Mayweathers advisor calls out Hatton.

[Chris]

Thats not to slag off RH in any way either as he's brilliant but 147 suits Cotto far more and Mayweather for me is just incredible.

[bazza76]

Thats not to slag off RH in any way either as he's brilliant but 147 suits Cotto far more and Mayweather for me is just incredible.

I think Cotto would be too strong for Hatton at Welter weight, we seen Hatton at welter weight already, and he just about got away with it. He goes back doown to light welter and starts to show what he has got again. He should stay at the weight he is at for now.

[Chris]

He should stay at the weight he is at for now.

Yep, he should really, the trouble is the super fights are up at the next weight.

It's a big decision, especially if he's going to go straight up to that weight and fight one of the big boys and not a nobody to get a bit more used to it.

To be honest though I think his next fight will be at 140 against Malinaggi, just a hunch.

[kemm1]

cotto is made for hatton, hatton would stop cotto within 8 rounds.
Mayweather...mmmm, trying to be unbiased I could see Hattons workrate and come forward approach causing mayweather all sorts of problems, I dont care who mayweather has beaten in the past Hatton is unique in his style.
For me Hatton would win either by the ref stopping it as another flurry of punches came in unanswered or by a wide points margin. Mayweather is a great technician but in my opinion lacks the heart to beat hatton.

Thats how I see it, I would most certainly be willing to pay for the privelege and can see this fight coming off.

Bring it on!

That's insane, Hatton's not on the same level as Myweather. Do you think Floyd would just stand there and let Hatton bully him all of over the ring? De la Hoya tried that and he's much bigger and taller than Hatton.

I wouldn't be a shut out, but Mayweather would smoke him. Styles makes fights so Hatton should target Cotto, that woud be a great fight.

[Darth Marty]

I honestly think Hatton would beat cotto at either weight, its the easier fight for him to take.

I have watched Mayweather for a long time now and again I can see Hattons style and pure aggressiveness getting on top of floyd. For me Mayweather hasnt the power to stop hatton, barring a disaster, so Hatton would just have to concentrate on catching uo with floyd!

Obviously in boxing at the top both fights could go either way but if ya fancy it im up for a small wager in favour of Hatton against both of those guys.

[Darth Marty]

That's insane, Hatton's not on the same level as Myweather. Do you think Floyd would just stand there and let Hatton bully him all of over the ring? De la Hoya tried that and he's much bigger and taller than Hatton.

I wouldn't be a shut out, but Mayweather would smoke him. Styles makes fights so Hatton should target Cotto, that woud be a great fight.

Insane....nah, my opinion...yeah.......fancy a wager? Doubt it. :whatever:

[kemm1]

I honestly think Hatton would beat cotto at either weight, its the easier fight for him to take.

I have watched Mayweather for a long time now and again I can see Hattons style and pure aggressiveness getting on top of floyd. For me Mayweather hasnt the power to stop hatton, barring a disaster, so Hatton would just have to concentrate on catching uo with floyd!

Obviously in boxing at the top both fights could go either way but if ya fancy it im up for a small wager in favour of Hatton against both of those guys.

I'm up for a BIG wager that Mayweather would beat down Ricky. Yes Hatton's aggresive style would win a few rounds, probably three maximum four. As for Mayweather's power, he has it, but he can't be bothered to mix it when he can go for the easy option and dominate on his skill and not get couter-punched. Remember he stunned Oscar in round 5, and the Golden Boy has a very strong chin, plus that was a fight at Junior Middleweight.

[kemm1]

Insane....nah, my opinion...yeah.......fancy a wager? Doubt it. :whatever:

As I said previousy BIG wager. We can go 3 or 4 figures if you like.

[Darth Marty]

I'm up for a BIG wager that Mayweather would beat down Ricky. Yes Hatton's aggresive style would win a few rounds, probably three maximum four. As for Mayweather's power, he has it, but he can't be bothered to mix it when he can go for the easy option and dominate on his skill and not get couter-punched. Remember he stunned Oscar in round 5, and the Golden Boy has a very strong chin, plus that was a fight at Junior Middleweight.

Ok, we will wait for the fight to be sorted out and arrange for a decent size wager.
I reckon you have it wrong though my friend, if Mayweather is in the mindset of not trying to knock out his opponents he is in for a very wide awakening against Hatton.
These are just our opinions though so im happy to see what happens then put our money where our mouth is.

[kemm1]

Ok, we will wait for the fight to be sorted out and arrange for a decent size wager.
I reckon you have it wrong though my friend, if Mayweather is in the mindset of not trying to knock out his opponents he is in for a very wide awakening against Hatton.
These are just our opinions though so im happy to see what happens then put our money where our mouth is.

Sweet we'll get the wager sorted then.

We disagree 100% but at least you make a sound argument, even though you're wrong of course.

[Darth Marty]

Sweet we'll get the wager sorted then.

We disagree 100% but at least you make a sound argument, even though you're wrong of course.

im not wrong....wait and see

[kurtangle01]

Cotto at 147 is an absolute monster I have no doubt that he would be Hattons biggest test at that weight. Mayweather would be the easier of the two, if there's such a thing as an easy fight against Floyd, due to the way he fights.

If Hatton can close the distance against Mayweather without blocking to many punches with his chin he'd have a good chance of landing some of his trademark body shots. Mayweather is a slippery ******* though and would be hard to pin down.

Sadly I have to admit that I agree that it would be a points decision win to Mayweather but I would hope that Ricky would win. If he can connect with alot of body punches he could make it difficult for Floyd.

I see Mayweather has also came out and said how he wants to fight Hatton now so lets get it done!

This is a fight I want to see and a fight that if Hatton could win would make him one of the best fighters ever to come from these shores.

[Doc_Piptorious]

I think if it gets personal enough, they may not be able to avoid the fight, as it could be hyped so much.
I think it would be Ricky's first defeat as a Pro though

Mayweather is still so underrated by many people. Someone made the point about De La Hoya's size and power, Imho Oscar brings more of both to the ring that Hatton. Just take a look through some of the names that Mayweather has already beaten. Angel Manfredy, Diego Corrales, A top form Jose Luis Castillo (twice), Arturo Gatti, Genaro Hernandez, Zab Judah, and Oscar De La Hoya.

There are a lot of tough men and classy boxers on that list, with most being close to their best, with the exception of Gatti and maybe De La Hoya.


I think Mayweather gets regarded as lacking in heart by many, and that he doesn't like it when a fight gets rough, to anyone that thinks that I would recommend getting to watch a lot more of his fights.


Hatton to me is a top class fighter, one who would beat most fighters in his class, and one who easily steps into any all time best British Boxer listing. But If a 100% ready Hatton were to meet a 100% Mayweather, I just cannot see Hatton winning at all. Hatton's style is tailor made for a brilliant defensive fighter like Mayweather imho. I could see a brave Hatton getting worn done and frustrated by Mayweather in a fight similar to the one between Lennox Lewis and David Tua some years back.


Hope it comes off though, as it would be a must go to night at the MGM methinks.

[kemm1]

Mayweather wants to face Hatton
Floyd Mayweather
Mayweather is now undefeated in 38 professional fights
Floyd Mayweather says he is prepared to come out of his short-lived retirement to fight Manchester's Ricky Hatton.

Hatton is keen to take on five-weight champion Mayweather after demolishing Jose Luis Castillo on Saturday.

"I was retired, but I'll sign to fight Hatton right now," said the American.

"Ricky Hatton cannot fight. He cannot box. He throws one punch at a time and then holds. There is no skill to what he does in the ring."

Interview: Mayweather's advisor Leonard Ellerbe

Hatton claimed a stunning fourth-round stoppage over Castillo in Las Vegas on Sunday and the 28-year-old said after his victory that his main goal was to fight Mayweather, 30.


Ricky Hatton is the most over-rated fighter of the last 25 years

Floyd Mayweather

Both fighters are unbeaten, although Mayweather had previously insisted last month's victory over Oscar de la Hoya would be his final bout.

But he looks set to be tempted back to take on the Briton, whose performance against Castillo apparently failed to impress him.

"I've tried to let the things he said about me slide by but now he's 'dissing' me on national TV and I want to shut him up," said Mayweather.

"I've never wanted to hurt an opponent like I do Hatton. For me, boxing is a science but it will be a pleasure to prove to the world what a great phoney the guy is.

"Ricky Hatton is the most over-rated fighter of the last 25 years. He beat an old Kostya Tszyu and he beat an old Castillo who was shot.

"I beat Castillo twice and the first time I did it with one hand because the other was so messed up. That was five years ago when Castillo was in his prime."

Meanwhile, IBF light welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi insists he is willing to fulfil Hatton's dream of topping a bill at Madison Square Garden.


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Who should Hatton fight next?

"There's no doubt in my mind that I can beat Hatton," he said. "He's just so flawed. He's so one-dimensional. Against a good fighter like Paulie Malignaggi, Hatton will be exposed.

"I don't want to come off as disrespectful because I respect the things Hatton has accomplished. I respect his fan appeal, and he seems like a nice guy.

"Me and Hatton could be in Madison Square Garden, or Atlantic City, we can do it anywhere. But not Manchester. He'll body slam me, or bring in chairs if he wants, like in wrestling, and I wouldn't stand for that."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/6235742.stm

Pretty Boy seems a bit pissed off.

[kurtangle01]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/6235742.stm

Pretty Boy seems a bit pissed off.

The fight must happen now. Both fighters have said to much and if they don't fight they'll be classed as avoiding each other and will lose face.

Hatton Vs Mayweather in the autumn is looking a strong possibility.