Ricky Hatton... NOW he can fight in the US

[Guest]

Gatti's left hook the body is harder than Hatton's body punches. Hatton body punches are only effective because of his high workrate. Hatton has a pretty good punch but overall Gatti hits harder, they both have good chins but Gatti's is probably a little bit better. Plus Gatti has a better jab than Hatton . Hatton's best attributes are his stamina and chin. Gatti best attributes are his punching power and chin, his defence is crap, but he could outwar Hatton IMO.

Anybody with a weak chin like Zab Judah will get knocked out by Hatton.

I tell you what... it'd be great to see it, wouldn't it?

Of course, if Hatton DID win, it'd prove nothing because Gatti isn't regarded that highly, is he? At least not on here, and he HAS been beaten before.

You're right about Hatton's stamina, that's the thing - his workrate is what wins him fights, he can fight for three minutes of every single round for twelve rounds. I'm not the guy's biggest fan, but that IS impressive.

[tracylee]

I disagree, I think Zoo was just as guilty, but it seems like you don't wish to continue to back up these statements, and I don't want to feel like I'm hounding you, so I'll let the debate rest.

Thats not it...I've explained myself several times, so theres no point in beating it to death. If we do, it seems like bickering. We just disagree..no big deal. Besides, I'm busy working around the house and have to log off now. NOt running from you and/or your logic (dont you know me a little better than that?? ) just dont see the point in beating a dead horse.

[Guest]

Thats not it...I've explained myself several times, so theres no point in beating it to death. If we do, it seems like bickering. We just disagree..no big deal. Besides, I'm busy working around the house and have to log off now. NOt running from you and/or your logic (dont you know me a little better than that?? ) just dont see the point in beating a dead horse.

That's okay, I was just concerned because I remember you saying you've been attacked in this forum by others and didn't want to feel I was going down the same route. As you say, it seems like bickering.

BUT... I still think you avoided the points/tried to divert your statements, but that's cool.

[tracylee]

That's okay, I was just concerned because I remember you saying you've been attacked in this forum by others and didn't want to feel I was going down the same route. As you say, it seems like bickering.

BUT... I still think you avoided the points/tried to divert your statements, but that's cool.

No no you didnt go down that path at all..you didnt resort to calling me names and insulting my child, etc. Your cool (and I did not avoid anything, just gotta grill out now!)

[elveiel]

Gatti's left hook the body is harder than Hatton's body punches. Hatton body punches are only effective because of his high workrate. Hatton has a pretty good punch but overall Gatti hits harder, they both have good chins but Gatti's is probably a little bit better. Plus Gatti has a better jab than Hatton . Hatton's best attributes are his stamina and chin. Gatti best attributes are his punching power and chin, his defence is crap, but he could outwar Hatton IMO.

Anybody with a weak chin like Zab Judah will get knocked out by Hatton.

I think Hatton would beat Gatti by TKO, It would be a good fight though. Gatti would try to move a lot more than Tszyu did so i expect it would be more of a tear up than an inside war.

From what common foe Joe Hutchinson said Hatton is a lot stronger and punches a lot harder, how true that is i dont know. Hopefuly we will find out.

[The Troll]

I think Hatton would beat Gatti by TKO, It would be a good fight though. Gatti would try to move a lot more than Tszyu did so i expect it would be more of a tear up than an inside war.

From what common foe Joe Hutchinson said Hatton is a lot stronger and punches a lot harder, how true that is i dont know. Hopefuly we will find out.

Gatti's left hook is more powerfull than anything Hatton throws. Hatton's main advantage over Gatti is his workrate and stamina. Against a fighter like Hatton that pressures you. Gatti Stands and He FIGHTS. And that, is exactly the style you have to have to beat Hatton in Manchester. GATTI COULD MATCH HATTON'S AGRESSION, GATTI WOULD NOT LET HATTON BULLY HIM AROUND AND BACK HIM UP. HATTON CAN LAND A 3 PUNCH COMBO TO GATTI'S HEAD OR BODY GATTI WILL STAND THERE AND RESPOND WITH SOME OF HIS OWN, NOT BACK UP OR RUN. AND GATTI'S LEFT HOOK TO THE BODY IS A PUNCH HATTON HAS NEVER FACED BEFORE. GATTI KNOCKS PEOPLE OUT WITH HIS LEFT HOOK TO THE BODY.

[Guest]

No no you didnt go down that path at all..you didnt resort to calling me names and insulting my child, etc. Your cool (and I did not avoid anything, just gotta grill out now!)

Insulting your child? That's sick. Well, as long as we're cool.

[tracylee]

Insulting your child? That's sick. Well, as long as we're cool.

I agree..sick and cowardly. But yeah, we cool

[neils7147933]

Insulting your child? That's sick. Well, as long as we're cool.

Mothers and sisters are fair game to Anorak though.

[Super_Lightweight]

hmm

Anyone who justifies the refs actions is an idiot. My uncle is a ref (a good one I might add, unlike the one who reffed the Hatton fight) and he even said the ref was horrible.

And he was. Both fighters should have been penalized multiple times byany competent ref. However, although the ref obviously does not follow the rules, you cannot say the fight itself was unfair as both men wanted to fight dirty. It was plainly obvious. Tszyu said after the fight that he welcomed that style of fight, and he lost at it.

So although the ref is a fool and should be banned, the fight and result was legit. That doesn't mean a different fight in a different venue with a competent ref couldn't turn out different. We'll just have to see (if they rematch).