The list of possible Hatton opponent:
1. Pacquiao
2. Juan Diaz
3. Michael Katsidis
Source: Ricky Hatton set to wait for rematch - Times Online
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The list of possible Hatton opponent:
1. Pacquiao
2. Juan Diaz
3. Michael Katsidis
Source: Ricky Hatton set to wait for rematch - Times Online
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This news is run by a UK news organization, Times Online... The buzz of possible Hatton vs. Pacquiao fight is already invading Hatton country...
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Tim Bradley tops them all.
I hope kats stays away. I dont want him to make australias record 0-2 against hatton. He aint ready for hatton, hatton will hurt him.
I guess Hatton also tops the list of possible Pacquiao opponent. Freddie Roach is very vocal on his intention to have PAC fight Hatton after David Diaz...
PAC's list:
1. Hatton
2. Campbell
3. Valero
With both of them topping each other's list, this Hatton-PAC fight is nearing reality...
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Hatton can't fight guys in his own division anymore?
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Originally Posted by CFH
He can... but PAC definitely the bigger name compared to the guys in his own division... Plus Hatton has a bigger chance of manhandling the smaller PAC, right?
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Pac hasn't even fought at 135, let alone 140. For all we know he could be pretty ineffective at the higher weights compared to the way he dominated the lower classes. Until we see how Pac performs at 135 and 140 this fight shouldn't be anything other than fantasy.Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxerQuote:
Originally Posted by CFH
He can... but PAC definitely the bigger name compared to the guys in his own division... Plus Hatton has a bigger chance of manhandling the smaller PAC, right?
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Hatton would murder Katsidis or Diaz.
I used to really like Hatton, but the way he acted in the lead up to the Mayweather fight, and the way he's acted since then has really left me scratching my head a bit.
My take on this is - If Pac knocks out Diaz in early rounds, then I would give him a chance of beating Hatton.
It doesn't matter to me if Pac KO's Diaz in the first 15 seconds, I'd have to see him against a legitimate Jr. Welter before I even gave him a chance against Hatton.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pacstraightleft
All 3 of those names mentioned should be way way off hattons radar.
Pac should never consider the possibility of going up again to 140, guys in that division hit at a whole different level to what pac would ever of been used to.
torres, urango, ortiz - pac technically has a march on all 3, but just down to sheer punch power id suggest he`d have his work cut out with any one of them.
Same reasons for diaz and katsidis isnt even worth giving a genuine answer for.
hattons list right now should be....
1.Malignaggi - MSG
2.Torres/Holt - vegas
3.Bradley - wembley/croke park
He'd muller everyone else at 140Quote:
Originally Posted by CFH
Its already 0-2Quote:
hope kats stays away. I dont want him to make australias record 0-2 against hatton. He aint ready for hatton, hatton will hurt him.
Dont forget Hatton destroyed Australias Justin Rowsell in 2002 ;D
1 and 2 I agree with, but lets not get to excited about Bradley, Witter was terrible that night and Bradley was just slightly better, Hatton would destroy Bradley and this should not become an over hyped fightQuote:
1.Malignaggi - MSG
2.Torres/Holt - vegas
3.Bradley - wembley/croke park
No Way he can fill Wembly or Croke Park Fighting Bradley !!!
Hatton could fill wembley fighting rosie o`donnell.Quote:
Originally Posted by sonny78
50,000 tickets were sold in 4hours when nobody had a clue who hatton would actually be fighting.
The prospect of seeing britains sporting idol holding the wbc version of the title for the very 1st time would sell 120,000 in croke park- that i promise!!
PAC moving to lightweight already gives me diarrhea because of fear of PAC getting caught by a big punch by these NATURALLY bigger fighters. I pray wholeheartedly that PAC does not fight Hatton, PAC will get murdered :eek:
Hmm i'm one of the only ones who think Pac would have a great chance of beating Hatton. His frame looks like it would be comfortable carrying 140lb. He walks round at quite a lean 150ish anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pavlik
Thanks for the belief Ono, but the thing is I really don't think PAC has the ability to move up past lightweight, fighters like PBF and ODLH was succesful of becoming multiple-weight champions because of the boxing skill and defense they have, PAC gets hit a lot. PAC has already stretched his capacity to move up coming from 106 lbs - 135 lbs.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by onoHmm i'm one of the only ones who think Pac would have a great chance of beating Hatton. His frame looks like it would be comfortable carrying 140lb. He walks round at quite a lean 150ish anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pavlik
Hatton vs. Pacquiao is gaining momentum...
Making Dollars and Sense: Manny Pacquiao Vs Ricky Hatton
Source: Ringside Report "The Heart Of Boxing"
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Good read...
Making Dollars and Sense: Manny Pacquiao Vs Ricky Hatton
By Geno McGahee, RingsideReport.com, 28 May 2008
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Prior to the knockout defeat at the hands of Floyd Mayweather, JR., IBO Light Welterweight Champion was considered too large of an opponent for the soon to be lightweight, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao. The mauling and physical style of Read Full Story >>> Ringside Report "The Heart Of Boxing"
I'm with the author. I rediculed the idea of Hatton-Pacquiao not too long ago. But after seeing the Hitman last saturday, imo it will going be a competitive fight after all. I see it now as 50/50.
Hatton is bigger, stronger, and technically better that Pac.
Pacquiao has tougher chin, faster, and hits hard as Hatton.
If Pac loses, it would be from a massive body shot.
If Hatton loses, it would be from a simple KD - followed up by barrage of power punches resulting a TKO.
I don't see either of these guys winning it via decision.
I've been saying it for ages. It's a 50/50 fight. A very entertaining one at that!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pacstraightleft
make it two bro! i think pac has a chance to beat hatton.Quote:
Hmm i'm one of the only ones who think Pac would have a great chance of beating Hatton. His frame looks like it would be comfortable carrying 140lb. He walks round at quite a lean 150ish anyway.
i watched pac since the blow by blow times. ive seen him lose because of weight drain ive seen him move up in weight and dominated that weight class he evolved to prolong his career by not going toe to toe with his opponent.Quote:
Originally Posted by ono
like pbf and odlh pac was successful whenever he moved up in weight. he stays on a lower weight so he has an edge then move up when he cant drain that much weight anymore he does that a lot. his fight night weight is 144lbs anyway! yes he will be a tad slower, punches maybe softer speed is still there im sure!
dont get me wrong i wouldnt be overly shocked to see pac beat ricky.Quote:
Originally Posted by mnmc10
The guy is a world class athlete who if was a couple of inches taller would be a natural in that division and give the likes of floyd, ricky and cotto all sorts of problems to deal with.
But i just think the guy is reaching by fighting at 136 alone yet alone moving up again.
Pac would have to find an extra 10-15% in his punches to hurt hatton however fast or many combos he throws off rickys aggression will bully him around the ring far to often for my liking.
As said if they fought at 140 tommorow i would suspect hatton would either stop him or like urango, collazo, lazcano etc would be content to just pick off the rounds for a unanimous decision.