Ricky Hatton To Face Steve Forbes in Manchester?

[ncpitbull]

^ because Hatton beating Forbes won't prove much.

Stevie is a gatekeeper/tune up fight at this point and was so for DLH, and Berto

how is Forbes vs Hatton any different?

Hatton is the only one of the three mentioned (Hatton,Berto,DLH) moving up in weight, after coming off a knock out loss. That's the difference.

[- JCHING -]

So let me get this straight, Hatton get's KO'ed by a 5'8 Mayweather who is a boxer and not a puncher. But he should fair better against a 5'8 Berto or a 5'7 Cotto, both of whom are strong punchers???? All this after being knocked out by a 5'6 1/2 Manny Paq???? But a 5'7 1/2 former world champion Steve Forbes, who is a very good technical fighter does not have a chance? I hate to break it to you guys, but Hatton's pressure is not effective pressure anymore. He is fighting with the face first, take 3 to give you 1 defense. I think his body has seen better days personally. Forbes by TKO in 8 rounds.

Not effective pressure anymore? You've come to that conclusion from what? His fight against Pacquiao? What all 2 rounds of it? His pressure was very very effective against Malignaggi in the previous fight before that. He just had a terrible night against Manny, the f**ing P4P #1 fighter in the world.

[Pullcounter]

IMO a large part of Hatton's downfall is his own foolish over confidence.

after seeing him dominate Malignaggi like he did, (who's feather fisted much like Forbes)

the sheer amount of trash talk Hatton spewed before the Pacquiao fight was un necessary and really showed Ricky's lack of confidence in himself.

especially the whole "right hook roll under, same **** every time" .. and look how the 1st knockdown of the Pac fight occurred, lol.

so regarding Hatton/Forbes .. IMO a Hatton easy W might help his confidence but in the long run will not help Ricky as it won't keep his ego in check any, and an easy W will give Hatton a false sense of security.

**granted trash talk in boxing is not at all unheard, I just personally find Hatton's talk (particularly vs Pacquiao and even vs Mayweather) aimed more to rip his opponents ability in attempt to make up for his lack of ability. take the following 3 quotes.

1- paraphrased, but Hatton commented about DLH being a "dead opponent" for Pacquiao, and that even he could have taken Oscar out that night. Funny considering pre fight Hatton picked Oscar to win, and on top of it himself declined a fight vs DLH. so when it's all set and done and Pacquiao dominates Oscar, then Hatton comes out and says he'd do the same. Pretty Monday Morning Quarterback, and a kind of Pathetic thing to say.

2- the whole "same **** every time" regarding a Pacquiao right hook. The fact that in his fight vs Pacquiao Hatton was dropped with this very move is just icing on the cake.

and 3 - one of my personal favorites quotes. regarding the PBF-Hatton fight, "December 8th will be the end of him" .. end of what? his undefeated boxing record, or his life? is Hatton planning to end Floyd Jr's life? Gimme a break, this is Boxing Ricky, not Mortal Kombat. Way to sound like a complete over dramatic tool.

in conclusion
**having confidence is one thing, and almost expected of the best to get where they have in their respective careers, however over confidence can do the exact opposite, in building you up into a level of thinking that is not at all productive.

well, you also have to consider that floyd sr showing up late may have messed up hatton's routine.

but yeah, hatton was overconfident.

[THEDOC]

I really hope this doesn't come off. It's a meaningless fight, plus they are good friends which i think would make it almost exhibition-like.

[ncpitbull]

Not effective pressure anymore? You've come to that conclusion from what? His fight against Pacquiao? What all 2 rounds of it? His pressure was very very effective against Malignaggi in the previous fight before that. He just had a terrible night against Manny, the f**ing P4P #1 fighter in the world.

Aww.......yeah, generally speaking if his pressure was effective he probably would not have been floored twice in the first round. Then go on to be knocked out in the second round by a fighter who started his career at 106lbs (Manny). Effective pressure generally means you are scoring points while being aggressive taking minimal punishment, not getting knocked down or out for that matter. Not trying to knock Ricky, just telling the truth. I happen not to think Many is the pound for pound champ. I mean he does have three loses, with two of those loses coming by way of body shots. IMO

[Talisayen]

A piece of advice to Hatton...







STOP EMBARRASSING YOURSELF!

[larry x]

damn i actually see him losing to forbes to be honest

[The Hammer]

damn i actually see him losing to forbes to be honest

I think Forbes will deserve to win a decision, but if the fight's in Manchester they'll likely give it to Ricky anyway.

[larry x]

I think Forbes will deserve to win a decision, but if the fight's in Manchester they'll likely give it to Ricky anyway.

great point..thats why they are choosing him i guess..cause they know he wont ko rickey..and no way they'll give forbes the fight

[Burner]

Forbes UD.