Ricky Hatton: The Hitman or a Marked Man?

[PRboxingfan]

Ricky is definitely a marked man by those trying to make some coin off his name. There is no other fighter at 140 that can produce the money like Ricky can, and that's a fact.

I think that as long as Ricky stays away from elite fighters such as Mayweather, Cotto, and even DLH, he should be OK. His chin is good, but it's not good enough to stand in the ring with the three I've just mentioned. He probably won't have much of a problem with fighters like Bradley, Hopkins, and Malignaggi who lack the power to seriously hurt him in the ring (I've picked Paulie to beat Ricky before and, as long as his right hand makes it through the fight, I think he can outbox Ricky), and I think he'd beat Torres in a war of attrition in which both fighters would probably taste the canvas (Torres' lack of conditioning would be his disadvantage in this fight).

Yup, Ricky should be able to win 3-4 more fights and then retire, so long as he stays away from elite fighters.

[mikec]

Untuck your thong mate! Hatton is a bum! He fought an old tired Kosta Tszye and that was his claim to fame. This is typical . He hits the mainstream with an impressive record and as soon as he steps up in class he is exposed. He was really exposed against Collazzo but that one has been forgotten. Hatton is a fool to want to fight Floyd again. I don't think he's beat Judah,Cotto or any of the 'smaller welterweights'. He should do like Calzaghe and retire before the public demands they actually fight a quality opponent and get themselves exposed. I personally feel that they are two of the most over rated fighters in the game. One clinches, hits and holds and the other is a rapid sissy slapper.

i couldnt agree with you more, he is not a top talent at all, just a overhyped brawler. Torres, Holt, Paulie, and Witter would own him in the US

[Soundtraveler]

I would say Lamont Peterson would be a great matchup, he is not going to run from Hatton, and he isn't afraid to go toe to toe either, Peterson has also built a nice fan base via ESPN as well - and he is Undefeated as a Pro also.

Lamont may be too sharp for Hatton though, his defense is tight, and his punching is sharp, he is definately the better counterpuncher. I think it would be a tough test for both fighters - but I can hear it now - "And NEW".....

[TheSurgeonMDMPH]

Hatton is easy money for any top jw or welter in the game right now. no defense or devastating power and a beaten chin makes him a huge target! The farse is over!

[Kesslerfan#1]

So what if Hatton was rocked? Cotto gets rocked in fights and gets a free pass for having a suspect chin. Cut Hatton some slack. When has a modern toilet-mouthed U.S. boxer drawn fifty thousand people to watch him fight? Not every fight has to be a Cotto-Gomez domination, or a Margarito-Cintron beatdown. A guy earns a hard fought decision against a game Lazcano, an underdog guy who was hellbent on making a great impression in front of a massive crowd against a big name opponent, and people give Hatton smack about it. Everyone that fights Hatton now will be giving 100%. Every fight is going to be hard fought.

Great call...they cant all be blockbusters.
People need to chill!

[Kesslerfan#1]

Untuck your thong mate! Hatton is a bum! He fought an old tired Kosta Tszye and that was his claim to fame. This is typical . He hits the mainstream with an impressive record and as soon as he steps up in class he is exposed. He was really exposed against Collazzo but that one has been forgotten. Hatton is a fool to want to fight Floyd again. I don't think he's beat Judah,Cotto or any of the 'smaller welterweights'. He should do like Calzaghe and retire before the public demands they actually fight a quality opponent and get themselves exposed. I personally feel that they are two of the most over rated fighters in the game. One clinches, hits and holds and the other is a rapid sissy slapper.

So you would jump in and fight Calzaghe then?? Yeah right!!!
If he was American he would be a hero.
nuff said.

[Scott9945]

i couldnt agree with you more, he is not a top talent at all, just a overhyped brawler. Torres, Holt, Paulie, and Witter would own him in the US

Save some of your points to bet with me when Hatton fights Paulie in the US later this year.

[th4l3pr3ch4un]

haha i agree with scott ^^^. Save your points ladies cuz ill bet the ranch on hatton vs malignaggi.

[Johnny Rebel]

NOBODY beats the legend, P4P, Ring, People's Champion, Ricky Hatton at 140, NOBODY!

What's with all the trolls and alter-egos posting here? They are ****ing morons who ruin the board and prevent any intelligent boxing discussion from taking place....

[CardioMonster]

Hatton was hurt against Lazcano but this is a boxing match, you are going to get hurt. Hattons style isn`t one of elusiveness, he comes to fight and takes the punches.

The same people who are calling Hatton a bum for getting rocked are the same ones who would say Hatton fought a lame opponent if he walked through Lazcano and knocked him out in 4 rounds.

Hatton isnt a legend of a fighter, but i think he's great to watch, its called entertainment.

If you want to watch no one getting hurt by shots and two guys running away from each other, go and watch the Hopkins Wright re run.