Hatton vs Malignaggi? Anyone really care about this fight?

[SigmaMu]

I can't seem to get motivated about this fight only because IMO both Hatton and Malignaggi's stock has been dropping due to their piss poor performances as of late. Is anyone else really interested in this fight? I mean these are seen as nothing more than clowns right now, we had Hatton come out wearing a fat man suit and faught like one too. His fight against an old Lazcano was nothing to write home about. BORING is the word. Malignaggi comes out still wearing those rediculous extensions in his hair which caused nothing but laughter and other than that he too stunk up the joint. Can you blame me for not getting excited about this fight? It seems as though they are more entertaining outside of the ring than they are inside of the ring today. Maybe they are in the wrong proffesion or something. Clowns and comedians if what I see.

Did PBF ruin Hatton or was Hatton over rated? Did Cotto ruin Malignaggi or did he too just always suck? I thought there was a little bit of Camacho Sr's style in Malignaggi but I have not seen this style since the Camarena bout. I guess he is a chep imitation, very cheap.

[leftylee]

Hatton smashes Powderpuff.


You moved from the welterweights to the jr welterweights have you know ? Impressive.

[Tins06]

It's hardly a mouth watering prospect but everyone screamed for hatton to unify the Jnr welterweight div.....now he is doing that.

What else can he do?

[donnydarkoIRL]

I'm eagerly anticipating this fight.

Hatton has been lacklustre for quite a while now.
He has attempted to outmuscle every opponent since Tszyu (excluding the first 5 vs. Urango,) and has looked less confident in his stamina and athletisicm since Collazo.

In Malignaggi he faces a moving target, Malignaggi will not stand up to Hatton at any stage, moving backward and to the side constantly.

This will force one of two reactions;
1) A frustrated Ricky, swings and misses, constantly countered.
2)A red hot performance fro the Hitman and the rejuvination 0f the 140 lbs title.

[Dizaster]

I'm eagerly anticipating this fight.

Hatton has been lacklustre for quite a while now.
He has attempted to outmuscle every opponent since Tszyu (excluding the first 5 vs. Urango,) and has looked less confident in his stamina and athletisicm since Collazo.

In Malignaggi he faces a moving target, Malignaggi will not stand up to Hatton at any stage, moving backward and to the side constantly.

This will force one of two reactions;
1) A frustrated Ricky, swings and misses, constantly countered.
2)A red hot performance fro the Hitman and the rejuvination 0f the 140 lbs title.

It'll be interesting to see how this one plays out... I think Hatton can turn the clock back a bit on this one and show some of the pressure that put him up there... If he can't do that then I think the interest will drop of hugely on his fights, but I beleive he's still got a bit more to give..

It's not a superfight, but I look forward to it as much as Jones Calzaghe, Hopkins Calzaghe etc.. It was definetely the logical fight for Ricky at this stage, and a fight with Pac wouldn't be ridiculous after this one if he performs well... I'm sure a good performance from Ricky would peak Pac's interest as well..

[killersheep]

I'm eagerly anticipating this fight.

Hatton has been lacklustre for quite a while now.
He has attempted to outmuscle every opponent since Tszyu (excluding the first 5 vs. Urango,) and has looked less confident in his stamina and athletisicm since Collazo.

In Malignaggi he faces a moving target, Malignaggi will not stand up to Hatton at any stage, moving backward and to the side constantly.

This will force one of two reactions;
1) A frustrated Ricky, swings and misses, constantly countered.
2)A red hot performance fro the Hitman and the rejuvination 0f the 140 lbs title.

It'll be interesting to see how this one plays out... I think Hatton can turn the clock back a bit on this one and show some of the pressure that put him up there... If he can't do that then I think the interest will drop of hugely on his fights, but I beleive he's still got a bit more to give..

It's not a superfight, but I look forward to it as much as Jones Calzaghe, Hopkins Calzaghe etc.. It was definetely the logical fight for Ricky at this stage, and a fight with Pac wouldn't be ridiculous after this one if he performs well... I'm sure a good performance from Ricky would peak Pac's interest as well..

With the way Paulie has been fighting of late Hatton isn't going to need to turn back the clock, I really wanted this fight originally, but Paulie has dropped like a stone skills wise his head movement has dissapeared. I heavily favor Hatton here and expect a relatively short night.

[leftylee]

I know LEGION thinks Paulie takes Hatton to school.

[LEGION]

I'm definately interested in this fight; maybe not so much now after the rather poor performances of late from both guys, but still interested.


I've always liked Hatton, and have never liked Paulie, though I think he is a very good boxer.

This is going to cause big problems for Ricky because Paulie is not going to get caught up in a war on the ropes and let Hatton hold and try to dig those body shots. Paulie will be playing to the ref all night and will simply outbox Hatton.

After about 6 rounds of this I see deja-vu from the Mayweather fight kicking in and Ricky I think is going to get sloppy and just try to take shots in the face while winging punches. I can't see Paulie stopping Ricky but I think it will be a pretty decisive win for Paulie, which will make me sick as the guy is so annoying.

I'm not implying Paulie is on a Mayweather level, but he is a slick boxer, pretty damn durable{except his hands} and will go into turtle mode and apply to the ref for support every time Ricky tries to bully him around. A shame really, as Ricky can box and has great movement, but chooses to lunge in with his head straight up, and has relied solely on mauling an opponent and wearing that body down for too long now.


Just how I see it; I hope I'm wrong and Hatton breaks this loudmouth wig wearing weenie

[Tysonbruno]

No

[littlebif]

Iam looking forward to the fight + i have tickets for it aswell.I'am picking Hatton on a UD.

[Mar]

I'm just as excitied as i am for any other non superevent type of fight. I wouldn't pay to see it, but i'll be there right on the couch as i am for any fight i get the chance to see pro or amature.

[Bomp]

Sort of ionterested, otherwise wouldn't be on this thread. just don't see it as really meaningful, never rated paulie, if Hatton could really show something it would make for a build up for a more meaningful fight in the future against a Pac.

[RozzySean]

I'm very interested in the fight. Good contrast of style and a lot on the line for both fighters. Neither can afford a loss at this stage of their careers. They should both be highly motivated. Ricky knows by now that he is a 140lb fighter and the best he can do is rule that division until he's had enough. Paulie knows he can't bang up at 147, and he wants to be the man at 140.

I think both fighters were looking past their last opponents, and I suspect we'll see the best fight out of both than we've seen in a while. It's a well made match. It's a fight that needs to happen, and the winner is the king of the LWW's. How can I not be interested?

[killersheep]

I just hope both show up in peak form, and on top of their games. If that's the case it has the potential to be a very good fight. I still think
Malignaggi isn't able to adjust and adapt like he did in the past, which should IMO make this a one sided affair. I really hope I'm wrong though.

Regardless of my opinion this is the most important fight at 140 that can be made this minute, so Kudos for making it happen.

[XaduBoxer]

Hatton opted to push through with this fight instead of a mega fight with the Pacman. Paulie also not open to the idea of step aside money.

I guess both protagonists considered this fight important but only few fans were really interested in this fight.

BTW Vegas bookmakers installed Hatton as a 5 to 1 favorite.
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