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Colin Hart of The sun is calling for Hatton to quit.
The article annoyed the hell out of me.
Thoughts?
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Colin Hart of The sun is calling for Hatton to quit.
The article annoyed the hell out of me.
Thoughts?
It's from The Sun newspaper, no surprises then :D
IMO he shouldn't quit no way, he looked good last week and he has plenty left to beat Paulie, Torres etc.
I know does Hart still think Cotto, Mayweather and a prime Kosta Tszyu still fight at 140?
"They are expected to meet in in the autumn. I wonder how many more pints and pies Ricky will consume by then."Quote:
Originally Posted by ono
-Colin Hart
It sounds like he has genuine concern for Ricky's health in the ring.
Sounds like he's trying to become some sort of moral leader to me. How did he expect him to look?Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheep"They are expected to meet in in the autumn. I wonder how many more pints and pies Ricky will consume by then."Quote:
Originally Posted by ono
-Colin Hart
It sounds like he has genuine concern for Ricky's health in the ring.
I think it is totlly over the top artical.
I think that is Hattons best performance since his win over KT.I would say Hatton is still the best light welter in the world by a long way so why should he quit now.
The press did not mind Big Frank Bruno having chance after chance and at his best he was only half the fight that Hatton is.
I am supprised at Colin Hart because he normaly talks sence.
I don't like how he tries to make out like Lazcano is complete shit.Quote:
Originally Posted by porkypara
When you compare him to the other threats at 140, he's actually pretty good.
It's sorta hypocritical really because he says he's on the slide big time, yet he refers to his biggest threat as 'mediocre'
If that's the case, what's the problem?
Man, the guys from the Sun paper, if you lived in the UK you would know how shit the Sun paper is. I wouldn't use it to wipe my ass with.Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheep"They are expected to meet in in the autumn. I wonder how many more pints and pies Ricky will consume by then."Quote:
Originally Posted by ono
-Colin Hart
It sounds like he has genuine concern for Ricky's health in the ring.
It's funny coz Lazcano was ranked number 8/9 by the Ring ratings the week before the fight. He was no joke.Quote:
Originally Posted by onoI don't like how he tries to make out like Lazcano is complete shit.Quote:
Originally Posted by porkypara
When you compare him to the other threats at 140, he's actually pretty good.
It's sorta hypocritical really because he says he's on the slide big time, yet he refers to his biggest threat as 'mediocre'
If that's the case, what's the problem?
Colin Hart gets on my nerves but he's right about Hatton not being the fighter he used to be.. I think another loss is inevitable too.. but don't think he needs to retire just yet
"Compared to other light-welterweights, being hit by Lazcano is the equivalent of being assaulted by a ball of cotton wool. Yet three times he came close to dropping Hatton."
This comment made me laugh does he know anything about Lazcano ?? Lazcano has always been a solid puncher and he hits harder than majority of Jr Welterweights. None of the title holders can punch except Torres so this comment is ridiculous.
Hatton was hurt more in previous fights against Magee, Phillips, I honestly think this whole thing about Hatton almost being KO'ed is well overrated. I mean just take a look at how Hatton went back to the corner, his head was clear and his legs were fine. I think people are being way too harsh on Hatton like i've said many times, Hatton was coming off a humiliating KO loss. And to comeback against a solid opponent in front of 56000 fans i think he done very well taking all that into account.
Except for his defensive issues which he has always had what was really wrong with is performance ?? his combinations were good, his body punching was good, he showed a lot of energy in the later stages, so why all the hate ??
Of course he was not on that night, he was coming back from a brutal KO loss, jesus :rolleyes: That guy should watch the Castillo fight. Boxing writer my ass.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenster
He thinks powderpuff is shit yet gives him a chance against Ricky. Thats how far he thinks Ricky has slipped.Quote:
Originally Posted by onoI don't like how he tries to make out like Lazcano is complete shit.Quote:
Originally Posted by porkypara
When you compare him to the other threats at 140, he's actually pretty good.
It's sorta hypocritical really because he says he's on the slide big time, yet he refers to his biggest threat as 'mediocre'
If that's the case, what's the problem?
Lazcano versus any other champ at 140 is pretty much 50-50 imo. I don't think there is much difference.Quote:
Originally Posted by leftyleeIt's funny coz Lazcano was ranked number 8/9 by the Ring ratings the week before the fight. He was no joke.Quote:
Originally Posted by onoI don't like how he tries to make out like Lazcano is complete shit.Quote:
Originally Posted by porkypara
When you compare him to the other threats at 140, he's actually pretty good.
It's sorta hypocritical really because he says he's on the slide big time, yet he refers to his biggest threat as 'mediocre'
If that's the case, what's the problem?
Also Hart said Hatton's timing was off yet he landed close to 40% of his punches.
How good did he used to think Hatton was? Scary.Quote:
Originally Posted by FensterHe thinks powderpuff is shit yet gives him a chance against Ricky. Thats how far he thinks Ricky has slipped.Quote:
Originally Posted by onoI don't like how he tries to make out like Lazcano is complete shit.Quote:
Originally Posted by porkypara
When you compare him to the other threats at 140, he's actually pretty good.
It's sorta hypocritical really because he says he's on the slide big time, yet he refers to his biggest threat as 'mediocre'
If that's the case, what's the problem?
I'm surprised ANYONE could think Hatton is as good as he was 3/4 years ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by leftyleeOf course he was not on that night, he was coming back from a brutal KO loss, jesus :rolleyes: That guy should watch the Castillo fight. Boxing writer my ass.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenster
Lazcano would have been stopped.
You're well overrating him.
I never implied that at all. IMO just read ICB's post, he sums it up perfect.Quote:
Originally Posted by FensterI'm surprised ANYONE could think Hatton is as good as he was 3/4 years ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by leftyleeOf course he was not on that night, he was coming back from a brutal KO loss, jesus :rolleyes: That guy should watch the Castillo fight. Boxing writer my ass.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenster
Lazcano would have been stopped.
You're well overrating him.
IMO , no , he is young yet , he can assimilate some others fights , he have to be sure and make analisys of his fight and then decide if he can continue or not , but have to be Realistic.........
Quote:
Originally Posted by ICB
Well said.I agree.
When you are a pressure fighter you tend to get hit more offten than a boxer type.
Being ranked number 7 in the world at light-welter weight is a very high rating because the light-welter weight has always had lots of top leavl fighters even if most of the press dont know there names.
IMO a very good win for The Hitman.
It depends which Hatton from 3/4 years ago. The Hatton that struggled against Vilches? The Hatton that looked quite poor against Maussa?Quote:
Originally Posted by FensterI'm surprised ANYONE could think Hatton is as good as he was 3/4 years ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by leftyleeOf course he was not on that night, he was coming back from a brutal KO loss, jesus :rolleyes: That guy should watch the Castillo fight. Boxing writer my ass.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenster
Lazcano would have been stopped.
You're well overrating him.
He had his poor nights then fighting much shitter fighters.
It's also very difficult to come back from a KO loss and look as good as the fighter who beat Kostya Tszyu etc...
Lazcano was picked to make Ricky look spectacular STOPPING him. Lazcano was coming out of retirement. His style was made for Hatton.
But Ricky ended up working his bollocks off for 12 rounds.
I heard Rickys team even blamed the "cold" in the build up for his performance.. now theres a surprise, and shows how happy they were ;)
The sun's credibility counts for absolutely nothing to me.
When i read it this morning you can see straight away it's just an absolute load of bolocks.
Poor poor article. I get the feeling he is just dissing Ricky for the sake it...You watch now next week there will be another article going on about Naasem quiting after his first loss calling him a bum and all this. And then it will praise Hatton for being a brave great champion of the people.
The sun's only good for some Tits and Good football news.
Ricky has few good fights left in him, but the clock is certainly ticking. Between his lifestyle and his fightingstyle, he ain't going to be at this until he's 35. He should have an absolute maximum of 5 fights left, and really, I would be happy if he fought Paulie, Torres, and maybe Pac, then hung them up. As fan, I don't want to see him end up getting hurt long term.
Quitting is not an option for him as for the moment. He's still has plenty of gas left in his tank. I don't think he's been through many real wars yet.
The Sun paper is shit. Colin Hart is an old cunt. But he's not the only one singing this tune
Buncey (;D) thinks Ricky is done too ;)
Boxing: Hatton rumbles on but is fat lady warming up? - Others, More Sports - The Independent
If a fight against Malignaggi was taking place 12 months ago the bookmakers would have closed the account because Hatton would have been an overwhelming favourite. Sadly, the new Hatton is just a good fighter and not any longer the outstanding, the thrilling and unmissable boxer he was in the past.
Werent' Oscar suppose to stop Steve Forbes ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenster
Before this artical i had the upmost respect for colin hart who has always known his stuff as far as the boxing world is concerned.
But the man is not only way way off here, he is bang out of order and im afraid this has been written just to get his paper and himself a bit of attention.
44-1 aged 29 does not warrant someone hanging up their gloves however poor you think theyre last few performances have been.
To suggest ricky has nothing left in the tank is absurd.
Colin Hart rants on about the likes of robinson, la motta etc yet those guys both got through well over a 100 fights yet now he believes 45 pro contests has taken its toll on a man who should hang up his gloves???
big time thumbs down on this one, hart has sold his soul to sell a few extra newspapers :cooldevil:
Steve Bunce gets on my tit end. He sounds like a clueless cockney in a pub half the time. Possibly my least favourite presenter on TV at the moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenster
He may get past Paulie but there's no way he beats a guy like Ricardo Torres who has fast hands and throws nice combinations on stationary targets with murderous intent as evidenced by hi fight with Cotto.
I guess so.. which shows he's not the fighter he once was, like Ricky ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by leftyleeWerent' Oscar suppose to stop Steve Forbes ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenster
He's calling for a faded fighter with earnings of £30+ million to quit incase he gets seriously hurt.Quote:
Originally Posted by hattonthehammer
What's the crime?
:-\
Good comeback, i give you that even though I don't agree with it :DQuote:
Originally Posted by FensterI guess so.. which shows he's not the fighter he once was, like Ricky ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by leftyleeWerent' Oscar suppose to stop Steve Forbes ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenster
Fair do's ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by leftyleeGood comeback, i give you that even though I don't agree with it :DQuote:
Originally Posted by FensterI guess so.. which shows he's not the fighter he once was, like Ricky ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by leftylee
Quote:
Originally Posted by FensterHe's calling for a faded fighter with earnings of £30+ million to quit incase he gets seriously hurt.Quote:
Originally Posted by hattonthehammer
What's the crime?
:-\
His 29 years old
43-1
out on his own in his division as the best fighter
has 3-4 big paydays to come
wants to stamp his legacy on the sport (which he will not do if he was to retire now)
theres plenty of reasons why ricky retiring now would be stupid!!!
Any fighter could get seriously hurt.Quote:
Originally Posted by FensterHe's calling for a faded fighter with earnings of £30+ million to quit incase he gets seriously hurt.Quote:
Originally Posted by hattonthehammer
What's the crime?
:-\
I don't see anything in Ricky Hatton to suggest that he's more likely to get hurt than any other fighter.
He pretty much brutalised Juan Lazcano who isn't that far behind the other titlists at 140.
I see what you're saying but i highly doubt Colin Hart wrote that article because he cares so much for Ricky Hatton.
I don't want Ricky to retire now. I get entertainment from watching him fight - win or lose i'm not bothered.Quote:
Originally Posted by hattonthehammerQuote:
Originally Posted by FensterHe's calling for a faded fighter with earnings of £30+ million to quit incase he gets seriously hurt.Quote:
Originally Posted by hattonthehammer
What's the crime?
:-\
His 29 years old
43-1
out on his own in his division as the best fighter
has 3-4 big paydays to come
wants to stamp his legacy on the sport (which he will not do if he was to retire now)
theres plenty of reasons why ricky retiring now would be stupid!!!
But someone that has seen 40 years of faded fighters going on too long with some suffering dire consequences, it's understandable why they would.
Is it not?
He gets on my nerves 90% of the time too. ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by cpcompanySteve Bunce gets on my tit end. He sounds like a clueless cockney in a pub half the time. Possibly my least favourite presenter on TV at the moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenster
I think Claude Abrams would make a good presenter. In place of Steve Bunce.