Steve Bunce describes Ricky Hatton Camp Fallout!

**Mushashi** · 05-07-2009, 03:53 PM

We didn't hear none of this **** when he fought Malignaggi. To me it just sounds like more excuses.

**Bobby Shaw** · 05-07-2009, 03:54 PM

Originally posted by DrewWoodside

According to Steve Bunce the following are some of the problems that occurred during training camp:

- Mayweather Senior only showed up in the seventh round on the last day of sparring..
- He also only showed up on fight night when Hatton was actually putting on his wraps..
- Also, Mayweather Senior admitted to issues with Lee Beard. One of the major issues revolved around who would be getting Ricky Hatton's ear in the corner..

I have a feeling it was just a serious clash of personalities. I think Senior has a real big one and as the fight drew nearer and Hatton was or wasn't where Senior thought he needed to be, tensions flew. You can tell from Roger Mayweather's comments prior to the Gasoline threat that he was not exactly overly confident in Hatton. What does everyone think of what Bunce said or what could have caused all this fallout? I'm sure it won't be long before BigPoppaPump breaks this story fully!

The main problem was with Lee Beard.Hatton's team confirmed Lee would do some things and Floyd others.They claimed Lee was better at some things than Floyd.Floyd told them he wouldnt take **** from no one.AT that point Floyd was told he was just a consultant but Lee was the trainer.Things went downhill and Floyd only started coming in that way,coming in late an all.

**DrewWoodside** · 05-07-2009, 03:56 PM

Originally posted by Quiet_Storm

We didn't hear none of this **** when he fought Malignaggi. To me it just sounds like more excuses.

I think when so much more is on the line, more tensions rise. When you bet 100 bucks on a fight you get a lot more worked up then when you throw 20 down.

**DrewWoodside** · 05-07-2009, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by chiyoko

The main problem was with Lee Beard.Hatton's team confirmed Lee would do some things and Floyd others.They claimed Lee was better at some things than Floyd.Floyd told them he wouldnt take **** from no one.AT that point Floyd was told he was just a consultant but Lee was the trainer.Things went downhill and Floyd only started coming in that way,coming in late an all.

If that's the case then, roles are something that should be sorted out before camp begins. It's a bit foolish to give folks job cuts mid camp and not expect fallout.

**DrewWoodside** · 05-07-2009, 03:59 PM

Originally posted by chiyoko

The main problem was with Lee Beard.Hatton's team confirmed Lee would do some things and Floyd others.They claimed Lee was better at some things than Floyd.Floyd told them he wouldnt take **** from no one.AT that point Floyd was told he was just a consultant but Lee was the trainer.Things went downhill and Floyd only started coming in that way,coming in late an all.

How can we be sure it wasn't simply Senior's obsession with Crunchy tacos that led to Hatton's demise? I mean.. They are delicious..

**Mushashi** · 05-07-2009, 04:03 PM

Originally posted by DrewWoodside

I think when so much more is on the line, more tensions rise. When you bet 100 bucks on a fight you get a lot more worked up then when you throw 20 down.

And the fact that he got KTFO has a lot to do with what we're hearing

The hatton camp is bitter and are looking for a scapegoat.

**Bobby Shaw** · 05-07-2009, 04:05 PM

Originally posted by DrewWoodside

If that's the case then, roles are something that should be sorted out before camp begins. It's a bit foolish to give folks job cuts mid camp and not expect fallout.

This article was on BBC and the Sun.Sky have since taken it off

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http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/boxing/article2410923.ece

Team Hatton refuse to point the finger at Mayweather for the devastating loss but it appears his days working with the Mancunian are numbered.

Gareth Williams, chief execuctive of Hatton Promotions, said: "It's an interesting point but the one person to blame is Pacquiao.

"Mayweather was brought in for 12 weeks to do a job and that's the end of it.

"He's finished now and we don't know what's going to happen."

Mayweather, 56, allegedly clashed with fellow trainer Lee Beard in the build-up to the pound-for-pound showdown.

It was Beard who Hatton turned to for advice after being floored twice in the first round by Pacquiao.

And Williams claims he will always be a part of Team Hatton.

He added: "Lee's a lot more involved with Ricky than Mayweather is.

"He's with Hatton Promotions 365 days a year, Mayweather's there for 12 weeks before a fight and that's the difference.

"Probably the best way to describe Mayweather is that he's on board as a consultant.

"Mayweather's come in to do a specific job."

Despite Hatton losing to Pacquiao inside two rounds, Mayweather claims he is still a better trainer than Freddie Roach.

He said: "Roach's man listened, my man didn't and I'm not going to take anything away from him.

"He overshadowed me but is he a better trainer than me? Hell no.

"Hatton should have kept his hands up better. If you want to talk about the mistake, that was the mistake.

"It was something I'd been preaching and preaching and preaching abou

**shogunn** · 05-07-2009, 04:08 PM

If thats the case then the fault is ultimately rickys. He's the one who fired Graham and chose Mayweather, but then we hear him only as a consultant? and Beard as the trainer? sounds like alot of bull**** to me. From what we saw on 24/7, Mayweather was the trainer, not a consultant.

How could they hire one of the biggest named trainers full time but only as a consultant. I dont know much of Lee Beard but if he thought they brought in Sr as just a guy to throw around ideas then he's a cancer to Hattons camp, or Ricky is ******ed.

Maybe thats why Sr showed up late, if they just put him as this title as "consultant", since Beard was the trainer. Sr showed them up then... So far, this is all speculation. But someone in their camp is lying.

**Bobby Shaw** · 05-07-2009, 04:16 PM

You will remember Floyd saying he didnt take **** from anyone.Another thing is at the sprring session,Lee was shouting instructions,Floyd shouting instructions.That cant happen at this level.

Floyd is known to wake guys up at 5 am to go jogging.He's a workaholic everyone knows that.He's never late fo training but for Ricky he was.He knew he was on 24/7 and he was actually going to buy food instead of being on time for training.Before the fight he was late,then he went to the ring long before Ricky.After the knockout he wasnt anywhere near Ricky and he didnt even sit at the press conference.Instead he spoke to journalists outside.He fully knew the world was watching and he didnt care.

Gareth is surprising now that he says Floyd hasnt been in touch.Didnt he say Floyd's assignement had been finished?

Steve Bunce describes Ricky Hatton Camp Fallout!