Hatton Versus Amir Khan

[mojack]

Hatton is finished, Amir retires his bum ass

Ignorance, Hatton isn't what he was and is indeed punchdrunk, but you ain't no bum if you've beaten Collazo, Urango, Kostya and Castillo.

[BritishFightFan]

I like Ricky Hatton thanks to the huge amount that he does for innumerable charities, so I hopes he wins this one if it happens, but I cannot see it.

[BritishFightFan]

Ignorance, Hatton isn't what he was and is indeed punchdrunk, but you ain't no bum if you've beaten Collazo, Urango, Kostya and Castillo.

Absolutely correct sir.

Some people have no idea about this sport.

[Pullcounter]

Is this a potentially viable fight? As we all know, Hatton is past his best due to his somewhat excessive lifestyle, but seeing as he has won three World titles in two different weight divisions it would be nice to see him attain one last win against a notable opponent before he retires. No one wants to bow out on a loss and a fight against Hatton would be Khan's biggest pay day to date, so I see it as a possibility.

Despite the diminution of Hatton's boxing prowess, I think he would have to be the favourite if he fought Khan because he beat Malignaggi comfortably just last year and Khan's only notable victory came against a pitifully shot Barrerra.

However, if Hatton failed to move his head whatsoever against Khan, like he did against Pacman, I feel that Khan would win with ease.

this is a natural passing of the torch fight.

[gingeralbino]

I think Khan wins the first 3 rounds with his speed, but I dont think he has the pop to do that much damage to Hatton. I also thought Pac didnt either mind you, so I may well be very wrong, but I think Hatton KOs Khan with a left to the body right to the head combination in round 4-5.
Khan is no Pac, and Hatton is not as shot as Barrera.

[hardmanbrit]

this is a natural passing of the torch fight.

You could well be right there, but it is an intriguing match-up nevertheless.

[mojack]

Khan hasn't got the power to KO Hatton, if Paulie couldn't do it, Khan won't.

[hardmanbrit]

Khan hasn't got the power to KO Hatton, if Paulie couldn't do it, Khan won't.

Is Paulie a more powerful puncher than Khan? Methinks not.

[Sparked_1985]

Khan hits hard enough and he's accurate.

He is more versatile than Hatton at this stage and has more ways to win. I'm going with El Chinny.

[Zaff101]

Is this a potentially viable fight? As we all know, Hatton is past his best due to his somewhat excessive lifestyle, but seeing as he has won three World titles in two different weight divisions it would be nice to see him attain one last win against a notable opponent before he retires. No one wants to bow out on a loss and a fight against Hatton would be Khan's biggest pay day to date, so I see it as a possibility.

Despite the diminution of Hatton's boxing prowess, I think he would have to be the favourite if he fought Khan because he beat Malignaggi comfortably just last year and Khan's only notable victory came against a pitifully shot Barrerra.

However, if Hatton failed to move his head whatsoever against Khan, like he did against Pacman, I feel that Khan would win with ease.

Hatton's confidence is shot.

In the back of Hatton's mind, he'll be thinking 'this guy is trained by Freddie Roach, who trains the man who destroyed me'.

Khan on points.

Hatton's confidence is gone - he was recognised as the best 140lbs and was wiped out in 2 rounds - as is his punch resistance.