Gatti wants to go out with a bang - v Hatton!! Bwaaaaaaaaah ha ha ha!!!

[bigragu]

Gatti should not get a fight with Hatton. Gatti should retire IMO before he gets brain damage.

or exposes hatton......which one is it really? Collazo rocked Hatton and said Hatton couldn't punch.....this fight could be huge....on PPV that is.....

[bigragu]

Now I'm not saying that Gatti has earned this fight based off his Baldomir fight. I'm not saying this fight has any signifigance for Hatton, it would just be a great fight. I mean, Hatton has more legit opponents out there waiting for him but this would be a great fight so I wouldn't be upset if it got made.

true..but I don't see hatton takin up any other offers out there....this would put him in the spotlight in America....if he won the war who knows how high his star could rise....

Cool Click Ragu.I did not look at the fight from that perspective. A win for Hatton over Gatti would increase his popularity/exposure with the average American boxing fan right?? It would make him money and I guess he would be fairly confident he could win.

cc back at cha....You read right through my intricate weaving of boxing babble and made excellent sense of it......thanks

[shza]

Gatti should not get a fight with Hatton. Gatti should retire IMO before he gets brain damage.

or exposes hatton......which one is it really? Collazo rocked Hatton and said Hatton couldn't punch.....this fight could be huge....on PPV that is.....

I'm not sure this fight would sell as a PPV anymore. Hatton's not a big enough name in the US and most people want Gatti to retire. I agree it would give Hatton more exposure if it played for free on HBO. As dumb a fight as it would be, more people would watch it than Hatton-Collazo I (or II, for that matter), if not just for the cringe-factor of seeing Gatti lose a few more brain cells and teeth. Although it would give Hatton more exposure though, it would do nothing to make people who don't know him think he's any good.

[CityOfGod]

I think it's plain awful that Gatti's team are even considering him fighting on.

Besides Hatton and Gatti are great friends and have hung out together - Hatton was his guest at his home when he faced Mayweather.

We all know Hatton would flatten Gatti (even at his peak).

Billy Graham (Hatton trainer) was a commentator on the UK Gatti-Baldy fight and afterwards said it would be cruel for Gatti to fight on now - and anyone he fought him would be a bit sick really, that Gatti don't deserve that after what he's given boxing.

[Lionheart Lacy]

gatti is gonna hurt himself

No, Hatton is Gonna Hurt Gatti. unfortunetly!

[JT Rock]

Because this fight happenening in New Jersey would be like the Superbowl....Gatti will still fill the Boardwalk to Capacity....From a dollar standpoint makes sense(no pun intended) from a what does the Boxing community have to gain, well since when does the higher ups really care about anything other than lining their pockets...But it might be entertaining

[NuthaPug]

Let's get them in the ring together and find out.

Whoever wrote that is nuts.

Gatti ... he's needing not to get hit anymore. He needs just to retire.

Did you just quote yourself...and than disagree to that...

that was the OTHA MuthaPug

I'm bipolar but I only have one account. It's a problem.

[Galaxy]

I wouldn't mind this fight being made, if it's at 140 it will be a war. Remember Gatti was in his fight with Baldomir although he seemed to get hurt with almost every shot the fight was pretty even until the end. I don't think Hatton will do that sort of damage with each punch. This would be a great treat for fans as I feel it would be a total battle. Hatton should stop Gatti though, but Gatti's heart could carry him til the final bell

[bigragu]

Gatti should not get a fight with Hatton. Gatti should retire IMO before he gets brain damage.

or exposes hatton......which one is it really? Collazo rocked Hatton and said Hatton couldn't punch.....this fight could be huge....on PPV that is.....

I'm not sure this fight would sell as a PPV anymore. Hatton's not a big enough name in the US and most people want Gatti to retire. I agree it would give Hatton more exposure if it played for free on HBO. As dumb a fight as it would be, more people would watch it than Hatton-Collazo I (or II, for that matter), if not just for the cringe-factor of seeing Gatti lose a few more brain cells and teeth. Although it would give Hatton more exposure though, it would do nothing to make people who don't know him think he's any good.

good point...before the baldomir fight it could have went PPV but now HBO or Showtime would still be respectable....

[Wacko3205]

This thread has gotten so many hits...I had to sticky it as I think that it's a worthy subject...if any other mods object...take it loose...but it's gettin some good hits & some worthy opinions!

Let's do dis!

[shza]

I wouldn't mind this fight being made, if it's at 140 it will be a war. Remember Gatti was in his fight with Baldomir although he seemed to get hurt with almost every shot the fight was pretty even until the end. I don't think Hatton will do that sort of damage with each punch. This would be a great treat for fans as I feel it would be a total battle. Hatton should stop Gatti though, but Gatti's heart could carry him til the final bell

eh, i don't know. i usually agree with you, but here i thought baldo was winning nearly every round. i think the same will happen with hatton--he's busier and more accurate than gatti, and will likely be inside too much to get hit with anything too hard.

[Kev]

Personally I would like to see Gatti in with Ann Wolf, that would be a more competitive match in my opinion, although I'd still only give Gatti a punchers chance at best

[Wacko3205]

Someone needs to tell Hatton... "What happens if you lose to him? How will you explain yourself?"

Not only is foolish for Gatti, but what the hell would Hatton risk getting caught with a good one and KO'd by a man who will retire after the fight even if he wins it.

Amazing point.

Hatton is not the superb boxer that PBF is, nor is he the big and stronger fighter that Baldomir is.

Agreed.

The logic for Gatti to have a go at Hatton isn't quite as weak as you want to make it, Wacko. While I have always agreed with you that Gatti is not an elite boxer - I've also given him a bit more credit than you.

Which is fine...to give Gatti credit...I respect his heart...but he always falls short against talent that is above club level...hence the reason that I have always viewed him that way.

Let's get them in the ring together and find out.

...also...let it be know that I value your & everyone's opinion on Gatti...I just don't follow the straight & narrow of it.

There are more deserving & better fights & fighters out there that should have the shot at Hatton.

The ONLY reason I would be happy with Hatton taking this fight is if he has NO other options but he does:cOTTO,Floyd or if he's not ready for them,go to 140,get a title for your fight with JLC.

On the nose babe!

100%.

This fight lost alot of it's appeal after the beating Baldo gave Gatti.

Agreed...but it was more the way that he lost instead of just losing. There was no power, no gain, nothing against Baldomir, & then there was the KO.

Hatton dosen't need Gatti, apart from the payday that is...
JLC vs Hatton....now that's what i'm talkin about!

Agreed.

Gatti should not get a fight with Hatton. Gatti should retire IMO before he gets brain damage.

Another one of the very reasons that I don't want to see it happen. Good point.

I'm not sure this fight would sell as a PPV anymore. Hatton's not a big enough name in the US and most people want Gatti to retire.

Agreed. Good points.

I agree it would give Hatton more exposure if it played for free on HBO. As dumb a fight as it would be, more people would watch it than Hatton-Collazo I (or II, for that matter), if not just for the cringe-factor of seeing Gatti lose a few more brain cells and teeth. Although it would give Hatton more exposure though, it would do nothing to make people who don't know him think he's any good.

The question is though...how much of a name can you make for yourself off of Gatti now that he has been totally dismantled twice?

I think it's plain awful that Gatti's team are even considering him fighting on.

Agreed.

Because this fight happenening in New Jersey would be like the Superbowl....Gatti will still fill the Boardwalk to Capacity....From a dollar standpoint makes sense(no pun intended) from a what does the Boxing community have to gain, well since when does the higher ups really care about anything other than lining their pockets...But it might be entertaining

True...but how many times will someone continue to pay to see the hometown hero get slaughtered?

Personally I would like to see Gatti in with Ann Wolf, that would be a more competitive match in my opinion, although I'd still only give Gatti a punchers chance at best

Damn...you & that MAnn Wolf obsession...what the fwock are we gonna do about this mess.

Everyone get's clicked on the thread, because agree or disagree...these are all good points.

[Unknowndonor]

Gatti should not get a fight with Hatton. Gatti should retire IMO before he gets brain damage.

or exposes hatton......which one is it really? Collazo rocked Hatton and said Hatton couldn't punch.....this fight could be huge....on PPV that is.....

Gatti has a punchers chance, but his last few fights, he has faded badly halfway through(of course he was taking alot of punches). Can't tell if 147 is too big for him, or if age and mileage has finally caught up. Probably both. Fight could be exciting for sure, and Hatton doesnt have a big name lined up.

If Zab gets a shot at Floyd after losing to Baldomir, I guess it's only fair that Gatti gets a shot at someone after losing to Baldomir. HA HA HA!

[NuthaPug]

Gatti's not a great fighter but he's a great warrior and has a great name.

It might be a good "business" decision for Hatton to fight Gatti.

But as far as "good for boxing" or will it "move boxing forward" as Starr might ask, probably not.

The only interesting outcome to a Hatton-Gatti fight would be a Gatti win - and a win that wasn't a fluke or won by lucky punch. An undisputed and respectable Gatti win would make this fight important. Nothing else could.

Other than that, Hatton has bigger fish to fry in terms of proving his place in the current boxing scene. No offense to Gatti.