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Don't usually start threads, but one thing I didn't notice discussed anywhere is some praise for the commentary team on hatton malignaggi.
Lewis was much much better than usual and his analysis of what each fighter should do was spot on. For example he picked up very quickly on the opportunity for ricky to throw the right uppercut inside, and larry was also much more like a boxing pundit than usual.
One thing I didn't think pre, during or post fight analysis made enough of was Hatton's advantage in the footwork department. his defensive footwork is atrocious but there aren't many better at getting into a position to strike when there opponent is least expecting it. Most of Hatton's ramrod jabs and hooks came from him completely outmoving malignaggi. If only Hatton was taught defence 101....it was embarassing seeing him try to defend vs floyd!
Lewis was much much better than usual and his analysis of what each fighter should do was spot on. For example he picked up very quickly on the opportunity for ricky to throw the right uppercut inside, and larry was also much more like a boxing pundit than usual.
One thing I didn't think pre, during or post fight analysis made enough of was Hatton's advantage in the footwork department. his defensive footwork is atrocious but there aren't many better at getting into a position to strike when there opponent is least expecting it. Most of Hatton's ramrod jabs and hooks came from him completely outmoving malignaggi. If only Hatton was taught defence 101....it was embarassing seeing him try to defend vs floyd!
I did however get the impression that Larry thought it was going to be Paulies night from the beginning, which is suprising seeing as how Larry always likes the aggressive fighters. But its Larry, so its all good in my book.
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