Boycott DLH v Hatton!!!

What kind of idiot do they take the fans for? This would be a man who fought at Mwt fighting a man who can't even make Welt. This is strictly a 'gate' and 'money' fight. IMO, the fans should not allow themselves be taken for a $60 PPV ride that we already know will NOT be compelling. For me, Hatton will have a hard enought time unifying the JuWelt division. As I see it:

Gavin Rees--his easiest opponent. He should go after he or Kotelnic to get the ball rolling.
Witter--his biggest 'at home' fight, and what a give back for the UK fans!
Malignaggi--I hate his pitty-pat punches, but he will box the socks off of Ricky. If Cotto didn't stop Paulie, no way Hatton will.
Ricardo Torres--this would be a barn burner--puncher v. brawler. My personal favorite on the list, though Witter fight would be much bigger.

If Oscar has a pair, he will fight Vernon Forrest at 154, but he knows he will lose.

SOUND OFF!!! ;D ;D ;D

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Originally Posted by ArawakWarria

What kind of idiot do they take the fans for? This would be a man who fought at Mwt fighting a man who can't even make Welt. This is strictly a 'gate' and 'money' fight. IMO, the fans should not allow themselves be taken for a $60 PPV ride that we already know will NOT be compelling. For me, Hatton will have a hard enought time unifying the JuWelt division. As I see it:

Gavin Rees--his easiest opponent. He should go after he or Kotelnic to get the ball rolling.
Witter--his biggest 'at home' fight, and what a give back for the UK fans!
Malignaggi--I hate his pitty-pat punches, but he will box the socks off of Ricky. If Cotto didn't stop Paulie, no way Hatton will.
Ricardo Torres--this would be a barn burner--puncher v. brawler. My personal favorite on the list, though Witter fight would be much bigger.

If Oscar has a pair, he will fight Vernon Forrest at 154, but he knows he will lose.

SOUND OFF!!! ;D ;D ;D

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It's funny how Hatton went from HERO to ZERO by losing to the best fighter in the world, I think this treatment is unfair and bias

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Originally Posted by ArawakWarria

What kind of idiot do they take the fans for? This would be a man who fought at Mwt fighting a man who can't even make Welt. This is strictly a 'gate' and 'money' fight. IMO, the fans should not allow themselves be taken for a $60 PPV ride that we already know will NOT be compelling. For me, Hatton will have a hard enought time unifying the JuWelt division. As I see it:

Gavin Rees--his easiest opponent. He should go after he or Kotelnic to get the ball rolling.
Witter--his biggest 'at home' fight, and what a give back for the UK fans!
Malignaggi--I hate his pitty-pat punches, but he will box the socks off of Ricky. If Cotto didn't stop Paulie, no way Hatton will.
Ricardo Torres--this would be a barn burner--puncher v. brawler. My personal favorite on the list, though Witter fight would be much bigger.

If Oscar has a pair, he will fight Vernon Forrest at 154, but he knows he will lose.

SOUND OFF!!! ;D ;D ;D

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It's funny how Hatton went from HERO to ZERO by losing to the best fighter in the world, I think this treatment is unfair and bias

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I think its more a case of Hattons weekness has been exposed in that he is not big enough to fight above light welter weight.

He does not have the strength inside to bully opponents .

Dont forget Mayweather is not a big welter and he looked much stronger than Ricky even on the inside.


But if the fight was made I would watch coz you never know what might happen in the fight game.

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Originally Posted by ArawakWarria

What kind of idiot do they take the fans for? This would be a man who fought at Mwt fighting a man who can't even make Welt. This is strictly a 'gate' and 'money' fight. IMO, the fans should not allow themselves be taken for a $60 PPV ride that we already know will NOT be compelling. For me, Hatton will have a hard enought time unifying the JuWelt division. As I see it:

Gavin Rees--his easiest opponent. He should go after he or Kotelnic to get the ball rolling.
Witter--his biggest 'at home' fight, and what a give back for the UK fans!
Malignaggi--I hate his pitty-pat punches, but he will box the socks off of Ricky. If Cotto didn't stop Paulie, no way Hatton will.
Ricardo Torres--this would be a barn burner--puncher v. brawler. My personal favorite on the list, though Witter fight would be much bigger.

If Oscar has a pair, he will fight Vernon Forrest at 154, but he knows he will lose.

SOUND OFF!!! ;D ;D ;D

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It's funny how Hatton went from HERO to ZERO by losing to the best fighter in the world, I think this treatment is unfair and bias

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I think its more a case of Hattons weekness has been exposed in that he is not big enough to fight above light welter weight.

He does not have the strength inside to bully opponents .

Dont forget Mayweather is not a big welter and he looked much stronger than Ricky even on the inside.


But if the fight was made I would watch coz you never know what might happen in the fight game.

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This is not an attack on you but I believe that people are saying Ricky was not ready for WW to try and take away any credit Floyd may recieve for beating him, and it's a shame. Remember that Ricky turned WW before Cotto (before going back down) now people are saying that Cotto is a natural WW ::**, after he get's his ass handed to him people will say he need's to go back down to 140 as well

BrazilianBomber,what the heck is wrong with you bro? IF BILLY GRAHAM AND HATTON'S FATHER ARE SAYING HATTON IS TOO SMALL FOR WW AND DON'T WANT TO SEE HIM FIGHT TOP FIGHTERS THERE,where the heck does "Oh only Floyd haters are saying Hatton is too small for WW come from? Come on bro,some common sense.

It doesn't matter who went to WW first,who has beaten the better fighters at WW?Cotto. Who has shwon he has settled into the weight more?Cotto. For all intents and purposes,Hatton could very well have been 0-2 at WW,it just so happens he squeaked a W in his fight with Collazo who is at best, a top 10 WW. So I'm not really understanding ANY of your points which have 0 logic behind them.

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BrazilianBomber,what the heck is wrong with you bro? IF BILLY GRAHAM AND HATTON'S FATHER ARE SAYING HATTON IS TOO SMALL FOR WW AND DON'T WANT TO SEE HIM FIGHT TOP FIGHTERS THERE,where the heck does "Oh only Floyd haters are saying Hatton is too small for WW come from? Come on bro,some common sense.

It doesn't matter who went to WW first,who has beaten the better fighters at WW?Cotto. Who has shwon he has settled into the weight more?Cotto. For all intents and purposes,Hatton could very well have been 0-2 at WW,it just so happens he squeaked a W in his fight with Collazo who is at best, a top 10 WW. So I'm not really understanding ANY of your points which have 0 logic behind them.

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You took the words right out of my mouth!! It seems like the Brazilian Bomber had his feelings hurt when Hatton lost. I must disagree with him when he laments the "fact" that Hatton went from "hero to zero." I would say yes, but only at 147. At 140 he is still a hero!

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If Oscar has a pair, he will fight Vernon Forrest at 154, but he knows he will lose.

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I think if Oscar has a pair... he will never allow Joe Cortez to ref a Golden Boy fight again. I hope that crook is buying lil debbie snacks with foodstamps next time i go to the grocery store.

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Originally Posted by ArawakWarria

If Oscar has a pair, he will fight Vernon Forrest at 154, but he knows he will lose.

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I think if Oscar has a pair... he will never allow Joe Cortez to ref a Golden Boy fight again. I hope that crook is buying lil debbie snacks with foodstamps next time i go to the grocery store.

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No See thats were you are WRONG!!!....Oscar has just signed Joe Cortez as the official Golden Boy Promotions Referee :-[

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Originally Posted by brazilianbomber

This is not an attack on you but I believe that people are saying Ricky was not ready for WW to try and take away any credit Floyd may recieve for beating him, and it's a shame.

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Exactly..I hate how people are now bringing the weight arguement back into it. This match would have been EXACTLY the same at Junior Welterweight! How would it have been any different? Ricky already said he is going to train as though he is fight at Junior Welterweight because regardless, Hatton always comes in on fight night weighing over 150 even when he is at Junior Welterweight! Floyd always comes in weighing 147 on fight night..even against De La Hoya! So if the fight was to take place at Junior Welter, Hatton would have weighed what he normally weighs and Floyd would have gone back up close to 147 after the weigh in.

I swear we already decided before this fight that the weight wasn't going to be a factor? Now its being used as an excuse.

Boycott DLH-Hatton? Fuck no! Hatton would get massacred. And I'm watching

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Originally Posted by ArawakWarria

What kind of idiot do they take the fans for? This would be a man who fought at Mwt fighting a man who can't even make Welt. This is strictly a 'gate' and 'money' fight. IMO, the fans should not allow themselves be taken for a $60 PPV ride that we already know will NOT be compelling. For me, Hatton will have a hard enought time unifying the JuWelt division. As I see it:

Gavin Rees--his easiest opponent. He should go after he or Kotelnic to get the ball rolling.
Witter--his biggest 'at home' fight, and what a give back for the UK fans!
Malignaggi--I hate his pitty-pat punches, but he will box the socks off of Ricky. If Cotto didn't stop Paulie, no way Hatton will.
Ricardo Torres--this would be a barn burner--puncher v. brawler. My personal favorite on the list, though Witter fight would be much bigger.

If Oscar has a pair, he will fight Vernon Forrest at 154, but he knows he will lose.

SOUND OFF!!! ;D ;D ;D

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It's funny how Hatton went from HERO to ZERO by losing to the best fighter in the world, I think this treatment is unfair and bias

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I think its more a case of Hattons weekness has been exposed in that he is not big enough to fight above light welter weight.

He does not have the strength inside to bully opponents .

Dont forget Mayweather is not a big welter and he looked much stronger than Ricky even on the inside.


But if the fight was made I would watch coz you never know what might happen in the fight game.

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This is not an attack on you but I believe that people are saying Ricky was not ready for WW to try and take away any credit Floyd may recieve for beating him, and it's a shame. Remember that Ricky turned WW before Cotto (before going back down) now people are saying that Cotto is a natural WW ::**, after he get's his a** handed to him people will say he need's to go back down to 140 as well

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Why does it matter who went up first? It just seems pretty clear that Cotto's taken to 147 better, he's the bigger, stronger looking guy. I don't remember exactly what Hatton weighed in as on fight nights at 140 but I'm pretty sure it wasn't 157 or 158 like Cotto would. Cotto was clearly cutting more weight. He clearly looks stronger at 147.

Not everything's an attack on Floyd, I know a lot of Floyd fans will never ever believe that, its like a persecution complex or some shit. Its not totally unjustified cause there are some people that just irrationally hate Floyd and say stupid shit like Floyd ran from Corley, etc, but when some people say things like they think Cotto's more suited for 147 that's all they really mean.

No way I'm paying to see Hatton/De La Hoya. I'll just wait for the RBR{all 3 of them ;D}. They better put a damn good undercard on the show before I waste my money watching that. I'd rather watch VD's avatar :laugh:

Your kidding right?
This makes total sense for both of them
Hatton isnt a PPV draw in the states on his own yet,a high profile win might put him there
Oscar needs a high profile win to maintain his status as a legit PPV draw,because his star is faiding

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Your kidding right?
This makes total sense for both of them
Hatton isnt a PPV draw in the states on his own yet,a high profile win might put him there
Oscar needs a high profile win to maintain his status as a legit PPV draw,because his star is faiding

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Well as far as $$$ is concerned, it makes perfect sense for both, especially Oscar. But from personal fan viewpoint, this fight means nothing. Oscar won't make a greater legacy fighting Hatton. Hatton will get beaten criminally, and even if he wins everyone would say Oscar was shot{and they'd be right IMO}. I don't care if they fight, I'm just not paying for it{unless VD loans me the money} ;D

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Your kidding right?
This makes total sense for both of them
Hatton isnt a PPV draw in the states on his own yet,a high profile win might put him there
Oscar needs a high profile win to maintain his status as a legit PPV draw,because his star is faiding

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Well as far as $$$ is concerned, it makes perfect sense for both, especially Oscar. But from personal fan viewpoint, this fight means nothing. Oscar won't make a greater legacy fighting Hatton. Hatton will get beaten criminally, and even if he wins everyone would say Oscar was shot{and they'd be right IMO}. I don't care if they fight, I'm just not paying for it{unless VD loans me the money} ;D

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Oh dont get wrong,I wouldnt buy it,but it makes sense for Hatton as it would be a high profile fight after a high profile loss.
For De La Hoya it would be a high profile fight after a series of pretty high profile losses
No matter who wins
It puts Hattons star back in to ascendancy,or it save Oscars from decline. Its not a fight that interests me stylisticly,admittably,but it makes sense for the combatants

As much as I dislike Oscar, he is still pretty good for the sport. Anyone who steps into the ring with Oscar, get's paid and paid well. Oscar is still a very competitive opponent and he has DIE HARD FANS who will pay to watch Oscar fight anyone, even if this means Oscar is fighting a midget. Let's not forget that the midget also has a huge fan base. Oscar still has a lot of option left and I for one am torn between wanting to watch Cotto/ODLH. To be honest, I would not mind seeing Cotto get a big pay like some of the other big names in this sport.
I am not interested in seeing PBF/ODLH II, that's for sure.

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BrazilianBomber,what the heck is wrong with you bro? IF BILLY GRAHAM AND HATTON'S FATHER ARE SAYING HATTON IS TOO SMALL FOR WW AND DON'T WANT TO SEE HIM FIGHT TOP FIGHTERS THERE,where the heck does "Oh only Floyd haters are saying Hatton is too small for WW come from? Come on bro,some common sense.

It doesn't matter who went to WW first,who has beaten the better fighters at WW?Cotto. Who has shwon he has settled into the weight more?Cotto. For all intents and purposes,Hatton could very well have been 0-2 at WW,it just so happens he squeaked a W in his fight with Collazo who is at best, a top 10 WW. So I'm not really understanding ANY of your points which have 0 logic behind them.

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You qouted the post so obviously something hit home with you, you keep skimming through these Hatton threads trying to convince people that Ricky can do no damage at WW and so many people think it's bullshit. Floyd beat the guy because he was a better fighter not because he was a bigger fighter AND YOU TALK ABOUT 0 LOGIC, Floyd is a very small WW it just so happens he is very talented and can deal with the jump up, you make it seem like he was fighting Paul Williams or Antonio Margarito and that he could not deal with the size differential, I simply don't know what's wrong with your brain, after debating with you on multiple occassions in the last couple of day's it's clear you are not going to get it through your skull so I will say this for the last time

1. Who has beaten the better fighters at WW? You are telling me that Ricky Hatton can not beat Zab Judah ::** and Hatton fighting Mosley (36) would be very competitive, just like the Cotto-Mosley fight was, so to be honest I believe this is silly question, if Hatton took that road it could very well be getting fighter of the year votes, and for the record I don't think Judah could rock Hatton like he did Cotto
2. Cotto has looked like he settles into the weight better because he has not fought PBF, after he does that then tell me how natural he looks in the weight, I guarantee what happened to Hatton will happen to Cotto
3. Your bias has made me defend two fighters that I am not a fan of (PBF, Hatton), I believe PBF would beat Hatton at any possible weight that the two can fight in (140 or not) so 147 had nothing to do with it, you have made Hatton losing to the best fighter in the world a shameful thing, and I believe that is immature, ignorant, and unfair/bias
4. If it's true that Billy Graham and his father want him back at 140 it's a business decision, he can dominate 140, he will never dominate 147 as long as PBF is around, so if he has no problems making the weight you might as well stay in the division you can dominate, he has been at 140 for a while, I am pretty sure he does not have a problem filling in at 147
5. I don't know why you have such disdain for Hatton's loss to PBF but it is highly childish and need's to stop, a loss is a loss we don't need you to bring 1,000 excuses into it

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BrazilianBomber,what the heck is wrong with you bro? IF BILLY GRAHAM AND HATTON'S FATHER ARE SAYING HATTON IS TOO SMALL FOR WW AND DON'T WANT TO SEE HIM FIGHT TOP FIGHTERS THERE,where the heck does "Oh only Floyd haters are saying Hatton is too small for WW come from? Come on bro,some common sense.

It doesn't matter who went to WW first,who has beaten the better fighters at WW?Cotto. Who has shwon he has settled into the weight more?Cotto. For all intents and purposes,Hatton could very well have been 0-2 at WW,it just so happens he squeaked a W in his fight with Collazo who is at best, a top 10 WW. So I'm not really understanding ANY of your points which have 0 logic behind them.

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You qouted the post so obviously something hit home with you, you keep skimming through these Hatton threads trying to convince people that Ricky can do no damage at WW and so many people think it's bullshit. Floyd beat the guy because he was a better fighter not because he was a bigger fighter AND YOU TALK ABOUT 0 LOGIC, Floyd is a very small WW it just so happens he is very talented and can deal with the jump up, you make it seem like he was fighting Paul Williams or Antonio Margarito and that he could not deal with the size differential, I simply don't know what's wrong with your brain, after debating with you on multiple occassions in the last couple of day's it's clear you are not going to get it through your skull so I will say this for the last time

1. Who has beaten the better fighters at WW? You are telling me that Ricky Hatton can not beat Zab Judah ::** and Hatton fighting Mosley (36) would be very competitive, just like the Cotto-Mosley fight was, so to be honest I believe this is silly question, if Hatton took that road it could very well be getting fighter of the year votes, and for the record I don't think Judah could rock Hatton like he did Cotto
2. Cotto has looked like he settles into the weight better because he has not fought PBF, after he does that then tell me how natural he looks in the weight, I guarantee what happened to Hatton will happen to Cotto
3. Your bias has made me defend two fighters that I am not a fan of (PBF, Hatton), I believe PBF would beat Hatton at any possible weight that the two can fight in (140 or not) so 147 had nothing to do with it, you have made Hatton losing to the best fighter in the world a shameful thing, and I believe that is immature, ignorant, and unfair/bias
4. If it's true that Billy Graham and his father want him back at 140 it's a business decision, he can dominate 140, he will never dominate 147 as long as PBF is around, so if he has no problems making the weight you might as well stay in the division you can dominate, he has been at 140 for a while, I am pretty sure he does not have a problem filling in at 147
5. I don't know why you have such disdain for Hatton's loss to PBF but it is highly childish and need's to stop, a loss is a loss we don't need you to bring 1,000 excuses into it

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Hatton can not cut it at WW. He can't beat Judah and he can't beat Mosley. He has been chased out of the Welter Weight division TWICE and is a place he knows he does not belong. Floyd beat a blown up junior welter weight. WOW.
Sit down. Did you forget the gift Collazo fight?

Would this Boycott be similar to the 'Roycott' we saw in 2001 when fans were talking about not buying RJJ fights? ???

Brazlian seems you are the only one here that thinks Hatton can cut it. Ice says no, Gamo says no, Danny G says no and i am saying no. You are acting like a idiot and you complain about Danny. Hatton be competive with Mosly please don't make me laugh and if Hatton getting rocked PBF who is not a power hitter by the way at the welter weight division  what you think going to happen when Cotto, Cintron, Molsey and Margrito hit him he might die then there is Williams who would put him down probaly to. My god he got rocked and had a tough fight with Callozo a man that Molsey delt with easy and completly shot out seems like he was not even trying. Cotto is way better then Hatton is at the weight and has better wins and has a better Chance at PBF then anyone expect Williams who i think i really favor to beat Floyd. Hatton style makes him have the need to be stronger and he can not do that at welterweight so stop saying he does because i sick of hearing it Brazlian it is such a stupid thing to say. Tell you the truth i think he goes backs to the lightwelters and gets out boxed by Maggline and then has a fight with Witter then has Oscar Knock him into retirement so thats it for Hatton and he is just another good fighter that probably be forgotten in the US about 15 years from now.

And if you think i am the only one that thinks so then just go look at the poles more then half says he has no chance and proabley even more say no.

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Originally Posted by ArawakWarria

What kind of idiot do they take the fans for? This would be a man who fought at Mwt fighting a man who can't even make Welt. This is strictly a 'gate' and 'money' fight. IMO, the fans should not allow themselves be taken for a $60 PPV ride that we already know will NOT be compelling. For me, Hatton will have a hard enought time unifying the JuWelt division. As I see it:

Gavin Rees--his easiest opponent. He should go after he or Kotelnic to get the ball rolling.
Witter--his biggest 'at home' fight, and what a give back for the UK fans!
Malignaggi--I hate his pitty-pat punches, but he will box the socks off of Ricky. If Cotto didn't stop Paulie, no way Hatton will.
Ricardo Torres--this would be a barn burner--puncher v. brawler. My personal favorite on the list, though Witter fight would be much bigger.

If Oscar has a pair, he will fight Vernon Forrest at 154, but he knows he will lose.

SOUND OFF!!! ;D ;D ;D

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HATTON is the UNDISPUTED light welterweight champion regardless of belts he holds.

To be honest BrazilianBomber,I'm not wading through all of that. You're just regurtitating the same schpeel over and over. Hatton has a chance to beat Mosley?Of course he can as evidenced by his 2 performances at WW so far ??? ::** That's what I mean by ZERO logic. Where is you evidence/points that he could even stand a chance with a strong WW like Shane?

You're the one looking childish when your going out of your way to make Floyd's win even bigger than it already.

Was it a good win?Yes,I was one of the first to congratulate Floyd.

Was Hatton a threat?Yes,of sorts.

Is Hatton a proven fighter at WW and can he hang with the elites at WW?NO?!!!

Grow into the division. Anyone? ::**

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Grow into the division. Anyone? ::**

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