Where can Ricky go now to bolster his legacy in these twilight fights?


He looked great against Paulie, and he looked a bit tighter in regard to defense and poise, BUT he still makes a lot of mistakes that guys with some pepper are going to force Hatton to deal with.

That feinted, half lunging left of his is going to get him blasted again if he moves in to take the winner of Pac and ODLH. As good as the Hitman looked Saturday, Paule Malignaggi is no Oscar de la Hoya, and certainly no Manny Pac.

What about a Cotto fight? Even though Margarito walked him down in the end, Cotto landed some phenomenal counter rights to Antonio's noggin. It's not Miguel's fault that Margarito has a stone chin. If you can recall the right hands im talking about from their fight, then maybe you can agree that I dont think Hatton would take them well.


So who does it leave? Who can Ricky realistically beat that boosts him past his current status?

God love him, and Im a huge fan, but Im nervous to see him headline against any names right now.