Boxingscene opinions on Kostya Tszyu vs Ricky Hatton

[elveiel]

N'Dou is a tough durable veteran that could push any Jr. Welter to the limit. If you saw the fight with him against Witter & how was getting blown out in the 1st half & came on strong in the 2nd half shows his heart & durability.

I dont doubt Ndou, the man is a very tough and durable fighter. He could take most top light welters the distance but he does lack world class ability.

Even if Ndou was better than Hattons opponent(which i dont agree with) there shouldnt be much doubt that Hatton would give him a beating.

BTW, i did see Ndou vs Witter and i know exactly what you mean.

[Kimmy]

I give hatton a good shot at beating Tsyzu. i favor Tsyzu to win for sure but i reakon Hatton is gonna give him hell. Also, opponents whom attack Hatton for long periods of a fight tend to be blasted out. Tsyzu would not be wise to do this. Remember also its in Rickys backyard, he`ll be buzzing and probably go for the kill early. This could be a short night but anyone who claims Hatton hasn`t got a chance is deluding themselves. He`s a top 5 jr welter!

[Martin (Top Knowledge)]

I get worried - When Hatton thinks he's got a fighter hurt, he get's all excited and goes for the kill, but tends to leave his chin in the air a little bit. That's how Magee tagged him!

I reckon Tszyu will have seen this weakness, and will maybe play possom with Hatton and invite him in then ******!**....

I reckon Hatton's pretty smart and will have already thought of this...

[jayschre]

Hatton has a chance that's for sure, now having said that I see this fight playing out in Kostya's favor. This being by far the biggest fight of Ricky's career I actually think that the fight being in his hometown is going to play into Kostya's hands and be a definate negative for Hatton. Basically imo Ricky will be charged up big time and thus blow alot of energy early and couple that with nerves and it equals Hatton getting tired unusual for him I know but thats what I think will happen, and when it does Tszyu will knock him out.

So my guess is Tszyu by ko or tko after rd. 7 or 8.


Oh and btw Run with knives ask Zab or Calvin Grove if Tszyu carries one punch ko power, cause i think they might disagree with you!

[Slipx]

ricky's opponents losses =353
kostya's opponents losses =118


say what you will about him beating kostya, go ahead and bet on fatass hatton. in the meantime ill be collecting a few grand from kostya's ko.

[Shaolin Bushido]

if hatton comes in in shape......he has a very good shot at shocking the world

Hatton will be in shape but not many guys lighter than lt heavys have been hit with a punch the likes of Kostya Tszyu! That boy has a real devestating punch on him!

It will be difficult for him to keep pressuring after receiving a couple of those. If he can even stay on his feet!

[nezahualcoyotl]

Just wondering if all the Hatton haters will be hanging on his nutz IF he does beat KT? I mean please dont be like maxboxing.com where they hang on his nuts if you win but if you lose they castrize you.

Just like if Vargas comes back strong, will all the haters cling to his nutz.

3 guys on the cusp:
Taylor, Hatton, Vargas (kinda. I seen Joval on FSN and he's so-so.)

[deuce_drop]

Kostya stops Hatton within 9 rounds. Hatton looked like a sack of **** on tv last time i saw him. double chin and ****, seriously; having to lose that weight is going to be the main focus and it is going to take away from what he really needs to train on. if you're always in shape, you can direct your attention on the task at hand. if you got to lose a considerable amount of weight and perpare for a fight, you got two tasks at hand, and that can take away from your preformance. And that is what is going to happen to Hatton. i'm sure he'll be game, but if he makes it past the 5th, he won't be competitive. kostya has to much experience and is way to solid of a fighter.... KT wins by KO.... i'm not picking a round, but, i'm saying it aint going past the 9th.........

[OliverNo1]

KT KO within 6 rounds(and im english)

[Martin (Top Knowledge)]

Kostya stops Hatton within 9 rounds. Hatton looked like a sack of **** on tv last time i saw him. double chin and ****, seriously; having to lose that weight is going to be the main focus and it is going to take away from what he really needs to train on. if you're always in shape, you can direct your attention on the task at hand. if you got to lose a considerable amount of weight and perpare for a fight, you got two tasks at hand, and that can take away from your preformance. And that is what is going to happen to Hatton. i'm sure he'll be game, but if he makes it past the 5th, he won't be competitive. kostya has to much experience and is way to solid of a fighter.... KT wins by KO.... i'm not picking a round, but, i'm saying it aint going past the 9th.........

Yeah mate... But this is the way Hatton trains. He get's out of shape between fights and then this time goes on a 14 week training camp and peaks spot on fight night.

Different fighters prepare in different way's and this seems to work for Hatton.

He always turns up for the fight in absolute top shape and set's a blistering pace for 3 minutes of every round!

Don't take any notice of what shape you saw him in 4 months before the fight in the showtime interview.