Thread: How is it that some people still don't believe in Ricky Hatton?

Now I'm not talking to everyone on this board, because to be fair, many are giving credit were credit is due. But there are too many haters for my liking here. C'mon guys, the guy is going out and looking for the big fights...and he just made a great fighter look very ordinary. I didn't see too many hating on Cotto after what he did to Judah last week. IMO, Floyd needs to fight both of these guys, because they're knocking out guys he couldn't. I'm wondering if Floyd could really take the punishment both of them can dish out.

Bottom line, Ricky deserves his plaudits, and if you weren't impressed by what happened on Saturday night then you should certainly be questioning your knowledge of boxing.

Im not really a Hatton fan but full credit for the 4th round stoppage of Castillo but i still dont like all the holding and grappling theirs no need for it he holds and he is'nt even hurt its frustrating to watch but until the refs start to pick up on it best of luck to him but great great result.

Originally Posted by TYSONBRUNO

Im not really a Hatton fan but full credit for the 4th round stoppage of Castillo but i still dont like all the holding and grappling theirs no need for it he holds and he is'nt even hurt its frustrating to watch but until the refs start to pick up on it best of luck to him but great great result.

I know everyone has their tastes, but seriously...whats not to like about Ricky Hatton? I sooner have 100 Ricky Hatton's flying the British flag than one Junior Witter. I hope to god Harris does the business against him.

I think on saturday night there were both leaning on eachother rather than holding. They got tangled up a lot because they were both trying to push eachother back. Against Urango he held basically because he was poorly. He didn't hold for the 1st 5 or 6 rounds but he ran out of energy and basically had to get through the fight. I think on Saturday Castillo and Hatton were both as bad as eachother.

Well it depends what you mean by "not believing" in Ricky Hatton.....

For example, I believe Hatton looked very impressive on saturday night, and I believe he's without a doubt the #1 guy in the world at 140.

However, I don't believe he can beat any of the top 5 welterweights in the world.

Originally Posted by bzkfn

Originally Posted by TYSONBRUNO

Im not really a Hatton fan but full credit for the 4th round stoppage of Castillo but i still dont like all the holding and grappling theirs no need for it he holds and he is'nt even hurt its frustrating to watch but until the refs start to pick up on it best of luck to him but great great result.

I know everyone has their tastes, but seriously...whats not to like about Ricky Hatton? I sooner have 100 Ricky Hatton's flying the British flag than one Junior Witter. I hope to god Harris does the business against him.

Its all the holding mate when its not needed he's not even hurt and he's holding it frustrates me watching it

Originally Posted by TYSONBRUNO

Originally Posted by bzkfn

Originally Posted by TYSONBRUNO

Im not really a Hatton fan but full credit for the 4th round stoppage of Castillo but i still dont like all the holding and grappling theirs no need for it he holds and he is'nt even hurt its frustrating to watch but until the refs start to pick up on it best of luck to him but great great result.

I know everyone has their tastes, but seriously...whats not to like about Ricky Hatton? I sooner have 100 Ricky Hatton's flying the British flag than one Junior Witter. I hope to god Harris does the business against him.

Its all the holding mate when its not needed he's not even hurt and he's holding it frustrates me watching it

The holding on Saturday was just as much Castillo and Hatton was the one who fought out of clinches with wicked combinations. Witter couldn't handle that and you know it. You have got to hope this fight doesn't come off because if it does, your house is mine!

Originally Posted by SweetPea

Well it depends what you mean by "not believing" in Ricky Hatton.....

For example, I believe Hatton looked very impressive on saturday night, and I believe he's without a doubt the #1 guy in the world at 140.

However, I don't believe he can beat any of the top 5 welterweights in the world.

Honestly...I think he'd beat Margarito. I don't rate him tbh. It's all the Tony fans that have built this guy, and until he beats someone of note, I'm not gunna give him credit. I think Ricky can outbox him.

I've never seen Williams fight, so I can't really comment.

Cotto would be a great fight, and it's a pick em, but i'd go with Cotto because I think he's one of the best in the sport.

I don't think Mosley has the desire anymore as he said recently he wants one more before retirement, so I think Hatton can win that one.

He has every chance against Floyd. If he traps him, he beats him, but Floyd is hard to pin down.

I'm a big Hatton fan though, so I know my opinions on this one are slightly bias.

Originally Posted by bzkfn

Now I'm not talking to everyone on this board, because to be fair, many are giving credit were credit is due. But there are too many haters for my liking here. C'mon guys, the guy is going out and looking for the big fights...and he just made a great fighter look very ordinary. I didn't see too many hating on Cotto after what he did to Judah last week. IMO, Floyd needs to fight both of these guys, because they're knocking out guys he couldn't. I'm wondering if Floyd could really take the punishment both of them can dish out.

Bottom line, Ricky deserves his plaudits, and if you weren't impressed by what happened on Saturday night then you should certainly be questioning your knowledge of boxing.

I hope your kidding me. If you think CAStillo was anything compared to the guy who fought Mayweather 4-5 years ago your fooling yourself. The reason why people aren't "hating" on Cotto is because he didn't have those two horrid performances against Urango and Collazo. I think Hatton could beat anyone at 147 besides PBF, or he has the potential to, but I doubt he will be able to. He has the speed, but he doesn't fight the right way.

Urango he was ill with flu

Collazo he had 5 weeks preparation to go up a weight and fight a beltholder at first attempt

If you dont believe look at how different he was against Castillo

He did look good, but he also looked good at the begining of his fight against Collazo and against Urango. Hatton has always gotten to a quick start my question is whether or not he can still sustain it against larger fighters.

If you want to see it sustained then look at the Tszyu fight

However against bigger fighters there is no real evidence yes or no (Collazo being only 5 weeks preparation to fight a beltholder at a higher weight with no tune up fight)

Regarding Welterweight we all have that question - and noone knows !

Originally Posted by Taeth

Originally Posted by bzkfn

Now I'm not talking to everyone on this board, because to be fair, many are giving credit were credit is due. But there are too many haters for my liking here. C'mon guys, the guy is going out and looking for the big fights...and he just made a great fighter look very ordinary. I didn't see too many hating on Cotto after what he did to Judah last week. IMO, Floyd needs to fight both of these guys, because they're knocking out guys he couldn't. I'm wondering if Floyd could really take the punishment both of them can dish out.

Bottom line, Ricky deserves his plaudits, and if you weren't impressed by what happened on Saturday night then you should certainly be questioning your knowledge of boxing.

I hope your kidding me. If you think CAStillo was anything compared to the guy who fought Mayweather 4-5 years ago your fooling yourself. The reason why people aren't "hating" on Cotto is because he didn't have those two horrid performances against Urango and Collazo. I think Hatton could beat anyone at 147 besides PBF, or he has the potential to, but I doubt he will be able to. He has the speed, but he doesn't fight the right way.

I'm a big Cotto fan, but he was nothing against Urkal, rocked big time by Torres and had problems with Corley. Judah is hardly at his best right now...these are pretty much the same reasons people hate on Hatton.

Don't get me wrong, I love Cotto. My opinion is that every fighter is entitled to have a bad day at the office.

Originally Posted by bzkfn

Originally Posted by SweetPea

Well it depends what you mean by "not believing" in Ricky Hatton.....

For example, I believe Hatton looked very impressive on saturday night, and I believe he's without a doubt the #1 guy in the world at 140.

However, I don't believe he can beat any of the top 5 welterweights in the world.

Honestly...I think he'd beat Margarito. I don't rate him tbh. It's all the Tony fans that have built this guy, and until he beats someone of note, I'm not gunna give him credit. I think Ricky can outbox him.

I've never seen Williams fight, so I can't really comment.

Cotto would be a great fight, and it's a pick em, but i'd go with Cotto because I think he's one of the best in the sport.

I don't think Mosley has the desire anymore as he said recently he wants one more before retirement, so I think Hatton can win that one.

He has every chance against Floyd. If he traps him, he beats him, but Floyd is hard to pin down.

I'm a big Hatton fan though, so I know my opinions on this one are slightly bias.

I think of all the Welterweights, Margarito poses the BIGGEST threat to Hatton. He's a very strong puncher and throws shots at odd angles, Collazo was finding hatton with a lead right hook, a similar punch to what Margarito would throw because he stands very square. If Hatton v Cotto ever did come off i wouldn't be surprised if we saw Cotto going southpaw to land the lead right hook too, cos it is a definite weakness of Hatton's.

Originally Posted by bzkfn

Now I'm not talking to everyone on this board, because to be fair, many are giving credit were credit is due. But there are too many haters for my liking here. C'mon guys, the guy is going out and looking for the big fights...and he just made a great fighter look very ordinary. I didn't see too many hating on Cotto after what he did to Judah last week. IMO, Floyd needs to fight both of these guys, because they're knocking out guys he couldn't. I'm wondering if Floyd could really take the punishment both of them can dish out.

Bottom line, Ricky deserves his plaudits, and if you weren't impressed by what happened on Saturday night then you should certainly be questioning your knowledge of boxing.

What did you see ,that I didnt ,what I saw was a opponent that didnt want to fight and didnt even try to get up ,got payed and walked away ,atleast with cotto judah fought his heart out both where cut and beaten up ,lol, well judah was ,the whole thing is the opponent makes the fight and castillo in my eyes was not even an opponent but a blank target waiting to get knocked down ,he simply did not have the tools to work his way through this fight ,when hatton fought in the 147 he didnt impress me and now cause he beat a beaten warrior you want to put him in a peddlestool ,nope it wont happen he needs to beat the top names now ,not wait till they get worn out ,lmao, I know that stragedy what now he beats arturo gotti and you gonna praise him also ,its the same thing floyed has done hand pick broken gladiaters who once where ,lol, .