floyd and the fight will be very entertaining, but Floyd should outpoint him.” Mayweather W 12.
Yuri Foreman: junior middleweight contender: “Floyd will box and move, but Hatton’s pressure will eventually overcome and he will catch up to him. Hatton will press the action all night long and win a decision.” Hatton W 12.
Dave Selwyn, manager of female boxers Eileen Olszewski, Ronica Jeffrey and Cristy Nickle: “The fight won’t even be close. Hatton will be lucky to win one round. Mayweather has way too much hand and foot speed and basic skills. He will avoid Hatton’s punches all night long.” Mayweather W 12.
Eileen Olszewski, top-rated female flyweight contender: “Hatton will be relentless in cutting off the ring and he will never stop punching. But Mayweather has seen this before, and he will know what to do. Hatton will give Mayweather a really hard time, but Mayweather will get the decision in a very competitive fight.” Mayweather W 12.
Emile Griffith, former multi-division champion: “Floyd is the best in the world and he will show everyone why he is the best. After the fight, he will still be the best.” Mayweather W 12.
Joey Gamache, former WBA lightweight champion: “Mayweather has tremendous speed and boxing abilities, and he is good enough to only fight as hard as he has to and win. Now that he’s getting a little older, I think he’ll settle down on his punches a bit more. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see a more aggressive Mayweather in this fight.” Mayweather W 12.
Andy Lee, undefeated middleweight prospect: “Everything points to Mayweather, but I’m not all that convinced about his desire at this stage of his career. He has lots of money and outside interests, which could distract him. Things like one’s mentality and determination still count for something in this sport. This will be Hatton’s night.” Hatton W 12.
Sean Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief of Boxing Digest magazine: “Hatton will try to smother Mayweather and get inside his reach, but Mayweather is way too smart to let that happen. He’ll move around the ring a lot and nullify Hatton’s style. The only way Hatton can win is to pin Mayweather on the ropes and club him all night long. I don’t see that happening.” Mayweather W 12.
John Scully, trainer and former light heavyweight title challenger: “A lot of people are picking Hatton to win because they don’t like Mayweather. As good and tough as Hatton is, Mayweather is even better than he gets credit for. He’s a lot like Sugar Ray Leonard and Muhammad Ali; he’s tough at heart and will fight hard when he has to. The same rap against Mayweather was said about Roy Jones; that he didn’t want to mix it up. Roy actually loved to fight guys who would come at him the way Hatton will come at Mayweather. So does Mayweather. Look what he did to (Jose Luis) Castillo in their rematch and Diego Corrales. A lot of people thought they would beat Mayweather. When he needs to step up, he steps up. There’s no way that Hatton will be able to steamroll him.” Mayweather W 12.
Teddy B. Blackburn, photographer: “Hatton will give it all he’s got, and Pretty Boy will have to work for it but he is way too fast and will stop Hatton on cuts in the middle of the eighth round.” Mayweather TKO 8 Hatton.
Mike Silver, noted boxing historian: “The key to the fight is speed, and Mayweather’s speed of foot speed is even more important than his hand speed. Hatton has to pressure Mayweather into defeat, but I don’t think he has the skills to do that. He will be consistently hit with counter-punches and lose a one-sided decision.” Mayweather W 12.
Bob Mladinich, TSS writer. “See Nick Charles’s description for my take on the fight. I couldn’t have said it better. If Glen Johnson could beat Roy Jones, Hatton can beat Mayweather.” Hatton W 12.
Alan McNamara – Writer: Hatton is not as smart a fighter as Mayweather, but he makes up for that by being tough as nails and impossible to knock out. Mayweather is doing all the talking, but a riled-up Hatton will shut him up.
Michael Cusden – Content Editor: Off the top of my head I would have to pick Mayweather since I know who he is. But I am always pulling for a good upset so I will take Hatton to cash on Saturday night.
Ashton Grewel – NFL Analyst: Mayweather makes amend for his disappointing performance on Dancing With the Stars and puts a walloping on the latest overmatched contender.
Justin Banks – Writer: Let’s face it: Mayweather is a freak of nature.
Josh King – Content Editor: I had to re-write this because I was trying to talk myself into taking Hatton. It's not too often you can get an undefeated boxer as an underdog. But there's a reason he's a dog. He's fighting possibly the best pound-for-pound fighter ever.
Julian ****inson – Pro Sports Daily Blogger: My Hatton man-crush is based partly on his abilities in the ring but mainly because of his skills on the mike. The guy is hilarious. He responded to Roger Mayweather’s boasts that Floyd’s resume is more impressive than Muhammad Ali’s and Sugar Ray Robinson’s by saying, “Yeah. And my d**k is bigger than Ron Jeremy’s.”
Tim Roberts – NCAAF Analyst: Mayweather -260, unless he comes out in star-spangled trunks with James Brown music blaring. If that happens, all bets are off.
Shawn Hartlen – Content Editor Supervisor/NFL Analyst: At -260 I don't find it hard to take Mayweather. The value may not be great, but at the end of the night he will be the last man standing.
Chester Fields - Weekend Watch columnist: Anyone who spends their time off from busting heads by drinking beers and playing darts is a God as far as I'm concerned.
Ryan Stetson – Associate Editor: If heart and motivation won every fight, Ricky Hatton would have two belts for every pair of pants he owns. I’d love to put my money behind him, but unfortunately, he’s fighting Floyd Mayweather.
Sara Atkinson – Content Editor: Mayweather has been throwing around concerns about his shoulder and his fragile hands. Already making excuses and you haven't even lost yet? My pick: Hatton.
David Redwood – Copy Editor: I wanted to honor my English roots by giving the nod to Hatton. Yet everything points away from the underdog. It will be Floyd’s night, by decision.
Steve Mylemans – Content Editor: Floyd Mayweather Jr. will redeem himself after taking his first-ever loss in anything important to the public eye, on ABC's Dancing With the Stars. Mayweather will win by TKO.
Jason Logan – NCAAB/Boxing Analyst: The man now known as “Money” dances around Hatton’s intensity and picks up enough points to win by decision after the full 12 rounds.
Rob Hansen – Pro Sports Daily Content Editor: Most people hate Floyd Mayweather but nobody can deny that he is the best fighter in the world today. Mayweather wins with a fifth-round knockout.
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