Thread: Demetrius Hopkins vs. Ricky Hatton

OK.... So D-Hop just won a 'Eliminator' bout against Castaneda.... for a shot at the IBF Ligh Welter. title
Meaning the winner of Urango vs. Hatton.....

Being that everyone (including me) thinks Hattons gonna and is suppose to blow Urango out in no time....

Wadda' ya guys make of D-Hop vs. Hatton? Can D-Hop with stand someone attacking his body & and someone trying to smother him against the ropes? Or can Hatton beat someone who won't stand still & will be using the entire ring to move and try to outbox him.

I know everyone want's to see Hatton vs. JLC, but I wouldn't mind seeing D-Hop vs. Hatton I think it would make for an interesting match up... Whats you take on this?

Originally Posted by CutMeMicK

OK.... So D-Hop just won a 'Eliminator' bout against Castaneda.... for a shot at the IBF Ligh Welter. title
Meaning the winner of Urango vs. Hatton.....

Being that everyone (including me) thinks Hattons gonna and is suppose to blow Urango out in no time....

Wadda' ya guys make of D-Hop vs. Hatton? Can D-Hop with stand someone attacking his body & and someone trying to smother him against the ropes? Or can Hatton beat someone who won't stand still & will be using the entire ring to move and try to outbox him.

I know everyone want's to see Hatton vs. JLC, but I wouldn't mind seeing D-Hop vs. Hatton I think it would make for an interesting match up... Whats you take on this?

i think d-hop might be payed to stand aside for hatton to fight castillo first - i cant really say to much aabout the fight tho, but from the very few highlights i seen of d-hop i think hatton exp and preasure will be ay to much for him - i have seen very little, butd-hop is still learning, and i think a step up to hatton at Lw would be way way to much for him, and an early stoppage

To be honest, when I saw D-hop on the undercard of that JMM fight, I wasn't overly impressed, but then again that is the only time I have seen him in action. On that performance alone, I think Ricky outworks him and swamps him with the usual barrage of fairly accurate punches which win him the bout.

Originally Posted by Preme

Originally Posted by CutMeMicK

OK.... So D-Hop just won a 'Eliminator' bout against Castaneda.... for a shot at the IBF Ligh Welter. title
Meaning the winner of Urango vs. Hatton.....

Being that everyone (including me) thinks Hattons gonna and is suppose to blow Urango out in no time....

Wadda' ya guys make of D-Hop vs. Hatton? Can D-Hop with stand someone attacking his body & and someone trying to smother him against the ropes? Or can Hatton beat someone who won't stand still & will be using the entire ring to move and try to outbox him.

I know everyone want's to see Hatton vs. JLC, but I wouldn't mind seeing D-Hop vs. Hatton I think it would make for an interesting match up... Whats you take on this?

i think d-hop might be payed to stand aside for hatton to fight castillo first - i cant really say to much aabout the fight tho, but from the very few highlights i seen of d-hop i think hatton exp and preasure will be ay to much for him - i have seen very little, butd-hop is still learning, and i think a step up to hatton at Lw would be way way to much for him, and an early stoppage

cc#78
Thanks for your feedback..
Well I think D-hop is really ready to step up with the big boys.... Wether it's Hatton or any other belt holder it's time for him to put up or shut up...

Originally Posted by superheavyrhun

To be honest, when I saw D-hop on the undercard of that JMM fight, I wasn't overly impressed, but then again that is the only time I have seen him in action. On that performance alone, I think Ricky outworks him and swamps him with the usual barrage of fairly accurate punches which win him the bout.

cc#235
Thanks for your feedback....
Yeah! wouldn't put tooo much on one performance.... Hes skilled and uses the ring well hes not explosive but he has quick hands and uses ring smarts menaing hes always thinking about being one step ahead of his oppoenents....

d hop should not do this

I like Demetrius, bit of a huge jump in competition though. Maybe a Hopkins-Vivian Harris fight would be better.

D-Hop would and could outbox Hatton.

Originally Posted by OumaFan

I like Demetrius, bit of a huge jump in competition though. Maybe a Hopkins-Vivian Harris fight would be better.

Yeah, hell even if he had fought Emanuel Augustus it would have been better.. I think Dhop needs to take it slow, he had a bit of a tough time with Warrick a couple fights ago, I didn't see his latest fight but regardless he should be climbing the ranks legitimately.. I think people assume things about him because his last name is Hopkins, not just talking about him for it... Who knows how well he really uses the ring or how effectively/smart he can box against a real contender.... Ive only seen I think 3 of his fights, Ramos, Warrick, and an earlier one... Well they were all somewhat dull fights honestly, and I can't say anything overly impressed me about him.. The only thing that can be said is indeed that he is patient and doesn't take risks, but that could also lead to him having no answer for a high volume fighter who can attack effectively. He doesn't seem to like leading the action or setting a decent pace.. Hatton for sure would be too much for him imo.

Originally Posted by p4pking

Originally Posted by OumaFan

I like Demetrius, bit of a huge jump in competition though. Maybe a Hopkins-Vivian Harris fight would be better.

Yeah, hell even if he had fought Emanuel Augustus it would have been better.. I think Dhop needs to take it slow, he had a bit of a tough time with Warrick a couple fights ago, I didn't see his latest fight but regardless he should be climbing the ranks legitimately.. I think people assume things about him because his last name is Hopkins, not just talking about him for it... Who knows how well he really uses the ring or how effectively/smart he can box against a real contender.... Ive only seen I think 3 of his fights, Ramos, Warrick, and an earlier one... Well they were all somewhat dull fights honestly, and I can't say anything overly impressed me about him.. The only thing that can be said is indeed that he is patient and doesn't take risks, but that could also lead to him having no answer for a high volume fighter who can attack effectively. He doesn't seem to like leading the action or setting a decent pace.. Hatton for sure would be too much for him imo.

Good posting,CC,I agree.

D-Hop has great skills but at this point in his career, I could see Hatton grabbing, hugging, mauling, and breaking D-Hop's will. D-Hop has a little trouble making 140 too, a body puncher like Hatton will make it a very rough night for D-Hop. D-Hop is great when he's got space to setup punches, Hatton will just crowd him all night. Hatton UD 12.

Too bad Witter pulled out a while back, I was looking forward to Hopkins giving Witter a serious beat down. !D- Hop vs Hatton. I see it like this .D- Hop would be overwhelmed by the constant pressure of Hatton, Ricky comes to fight, all 3 min of every round, he give you no rest , no quarter. would be a great watch .

Hatton win va 10th TKO

Basically echoing the same thing as everyone else here, that body would give Hatton a big target. Hatton wouldn't look D-Hop in the eye all night. D-Hop is good, and he's going to have a good career I do beleive but I think it's to much to soon for him right now. You can't go from Mario Ramos to Ricky Hatton in a couple short fights.

Originally Posted by amat

Basically echoing the same thing as everyone else here, that body would give Hatton a big target. Hatton wouldn't look D-Hop in the eye all night. D-Hop is good, and he's going to have a good career I do beleive but I think it's to much to soon for him right now. You can't go from Mario Ramos to Ricky Hatton in a couple short fights.

Well said HAtton would never be a walk in the park for none. D-hop has great development he should ask his uncle first if he is ready for big time.

i think if D-HOP steals some of his uncle's shady moves that would help such as headbutting, clinching and holding, jabbing the testicles when the refs not looking, and BORING everyone to death.

VERY bad fight for D-Hop right now. Hatton would be far too much for him to handle at this early stage, dont get me wrong i am really impressed by D-Hop but there is a VERYYYYY small chance of him pulling this off IMO. Hatton stoppage 5th.