Hatton Mayweather- Official Build Up and Fight

[Boogs]

There is no way I am going to stay awake for this one, does anyone know what time they will be climbing into the ring so I can set my alarm?

[slimbimjim]

So are there any internet streams?

[FatTony]

Then I read the comment by Hopkins to Calzaghe that he would never lose to a white boy...

Hence Hopkins continuous attempt to dodge fighting this particular whiteboy.

[Dhav]

I'm going for Floyd in 10

[kurtangle01]

Cheers, Kurt. Tempted to stay up, although I'm not a connoisseur of the pugilistic arts. Just hope all this media circus hasn't taken it toll on Hatton or distracted his focus.

That's the one thing that's worryng me. I have no doubt that Ricky can win the fight, I'm not saying he will do it but I think he is capable of it, but the press seem to build people up in this country and when they do that the fall from grace is normally less than pretty.

I must admit that I'm surprised by the main stream media attention the fight has recieved. I've watched boxing for years and I honestly can't remember there being so much hype about a fight that a brit has fought in.

It's not a bad thing but as is the way with the press in this country they build someone up and then knock them down. I fear that if Ricky loses they'll do the same. I hope not though because he deserves much better.

[BrooklynRed]

I think Floyd will win a unanimous decision. He is a tough, determined fighter as well, but I think his reach advantage and his speed with the jab will prevent Hatton from getting inside and giving him the business. If Floyd can keep him back a bit and maintain his discipline, I think he will win; All respect to Hatton, who I admire a great deal as a fighter, but I think after dominating the first few rounds with his aggression, Floyd will figure him out and out box him.

Like I said in the other thread, though, the most important thing is a good, entertaining fight so we all get our money's worth.

PS- When the World Cup was in Japan/Korea, we were up EVERY DAY at 2:00 am in New York until the next morning watching matches; 4:00 am is not so bad for the fight of the year!

[Helios Creed]

It's on Radio Five Live at about 3.00am.

Cheers, Kurt. Tempted to stay up, although I'm not a connoisseur of the pugilistic arts. Just hope all this media circus hasn't taken it toll on Hatton or distracted his focus.

[kurtangle01]

brash black guy vs down to earth white guy - I was thinking that a black vs white fight like this can't help but bring out unfortunate non sport-related setiments in some people (eg. white americans supporting the Brit?) and in some circles be seen as a kind of fight between races rather than two boxers, as they were billed in the 30s and earlier. Then I read the comment by Hopkins to Calzaghe that he would never lose to a white boy...

an ugly side to the otherwise beautiful spectacle of two men punching each other in the face, I suppose..

what time is it actually on and is it on the radio?

It's on Radio Five Live at about 3.00am.

[Helios Creed]

For someone who knows absolutely nothing about boxing I'm amazed and a little baffled by the overwhelming support for Hatton

brash black guy vs down to earth white guy - I was thinking that a black vs white fight like this can't help but bring out unfortunate non sport-related setiments in some people (eg. white americans supporting the Brit?) and in some circles be seen as a kind of fight between races rather than two boxers, as they were billed in the 30s and earlier. Then I read the comment by Hopkins to Calzaghe that he would never lose to a white boy...

an ugly side to the otherwise beautiful spectacle of two men punching each other in the face, I suppose..

what time is it actually on and is it on the radio?

[Icon]

It's very rare I'd support a Manc but I hope Ricky takes him in under 5 rounds.
Come on!!

[Chrono]

For someone who knows absolutely nothing about boxing I'm amazed and a little baffled by the overwhelming support for Hatton

He's a man of the people, like Ghandi or Jesus

[Dhav]

For someone who knows absolutely nothing about boxing I'm amazed and a little baffled by the overwhelming support for Hatton

[thesilverfoxlfc]

Mayweather is the kind of fighter that just loves people on his back the more the crowd shout for Hatton the more he'll get at him and will drive him on.

Mayweather i think will win it

[donpisci]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMRmD5EJHSU

Thanks for the link!

That was great! Don't think Mayweather expected such a hostile atmosphere, and was rightly rattled, initally anyway.

Come on Hatton!

[slimbimjim]

Will there be a live feed over the internet and what time is it on?