Just read this fellas view on Hatton and totally agree with him so thought i'd share it in here rather than some of the pricks sticking their comments in over on the main board.
Think he's nailed it really
Dan (Manchester):07 May 2009 12:05 cont...Another trainer with new methods? Hatton can't change. He's embarrassed but that'll subside. Is it worth trying to please his fans for a fight that will do nothing for his reputation. All he cared about in the end was this p4p No1 myth. I cant see any motivation left.Mayweather was his dream - he lost, he questioned himself, questioned his desire, whether he was past it...Manny was his 2nd chance, he rejuvinated himself and got belief from the Paulie fight and his new trainer. His dream has shattered. Motivation to train to such an extent Nothing will motivate him the same ever again.
Dan (Manchester):07 May 2009 12:04 cont...Many more will fancy their chances now. You can't walk through punches forever.
I don't see any point on keep fighting in the hope that one day you actually carry out a game plan a trainer sets out. He could go on forever until that day comes but I think health has to come first. Floyd Snr said Hatton didn't stick to any of the plan (though at large it was supposed to be relentless pressure)..albeit behind the jab and head movement. Hatton has no belts now, Ring Magazine belt gone, IBO - quite meaningless in the first place. Marquez v Mayweather (p4p elite) loser at this stage could see him taking yet more punishment. Or a meaningless fight for the sake of trying to end on a high v Katsidis or Witter...is it worth it?
Dan (Manchester):07 May 2009 12:04 My issue - Why fight Katsidis, Khan or Witter- Hatton has fought for years the same way. It's too late in the day in my opinion to change his style. He talked about tactics and a game plan for the Malignaggi fight and I think the ease he had in beating Paulie probably fooled a lot of people. He did jab slightly more but Paulie has no punch and Hatton resorted largely to walking through his jabs and pressure fighting as he does best. He was supposed to jab and move and test Manny out first but this 'I'm stronger' talk got the better of him and he thought he could walk through Pac's punches. Truth is Pac was too quick and employed his game plan perfectly (Roach deserves credit where it's due). I also believe Hatton's punch resistence is on the slide. He was KO'd by Mayweather and rocked by Lazcano (never a big puncher).
His further brutal KO at the hands of Pac shows chin's don't last forever. Hatton is too predictable and his flaws have been exposed by two elite fighters.
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