Floyd explains why it took him longer to beat Hatton

[MR. NUTHUGGER]

Floyd explains why it took him longer to beat Hatton
abs-cbnNEWS.com | 05/19/2009 8:34 PM

Ex-pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. has his reasons why it took him longer to beat Ricky Hatton compared to Manny Pacquiao’s two-round demolition of the British toughie.

"When I fought Ricky Hatton, I had 10-ounce gloves on higher weight class,” said Mayweather Jr. in a report by Reuters.

He added that he was even on the defensive when he knocked down Hatton, who was still unbeaten before they fought at 145 pounds in 2007.

“When I knocked out Ricky Hatton, I was stepping backwards with 10-ounce gloves,” said Mayweather Jr., who retired undefeated with 39 wins (25 knock outs).

He added that Hatton’s attack mode against Pacquiao can also be blamed for the stinging loss.

“Ricky Hatton didn't stick to the game plan," said Mayweather Jr.

He, however, conceded that Pacquiao did well against Hatton.

"Pacquiao went out there and did what he had to do," he said.

Unlike Mayweather Jr., who has won six world boxing titles in five different weight classes, Pacquiao knocked Hatton out cold in just two rounds.

The Filipino boxing hero defeated the British superstar when they fought at the 140-pound division, which was Hatton’s divisional turf before losing to Pacquiao.

Marquez 'the best'

The 32-year-old Mayweather Jr., meanwhile, praised Juan Manuel Marquez during a joint news conference in downtown Los Angeles on Monday (May 18).

"Marquez is a hell of a guy. A tough opponent who's been around the sport a long long time. They say to be the best, you have to beat the best. So we two are the best fighters in the sport right now, so when I come back, I don't want to fight a has-been. I want to fight one of the best in the sport. Marquez is one of the best in the sport," he said.

Mayweather Jr. will be facing Marquez for his comeback fight in July.

He said he never expected to miss boxing as much as he did after announcing his retirement last June.

"I was really missing just being around the sport," he said.

as of 05/19/2009 8:36 PM

[MANGLER]

No explanation needed. Mr boat buyer is a counterpunchin boxer, and Pac is a vicious boxer/puncher.

[Patty Tanager]

Higher weight class?. Didn't think that through.

[COACH WEBB]

No explanation needed. Mr boat buyer is a counterpunchin boxer, and Pac is a vicious boxer/puncher.

[rizkybizness]

floyd's an amateur

[Google_It_Bitch]

Floyd explains why it took him longer to beat Hatton
abs-cbnNEWS.com | 05/19/2009 8:34 PM

Ex-pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. has his reasons why it took him longer to beat Ricky Hatton compared to Manny Pacquiao’s two-round demolition of the British toughie.

"When I fought Ricky Hatton, I had 10-ounce gloves on higher weight class,” said Mayweather Jr. in a report by Reuters.

He added that he was even on the defensive when he knocked down Hatton, who was still unbeaten before they fought at 145 pounds in 2007.

“When I knocked out Ricky Hatton, I was stepping backwards with 10-ounce gloves,” said Mayweather Jr., who retired undefeated with 39 wins (25 knock outs).

He added that Hatton’s attack mode against Pacquiao can also be blamed for the stinging loss.

“Ricky Hatton didn't stick to the game plan," said Mayweather Jr.

He, however, conceded that Pacquiao did well against Hatton.

"Pacquiao went out there and did what he had to do," he said.

Unlike Mayweather Jr., who has won six world boxing titles in five different weight classes, Pacquiao knocked Hatton out cold in just two rounds.

The Filipino boxing hero defeated the British superstar when they fought at the 140-pound division, which was Hatton’s divisional turf before losing to Pacquiao.

Marquez 'the best'

The 32-year-old Mayweather Jr., meanwhile, praised Juan Manuel Marquez during a joint news conference in downtown Los Angeles on Monday (May 18).

"Marquez is a hell of a guy. A tough opponent who's been around the sport a long long time. They say to be the best, you have to beat the best. So we two are the best fighters in the sport right now, so when I come back, I don't want to fight a has-been. I want to fight one of the best in the sport. Marquez is one of the best in the sport," he said.

Mayweather Jr. will be facing Marquez for his comeback fight in July.

He said he never expected to miss boxing as much as he did after announcing his retirement last June.

"I was really missing just being around the sport," he said.

as of 05/19/2009 8:36 PM

LMAO! He is blamming the 10 oz gloves? Here is a biatch that would fight with



Floyd always has an excuse. He wanted to use huge gloves against Judah which he did, he had those pillows, remember? Man this fool just dont make any sense.

Now he claims that he and Marquez are the best in the sport? LMAO

Marquez is nearly washed up. Notice Floyd said Marquez has been around a very long time. Yup, we know and has been in some wars. Floyd is looking for nothing but worn out fighters who are old. Ah Floyd you little biatch.

[ACHlLLES]

No explanation needed. Mr boat buyer is a counterpunchin boxer, and Pac is a vicious boxer/puncher.

His explanation should have been styles make fights. Instead he just looked like a tool trying to discredit Mannys win over hatton at 140.

[Pugilistic™]

It all comes down to their styles.

If Mayweather was more aggressive he would of stopped Hatton sooner.

[Dynamite Kid]

He does not have the cajones to do what Pac did. FFS Hatton beat Pep more decisive than Mayweather. Cotto beat Sosa more convincingly than Mayweather and Pac beat Hatton and DLH more convincingly than Mayweather .

I wont mention Castillo.

[WhoreUs]

Floyd explains why it took him longer to beat Hatton
abs-cbnNEWS.com | 05/19/2009 8:34 PM

Ex-pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. has his reasons why it took him longer to beat Ricky Hatton compared to Manny Pacquiao’s two-round demolition of the British toughie.

"When I fought Ricky Hatton, I had 10-ounce gloves on higher weight class,” said Mayweather Jr. in a report by Reuters.

He added that he was even on the defensive when he knocked down Hatton, who was still unbeaten before they fought at 145 pounds in 2007.

“When I knocked out Ricky Hatton, I was stepping backwards with 10-ounce gloves,” said Mayweather Jr., who retired undefeated with 39 wins (25 knock outs).

He added that Hatton’s attack mode against Pacquiao can also be blamed for the stinging loss.

“Ricky Hatton didn't stick to the game plan," said Mayweather Jr.

He, however, conceded that Pacquiao did well against Hatton.

"Pacquiao went out there and did what he had to do," he said.

Unlike Mayweather Jr., who has won six world boxing titles in five different weight classes, Pacquiao knocked Hatton out cold in just two rounds.

The Filipino boxing hero defeated the British superstar when they fought at the 140-pound division, which was Hatton’s divisional turf before losing to Pacquiao.

Marquez 'the best'

The 32-year-old Mayweather Jr., meanwhile, praised Juan Manuel Marquez during a joint news conference in downtown Los Angeles on Monday (May 18).

"Marquez is a hell of a guy. A tough opponent who's been around the sport a long long time. They say to be the best, you have to beat the best. So we two are the best fighters in the sport right now, so when I come back, I don't want to fight a has-been. I want to fight one of the best in the sport. Marquez is one of the best in the sport," he said.

Mayweather Jr. will be facing Marquez for his comeback fight in July.

He said he never expected to miss boxing as much as he did after announcing his retirement last June.

"I was really missing just being around the sport," he said.

as of 05/19/2009 8:36 PM

i thought everything above 135 in nevada was 10 ounce gloves?

am i wrong? did they change it?

wouldn't that mean pac-hatton at 140 and hatton-pbf at 147 both had 10 ouncers used?