Thread: Hatton

It was rather sad seeing Ricky, back in the ring when the first round was under way, I could see
he was a shell of his former self. I had a chancer of some tickets, but I'm glad I did not go.
I don't no what you lot think, but he was shot sad to watch last person, to no is the fighter himself
just hope he never fights again.

Me and my mate said the same, when he was on a heap on the floor it was like watching Elmo shooting up.

Sad times. Really wish he still had what he did, but that is life.

Originally Posted by 0james0

Me and my mate said the same, when he was on a heap on the floor it was like watching Elmo shooting up.

Sad times. Really wish he still had what he did, but that is life.

I think he was looking for redemption , great pity but there is not much pity shown in boxing.

I've just rewatched it and though there were some early positives, it was not the Ricky Hatton we knew. The second half of the fight was a gassed Hatton with weakening footwork. If he doesn't have the legs then he is in trouble. I think this was the end and Hatton should take some comfort in the knowledge that he could get in shape and take rounds off of a former champion after a 3 year lay off. He aimed too high too soon. He sopke about not wanting 8 rounders, but we saw here that was all he really had in him. He would have won an 8 rounder. He would have won a 10 rounder against a lesser opponent too.

Should fight Witter really

It is sad that people thought he could turn back the clock , i had no interest in the fight , just like so many before him , Ricky was kidding himself.

The sad fact about pro boxers, they never admit when they are past there sell by date, boxing in general
is a young man's game. Ricky style was take some to give some, this style is not one for a long carer,
as he had taken a lot of punishment in most of his fights.
Yes it was very sad end to his carer, he all way's showed his grit but that's all he had left and it was no
were near enough.!

Ricky should not have been in the ring.Hope he can look forward to the rest of his life,
and be proud of what he achieved.Thanks for the memories Ricky,and good luck for
the future.

Hatton has now retired, well I hope he exorcized them demons and can now get on with his life, if
he had won last night I hope he would have done the same thing.!
Now Ricky make Quigg, a World Champion he's a great body puncher just like yourself.

Ricky left a big hole in boxing and it seems boxing has left a big hole in him. Being retired by a body shot is some higher powers sending him a message. Heartbreaking. Good effort though...now listen to the message.

I wish him peace of mind and a happy next chapter...Awesome fighter back in the day! Priviledge to follow his career. True lionheart!

"Don't be sad that it's over...smile that it happened!"

I got the fight on,but found myself being unable to watch at times.
I can understand why Ricky wanted this fight,but it was so sad to see a man who was a shadow of he's former self.Obviously i am not happy he lost,but i think it was a blessing in disguise to be honest.I wouldn't want to watch any more of that thank you.

Somebody once questioned my view that Ricky wasn't all that great at 147....well there ya go. Also a southpaw took it to him, again. I hate it for Ricky, I do but sometimes you have to know your limits. He could have had a huge payday vs Witter or worked his way up to fight Khan which would have been easier than Malinaggi at this point in his career.

All that said, Ricky was a pressure fighter and he's lucky his career lasted so long, those guys usually burn out quick. I still wish we could have seen Hatton in his pomp vs Gatti, Corales, Morales, Cotto, and JMM...those would have been great fights win or lose granted there were several reasons we didn't see those, but they're fun to think about.

I think Khan would have tortured him to be honest. As shakey as Khan is I dont think Ricky had the kind of one punch hitting power to send him spaghetti legged.

Originally Posted by Memphis

I think Khan would have tortured him to be honest. As shakey as Khan is I dont think Ricky had the kind of one punch hitting power to send him spaghetti legged.

Perhaps...but it would have generated more money right? Khan ain't the sturdiest fighter, now neither is Ricky at this stage but a little pressure on Khan could cause him to crumble. What say you on the other fights had they happened?

Originally Posted by El Kabong

Somebody once questioned my view that Ricky wasn't all that great at 147....well there ya go.

@ 140lbs circa 2005 he was awesome though!

I think hatton was on a slow and steady decline from tszyu onwards...Respect for takin 6 straight fights in the US though.

His style of fighting, balloning up in weight and general lifestyle all contributed to his decline. You can't treat your body like that and fight like that and expect to go on and on...Watch the Urango fight, although he won it convincingly and outboxed him you could see the fire and ferocity had gone! He was a schoolin waiting to happen by the time of the mayweather fight...Lazcano fight he looked dodgy too!

He looks haggard nowadays his skin around his neck his loose, its quite tragic. I thought with the desire and determination he had that we may get some of the old hitman back. I had a feeling deep down it was a long shot though but i probably did'nt want to admit it such is my admiration for him. At least he's got his health & wealth and it's not a sustained 5 yrs or so of fighting non entities and looking bad in doing so! All the best hitman.