Hatton

[Mars_ax]

It was rather sad seeing Ricky, back in the ring when the first round was under way, I could see
he was a shell of his former self. I had a chancer of some tickets, but I'm glad I did not go.
I don't no what you lot think, but he was shot sad to watch last person, to no is the fighter himself
just hope he never fights again.

Least we forget, this was a comeback after a 3 1/2 year drug & alcohol filled layoff, and getting knocked out cold my Pacquiao. Hatton would have to have been Superman to have pulled this off against a tough opponent like Senchenko. Smart move by the bigger Senchenko going to the body, were it not for that, Ricky might have gone the distance and won a close decision.

Last I heard Hatton says he's happily headed into retirement now, and has no plan to "slit his wrists".

[Memphis]

I think Khan would have tortured him to be honest. As shakey as Khan is I dont think Ricky had the kind of one punch hitting power to send him spaghetti legged.

Perhaps...but it would have generated more money right? Khan ain't the sturdiest fighter, now neither is Ricky at this stage but a little pressure on Khan could cause him to crumble. What say you on the other fights had they happened?

Gatti Corales 50/50 fights, at 140 would have had a good row with Morales but probably dropped a decision. Cotto would have wrecked Hatton and Marquez would have dismantled him.

[Mark TKO]

Outcome I expected and there was no way I was paying to see it.

At same time though I can understand why Ricky did it - he needed to know the truth. And he does now, painful as it was.

At least with him out the way it should pave the way for a Khan v Brook showdown. There's a big money British fight out there begging to be made and they should take the opportunity. Khan v Hatton had potential to be a stadium fight, not sure about Brook Khan mind. Still - it will sell in US if they fight at stupid o'clock.

[Dia bando]

Thankfully this come back, ended with Ricky not getting hurt only his pride,! I wish Enzo Mac, and RJJR,
would walk away from the ring, both have been badly KO, time for these's 2 to go before they get hurt.!

[erics44]

everyone is saying is sad and poor hatton this and poor that

i was there and it was the single best atmosphere at any venue i have ever been

virtually everyone was singing on his ring walk, what a massive buzz that must have been

yep he didnt deliver but he tasted the love one more time

when he went down everyone was singing too

amazing reception, i dont think we will ever see then likes of it again

[ryanman]

everyone is saying is sad and poor hatton this and poor that

i was there and it was the single best atmosphere at any venue i have ever been

virtually everyone was singing on his ring walk, what a massive buzz that must have been

yep he didnt deliver but he tasted the love one more time

when he went down everyone was singing too

amazing reception, i dont think we will ever see then likes of it again

I was there too. I agree with you about the atmosphere and the fact that in a strange way it didn't feel that sad when he was counted out. Obviously I wasn't jumping for joy but it did feel like as a human being he had already won.

[THE THIRD MAN]

For a boxer fighting over the age of 30 in the lower weight classes is a raffle, if you are active and reasonably injury free then you can do it, if you don't blow up in weight between fights and drain yourself whilst training you can can do it. Hatton had some wars in his career, he always had a face that looked like a busted ass even when he won! 2 big KO losses and then a bout of inactivity plus an extended stay at his local chip shop washed down with beers just made it all too difficult by age 34.
I can understand his appeal over the years and i think he gave his all, people should not forget his achievements and i wish him well, he should not be remembered for his unfortunate end in his last fight.

[El Kabong]

For a boxer fighting over the age of 30 in the lower weight classes is a raffle, if you are active and reasonably injury free then you can do it, if you don't blow up in weight between fights and drain yourself whilst training you can can do it. Hatton had some wars in his career, he always had a face that looked like a busted ass even when he won! 2 big KO losses and then a bout of inactivity plus an extended stay at his local chip shop washed down with beers just made it all too difficult by age 34.
I can understand his appeal over the years and i think he gave his all, people should not forget his achievements and i wish him well, he should not be remembered for his unfortunate end in his last fight.

Pressure fighters usually peak out around 25-27 and fade out quickly. Ricky is pretty damn good to have held up as long as he did.

[THE THIRD MAN]

For a boxer fighting over the age of 30 in the lower weight classes is a raffle, if you are active and reasonably injury free then you can do it, if you don't blow up in weight between fights and drain yourself whilst training you can can do it. Hatton had some wars in his career, he always had a face that looked like a busted ass even when he won! 2 big KO losses and then a bout of inactivity plus an extended stay at his local chip shop washed down with beers just made it all too difficult by age 34.
I can understand his appeal over the years and i think he gave his all, people should not forget his achievements and i wish him well, he should not be remembered for his unfortunate end in his last fight.

Pressure fighters usually peak out around 25-27 and fade out quickly. Ricky is pretty damn good to have held up as long as he did.

I think he peaked with the Tszyu fight at age 26, his face was a mess after that fight too. He certainly pushed the envelope.

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

everyone is saying is sad and poor hatton this and poor that

i was there and it was the single best atmosphere at any venue i have ever been

virtually everyone was singing on his ring walk, what a massive buzz that must have been

yep he didnt deliver but he tasted the love one more time

when he went down everyone was singing too

amazing reception, i dont think we will ever see then likes of it again

You was probably still singing while Hatton broke down in to tears.

[erics44]

everyone is saying is sad and poor hatton this and poor that

i was there and it was the single best atmosphere at any venue i have ever been

virtually everyone was singing on his ring walk, what a massive buzz that must have been

yep he didnt deliver but he tasted the love one more time

when he went down everyone was singing too

amazing reception, i dont think we will ever see then likes of it again

You was probably still singing while Hatton broke down in to tears.

you are probably right but im not sure i understand the meaning of your post

[0james0]

everyone is saying is sad and poor hatton this and poor that

i was there and it was the single best atmosphere at any venue i have ever been

virtually everyone was singing on his ring walk, what a massive buzz that must have been

yep he didnt deliver but he tasted the love one more time

when he went down everyone was singing too

amazing reception, i dont think we will ever see then likes of it again

You was probably still singing while Hatton broke down in to tears.

I would have been.