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There were reports that Hatton might consider a farewell fight late this year at Wembley arena... Who do you want Hatton to face in his farewell fight?
Vote in the poll...
Just state the name of the boxer you want if he's not included in the poll list...
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I think JMM will be a great farewell fight if he loses to Floyd.
Although he might not win and go out on a loss it could turn out to be somethin in the lines of Pac-JMM 2?
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Originally Posted by Manuel "Chubby" Medina
Could be a farewell fight to both Hatton and JMM...
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If it's a farewell I would say Witter just to give him what he's been screaming about for years and hopefully see him smacked. Hatton could generate enough interest to have a big arena fight in the UK that might generate a fair bit of cash.
No way Freddie is letting Khan near him anytime soon despite what his man did to Hatton. Ricky would bomb him out in two.
Second choice would be a ding dong with Katsidis.
Risky old business trying to chase going out on a win and still look competitive, you could end up with the scenario of two or three straight losses chasing a fairytale goodbye.:eek:
Getting knocked out like that makes me worry about fighting any puncher now. He's been knocked out or hurt in 3 of his last 4 fights. And he was hurt each time by fighters who have started out in smaller divisions. It doesn't bode well for him. Before the Manny fight I thought a Marquez fight might be fairly straightforward for Hatton but now it worries me a lot.
It's amazing how two rounds can make you totally reevaluate a fighter. I'm undecided.
Junior Witter been reported to face Devon Alexander for the vacant WBC 140 lbs. title recently stripped from Timothy Bradley... If Witter defeats Alexander, I want Hatton to give Witter a shot in this farewell fight so that Hatton could probably retire as a 140 lbs. champion...
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Originally Posted by miles
Maybe he can fight his brother Matthew:confused:;D
In the words of Harry Hoo "Two Possibilities" Witter or Marquez!
It's either one of them, depending on how they come out of their next fight.
Witter has to win and Marquez doesn't really have to win to fight Hatton.
Hatton needs 6 months off and shouldn't fight again until November at the earliest, plenty of time to get things happening with either guy.
I know how you feel if Hatton will face another big puncher so I included 3 punchers in the list (Valero, Prescott and Ortiz... Valero and Ortiz are southpaws too) just to gauge this feeling lingering right now on Hatton fans...Quote:
Originally Posted by miles
Those who will vote on any of these 3 punchers might be a Hatton hater ;D (joke)
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I want Hatton to fight this dude Cesar Rene Cuenca. This guy is a 140 fight and he is undefeated (even if it is fighting a bunch of bums) his record is 36-0 and he only has 1 KO victory. It would be an easy win for Hatton at 140 and he would go out on top and look good.
I agree with miles. It really is amazing after the great body of work Hatton has put up through out the years and how 2 rounds quickly changes things.
I don't care. As long as Hatton gets laid out. And it has to be another high-light reel knock out like his first 2.
where did you get that info from this soon?Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxer
and as i have said and my post have gone away after? i want ricky to beat and put and end to this khan mythe.
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Originally Posted by ledshamwhere did you get that info from this soon?Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxer
It's from the DAILY EXPRESS, a UK paper...
"DAILY EXPRESS: Ricky Hatton will not retire from boxing following his horrific second-round defeat by Manny Pacquiao at the weekend, but is planning instead to make a farewell appearance in the ring later this year in Manchester. Also: Thierry Henry was at the centre of an injury mystery last night as Barcelona prepared to fly to London to face Chelsea."
It could be a pure speculation tho...
Good to hear that he won't go out on that crappy ending, but I just hope that he does make his farewell fight a happy ending.
Well there's always 2 possibilities... Go out proudly with a win... or go out sadly with 2 successive losses...Quote:
Originally Posted by "The L.A. Earthquake"
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I heard a rumour that Michael Katsidis is/was being lined up as a final fight for Hatton in the UK.
Yep I've heard that too... That's why Katsidis in the list... ;) That would be nice match up and Ricky might get that farewell win...Quote:
Originally Posted by leftylee
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I voted Witter because i've always thought Witter deserved his shot but if im honest i wouldnt want it now as i would rather Ricky retire i don't want to see him hurt he should retire with his millions and family and friends.
I like a matchup vs Katsidis or Witter. They should be easier fights than Manny and Floyd
Hatton vs Judah would'nt be bad
You got a point of not wanting a Hatton-Witter fight now... It would be a total disaster and embarassment for Hatton if he losses to Witter now...;) It would be like adding insult to injury...Quote:
Originally Posted by Tysonbruno
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Southpaws in general don't seem to be Hatton's forte...I wouldn't put him in with another power punching southpaw right after he got KO'd by one. Pacquiao gave a blue print that a guy like Zab Judah COULD use.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tysonbruno
I don't think Hatton deserves a cupcake fight, but I wouldn't put him in with Judah, Mosley, Cotto, Berto, or anyone on their level.
Is Kell Brook an option??? I've never seen the kid fight but he's British and undefeated.
I swear it would be nice if he fought Ricardo Torres, a dangerous albeit limited fighter
I would love to see him fight Khan. It would also be a good indicator as to how good Khan really is. He's been saying he has been having the better of rounds with Pac in sparring.
That would be nice too specially if Khan defeats Kotelnik impressively like knocking out Kotelnik... What makes it more attractive will be the added 140 belt... Hatton could retire a champion...Quote:
Originally Posted by rjj tszyu
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Very valid point up there... PAC exposed further Hatton's vulnerabilities... Coach Roach was very graphic in describing how Hatton is so vulnerable to a short right hook after he cocks his left hand before throwing that punch... Fast southpaw boxers could take advantage of that...Quote:
Originally Posted by LyleSouthpaws in general don't seem to be Hatton's forte...I wouldn't put him in with another power punching southpaw right after he got KO'd by one. Pacquiao gave a blue print that a guy like Zab Judah COULD use.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tysonbruno
I don't think Hatton deserves a cupcake fight, but I wouldn't put him in with Judah, Mosley, Cotto, Berto, or anyone on their level.
Is Kell Brook an option??? I've never seen the kid fight but he's British and undefeated.
I swear it would be nice if he fought Ricardo Torres, a dangerous albeit limited fighter
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Katsidis for me what a scrap that would be a would of picked hatton to ko katsidis but after the pacman fight am not so sure now.
I'm actually not too sure. Katsidis can punch and will be very confident. However he is one dimensional and if Ricky can take just a little of that Pacquiao defeat out his system he will be too good for Katsidis.Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxerYep I've heard that too... That's why Katsidis in the list... ;) That would be nice match up and Ricky might get that farewell win...Quote:
Originally Posted by leftylee
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Glad to see his farewell fight will be in Manchester. I missed the Lazcano fight so I'll definitely be attending this. Manchester is only a half an hour drive from where I live.
It'll never happen, but Witter for me if he beats alexander. It would be an ideal fight for a title at 140 to go out on, but I don't think Hatton's ever been overly confident of a win with Junior.
I can't really see JMM wanting to bother now. Maybe Juan or David Diaz would be competitive for Hatton if they moved up.
He's spent nigh on 10 years dodging Witter. I don't see why he'd face him now, now that he's at the lowest point of his career.
Getting sparked by Pac/Floyd is justifiable. Getting sparked by Witter is a suicide watch job.
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Originally Posted by Fenster
I Hatton to fight Urbano Antillion.
Pretty good match-up with these 2 and regarding David Diaz, he can always claim that he lasted 9 rounds with PAC...Quote:
Originally Posted by CGM
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True, and it could easily turn into an absolute brawl, although I wouldn't like to see Hatton lose his last fight :-\Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxerQuote:
Originally Posted by Manuel "Chubby" Medina
Could be a farewell fight to both Hatton and JMM...
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Victor Ortiz so he can KO Hatton in the 1st round too and show Pac's Ko was no special feat over an overated unskilled fighter. And set the roads to an Ortiz vs Pac match
I try my best to restrain myself and not be too shocking nor controversial. But, fuck off! :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Addicted to_boxing
I vote for Witter, it's got the storyline already and it's a fight Hatton can win. JMM is far too technical and too good of a counterpuncher. Katsidis would be second choice, should be exciting.
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Originally Posted by killersheep
How about giving Mighty Mike a chance?? I am sure he could come up in weight and still keep his relative power.
Now we know how you get your name "Miles: it's how far you take it up the A____ !!!Quote:
Originally Posted by milesI try my best to restrain myself and not be too shocking nor controversial. But, fuck off! :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Addicted to_boxing