Hatton v Pac...after-thoughts!!

[jrStokie]

...having had time to digest what happened on saturday night i thought id post a few thoughts of mine on here to see if people agree.

firstly, the overwhelming defeat of Ricky by the incredible Pacman was,from a British perspective,is really hard to take. no matter how good a fighter Hatton was or was not, the interest,excitement and passion he generated from his fights for the people of Britain will never be seen again. he was a national icon here,a working class hero who came from nowhere to become a World Champion yet remained totally in touch with his roots. That was the reason he was able to gain a following of such enormous numbers who's loyalty would never waver,in victory or defeat!
as a huge Hatton fan i've got to say that id like to see him retire now as he truely has nothing left to fight for. In his 2 big chances to beat the best around he came up short,especially against Manny, and he now has to realise that he has found his final level as a fighter....very good,but not a great!

....and as for Pacquiao,well, i think he has just gained himself 60 million new fans, as any Brit who watch the fight must admit, he was brilliant! i've heard absolutely no excuse from anyone who watched it....and they've all said that they will be rooting for him when he surely fights Floyd next.

but as a sports fan and Britain id just like to say one more time....THERE'S ONLY ONE RICKY HATTON!!!

[Technical_Skill]

So much to talk about in boxing right now, right here's a different take.

Here in the UK i sense a real anger towards hatton for the first time in his career, times are hard economically worldwide and over 20,000 travelled to support him. For all that money they got 2 rounds of action, and some of them are pissed. Hatton really does push his 'man of the people' like a salesman and his customers feel cheated.

I wonder how it will affect his fanbase.

Ps. Any doubts that pacman would win were over the minute hatton walked to the arena, he looked terrified.

[BUGGERY]

My thoughts are simple:

'Twas fixed.

http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=267662

[trainhard_187]

...having had time to digest what happened on saturday night i thought id post a few thoughts of mine on here to see if people agree.

firstly, the overwhelming defeat of Ricky by the incredible Pacman was,from a British perspective,is really hard to take. no matter how good a fighter Hatton was or was not, the interest,excitement and passion he generated from his fights for the people of Britain will never be seen again. he was a national icon here,a working class hero who came from nowhere to become a World Champion yet remained totally in touch with his roots. That was the reason he was able to gain a following of such enormous numbers who's loyalty would never waver,in victory or defeat!
as a huge Hatton fan i've got to say that id like to see him retire now as he truely has nothing left to fight for. In his 2 big chances to beat the best around he came up short,especially against Manny, and he now has to realise that he has found his final level as a fighter....very good,but not a great!

....and as for Pacquiao,well, i think he has just gained himself 60 million new fans, as any Brit who watch the fight must admit, he was brilliant! i've heard absolutely no excuse from anyone who watched it....and they've all said that they will be rooting for him when he surely fights Floyd next.

but as a sports fan and Britain id just like to say one more time....THERE'S ONLY ONE RICKY HATTON!!!

There is no shame in Hattons lose AT ALL. Pacquiao is just a superior elite fighter. Hatton has brought pride and glory to many of his fans and thats something Hattonites should remember rather then this upsetting loss.

Hatton is still a champion and a well ambassador to the sport. As far as Mayweather Sr. Hattonites should toss that dude to the curb.

Hatton hold your head up high, you dominated the LWW division with class. No need to feel bad loosing to a P4P #1 fighter. It was expected.....

[Burner]

Im shocked at how bad Ricky looked..he looked like he never boxed in his life.

And Im shocked at how hard Manny hit at 140..I mean he landed bombs....

[MANGLER]

I was just surprised how quick it ended.

[The Gully Gad]

Just like mang i knew ricky was gonna lose but not that Quick!

[FLY TY]

So much to talk about in boxing right now, right here's a different take.

Here in the UK i sense a real anger towards hatton for the first time in his career, times are hard economically worldwide and over 20,000 travelled to support him. For all that money they got 2 rounds of action, and some of them are pissed. Hatton really does push his 'man of the people' like a salesman and his customers feel cheated.

I wonder how it will affect his fanbase.

Ps. Any doubts that pacman would win were over the minute hatton walked to the arena, he looked terrified.

not to mention his "empty your bank accounts/refinance your homes" line......

personally, it WAS a waste of $50, considering the buildup, only to end up with some "microwave fight" b.s.

can't be mad at manny, he went in there, won decisively, and proved he's just on another level.....

i thought hatton would win.....but manny's the truth......

[jrStokie]

So much to talk about in boxing right now, right here's a different take.

Here in the UK i sense a real anger towards hatton for the first time in his career, times are hard economically worldwide and over 20,000 travelled to support him. For all that money they got 2 rounds of action, and some of them are pissed. Hatton really does push his 'man of the people' like a salesman and his customers feel cheated.

I wonder how it will affect his fanbase.

Ps. Any doubts that pacman would win were over the minute hatton walked to the arena, he looked terrified.

yeah...i can definately see where ur coming from! got to admit that i was proper pissed off imediately after the fight....felt totally let down!

.....but then after talking to my mates and remembering some of the amazing nights and experiences watching Ricky, i kinda changed my mind. his fights were huge events for people who don't even like boxing, never mind Brit boxing fans. his appeal even penatrated the deep rooted loyaltys of football. i'm an example...i ****ing HATE Man City, but Hatton is one of my heros!!....Who else could do that????

.....and for the whole world of boxing he is a massive loss!....name me the next fighter to mobilise 35,000 fans to Las Vegas or anywhere else??? no other fighter in the world will ever do that again IMO

[Benny Leonard]

Im shocked at how bad Ricky looked..he looked like he never boxed in his life.

And Im shocked at how hard Manny hit at 140..I mean he landed bombs....

His power seemed to increase as well as his strength while keeping his speed. Pretty incredible...especially the KO.