Ricky Hatton: "I’m Massive at Junior Welterweight"

[Dave Rado]

Agreed. Actually, my point was more to do with Manny being the bigger risk taker, rather than who would win or lose.

I agree that Manny is the bigger risk taker, but Hatton is a big risk taker too. Almost everyone apart from a few diehard fans expects Pac to win this one, and yet Hatton was very keen to make the fight. Same applies in the case of the Mayweather and Tszyu fights. And without wanting to re-ignite a worn out debate, there is lots of evidence that he wanted to fight Cotto and Mayweather before both moved up in weight, as well.

If Pac fought Cotto, I'm sure it would be because he thought he had a reasonable chance of being able to carry his power and speed up and compete effectively at Welterweight. Hatton learnt in the Collazo fight that he can't, his frame type just won't let him - or that's how he sees it. Then his performance against Mayweather reinforced that opinion. Given that, I don't hold it against him that he doesn't want to move up for a third time. Bob Foster couldn't cut it at heavyweight, but he is rated by boxrec as the third greatest light heavyweight of all time. Admittedly that's a bigger jump, but still.

On the other hand, it could be possible we're making slightly too big of a deal about punch power

Agreed - I was just responding because someone had said Pac would be the hardest puncher Ricky had faced, which is rubbish. After Mayweather he'll be by far the fastest he's faced though, and he's a much more offensive fighter than Mayweather.

[S A M U R A I]

Well, this is my thing, Dave -- I'm not sure how we can be so certain that Pacquiao won't be the hardest puncher he's faced. It's not impossible. Pac hasn't proved himself at 140 yet, obviously, but if his punching technique is correct (meaning he can get all his weight behind his shots) then he might be hitting much harder than expected. We are basing our assessment of is power on his previous work at lower weights, and I wonder if it's a mistake to do so. I won't base it on his performance at 147 because Oscar has a very good chin, he's used to getting hit by much bigger guys, and Pacquiao's game plan was to keep moving rather than sit down on power shots.

One thing I'm quite sure of, is that he retained his speed and carried his weight very well at 147. He was still blazing fast and didn't appear to have lost any speed at all. Personally, I think 140 will be perfect for him. He will be very happy at this weight and really be hitting as hard as any other fighter at 140 can be expected to. So while you might be correct that he's not the hardest puncher compared to the likes of Tszyu, Urango, etc., I probably wouldn't be so quick to dismiss it as "rubbish".

Of course, I could be completely wrong! Let's wait and see.



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[FLY TY]

personally, i don't think either guy is a "devastating" puncher. i do think the fight will end in a KO/TKO, but not necessarily from either guy being a dangerous puncher tho. the fight will be fought at a fast pace, and the action will be nonstop. in the end, i just think everything will take a toll on somebody. for both fighters to make it to the final bell would be an accomplishment....

[S A M U R A I]

Yeah, it's not like we're dealing with Tyson and Lewis here. I agree with your post above.



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[Xcusemymood]

I do not understand how he can be a massive Jr. Welterweight, yet a weightclass 7 pound heavier is way to big for him.

good post.

[Xcusemymood]

I dont understand Hatton. He's a massive Junior Welterweight, he's fighting a Lightweight, and if he wins he wants to fight another one. He says he's too small for Welterweight, yet he claims that beating the aforementioned Lightweight will make him the best pond for pound.

Huh?

Great post.

[th4l3pr3ch4un]

If your fighting at this level and you dont believe that you are the best in the world then you shouldnt even be stepping in the ring.

[Dave Rado]

Well, this is my thing, Dave -- I'm not sure how we can be so certain that Pacquiao won't be the hardest puncher he's faced ... while you might be correct that he's not the hardest puncher compared to the likes of Tszyu, Urango, etc., I probably wouldn't be so quick to dismiss it as "rubbish".

Of course, I could be completely wrong! Let's wait and see.

Yeah, can't wait!

[Xcusemymood]

Exactley.

Funny how he won't fight Welters because their not in his "Natural" weight.

Thats what Ive been saying all along.

[Dave Rado]

Thats what Ive been saying all along.

You're just showing yourself up as a hater. Every single time you post about Hatton you can only say negative things about him. True boxing fans and haters are mutually exclusive, IMO, you can't be both.