Ricky Hatton's only flaw is being human

[Gandalf]

And in a short addition, I don't really know why we are comparing Tapia and Hatton. Okay, they both did drugs, they both had their respective careers with their own share of success, but why the back on forth about which was more meaningful? I don't really see the relevance.

[erics44]

why not?

[skel1983]

Boxers that complies in your moronic brain then: - Pryor, Tyson, Ray Leonard, Hatton, Calzaghe, Vince Phillips, P Thomas, J Booth, many many more I can go on about all day.

There is a lot of pro boxers that take drugs, being in the gym 2-3 times a day, a lot use cocaine as there wind-down.

So when I here moronic, childish armchair fans complain about not being clean. It makes me think have you ever been a pro boxer, or a top athlete in any sport. It just makes me think that you don't understand the level of commitment to be at there level.

Personal habitants is what they choose, *personal*.

I'm sure Ricky would make you his huckleberry if you said it face to face, but hey what am I thinking. You're an internet expert

you forgot Arguello, Whitaker, and Tapia just to name a few more, all of them bigger names and more successful than Hatton and yet they felt the same burn from the fans, he's no victim stop trying to make him out to be one, he made a stupid mistake now he has to deal with the consequences

Have a word with yourself mate, Tapia decent career, bigger name than Hatton? Sorry remind me the PPV fights he was involved in?

you have to remember that he fought in a time where not EVERY fight was put on PPV, but he had a HUGE following especially for his fight against Romero, and i meant it more on accomplishments, him and Ricky are about even

Tapia maybe just shades it in what he has done in his career with how long he defended his title, Like Ricky though lost the majority of his big fights, but in terms of who is the bigger name. I think Hatton is a much bigger name by far just for the fact he has fought two of the biggest fighters in the history of the sport who will probably go down as top 25 of all time.

Johnny Tapia deserved two wins over Paulie Ayala, the 1st fight was close but he deserved it. And in the rematch he totally outboxed Paulie Ayala and was robbed.

He beat good names like Danny Romero, Nana Kondau, and made 13 title defenses at Bantamweight. Aswell as winning world titles at 3 weightclasses, i'd say he edge's Ricky Hatton quite clearly.

It is very close not quite clearly at all, Tapia beat old man Madina to claim his third weight title, his defenses on a whole are on par with Calzaghe, Hatton was number one is his division much longer than Tapia, both lost there biggest fights, Hatton has a better win on his resume, like I said very close I would give the edge to Tapia.

Also people saying there was no ppv in his days at his weight Well that's my point Nothing you can do about the eras/circumstances the fact of the matter is Hatton is more well known in the world of boxing than Tapia FACT, no matter who thinks who is better that's just the way it is.

Yes Tapia is a well known fighter but not even close to being as known as Hatton, Hatton is a much bigger name.

[Gandalf]

why not?

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[erics44]

why not?

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awe dude i dont follow the rules like you, i just love to love

peace out brother

[Gandalf]

why not?

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awe dude i dont follow the rules like you, i just love to love

peace out brother

That's alright, can I avoid the question then?

I don't really want to debate the comparative careers of Hatton and Tapia. Just something I have never been concerned with.

[ICB]

Boxers that complies in your moronic brain then: - Pryor, Tyson, Ray Leonard, Hatton, Calzaghe, Vince Phillips, P Thomas, J Booth, many many more I can go on about all day.

There is a lot of pro boxers that take drugs, being in the gym 2-3 times a day, a lot use cocaine as there wind-down.

So when I here moronic, childish armchair fans complain about not being clean. It makes me think have you ever been a pro boxer, or a top athlete in any sport. It just makes me think that you don't understand the level of commitment to be at there level.

Personal habitants is what they choose, *personal*.

I'm sure Ricky would make you his huckleberry if you said it face to face, but hey what am I thinking. You're an internet expert

you forgot Arguello, Whitaker, and Tapia just to name a few more, all of them bigger names and more successful than Hatton and yet they felt the same burn from the fans, he's no victim stop trying to make him out to be one, he made a stupid mistake now he has to deal with the consequences

Have a word with yourself mate, Tapia decent career, bigger name than Hatton? Sorry remind me the PPV fights he was involved in?

you have to remember that he fought in a time where not EVERY fight was put on PPV, but he had a HUGE following especially for his fight against Romero, and i meant it more on accomplishments, him and Ricky are about even

Tapia maybe just shades it in what he has done in his career with how long he defended his title, Like Ricky though lost the majority of his big fights, but in terms of who is the bigger name. I think Hatton is a much bigger name by far just for the fact he has fought two of the biggest fighters in the history of the sport who will probably go down as top 25 of all time.

Johnny Tapia deserved two wins over Paulie Ayala, the 1st fight was close but he deserved it. And in the rematch he totally outboxed Paulie Ayala and was robbed.

He beat good names like Danny Romero, Nana Kondau, and made 13 title defenses at Bantamweight. Aswell as winning world titles at 3 weightclasses, i'd say he edge's Ricky Hatton quite clearly.

It is very close not quite clearly at all, Tapia beat old man Madina to claim his third weight title, his defenses on a whole are on par with Calzaghe, Hatton was number one is his division much longer than Tapia, both lost there biggest fights, Hatton has a better win on his resume, like I said very close I would give the edge to Tapia.

Also people saying there was no ppv in his days at his weight Well that's my point Nothing you can do about the eras/circumstances the fact of the matter is Hatton is more well known in the world of boxing than Tapia FACT, no matter who thinks who is better that's just the way it is.

Yes Tapia is a well known fighter but not even close to being as known as Hatton, Hatton is a much bigger name.

Ricky Hatton is probably more well known than fighters like. Orlando Canizales, Ricardo Lopez, ETC. And i don't think anyone would think Ricky Hatton is better than those fighters.

The fact is Johnny Tapia ruled his division alot longer, and made more title defenses. As well as winning 3 world titles in 3 weightclasses.

Not only that, he was a better fighter clearly. He wasn't just a come forward fighter, he was a very good boxer with good defensive abilities, watch his fights vs Paulie Ayala 2 or Nana Kondau to see how good he could box.

[AdamGB]

Hatton has had a lot more breaks/opportunity, support and potential in his life than the vast majority of people ever have or will.

To say 'His flaw is that he's only human' is a cheap cop out in my opinion... weak excuse.

[skel1983]

Boxers that complies in your moronic brain then: - Pryor, Tyson, Ray Leonard, Hatton, Calzaghe, Vince Phillips, P Thomas, J Booth, many many more I can go on about all day.

There is a lot of pro boxers that take drugs, being in the gym 2-3 times a day, a lot use cocaine as there wind-down.

So when I here moronic, childish armchair fans complain about not being clean. It makes me think have you ever been a pro boxer, or a top athlete in any sport. It just makes me think that you don't understand the level of commitment to be at there level.

Personal habitants is what they choose, *personal*.

I'm sure Ricky would make you his huckleberry if you said it face to face, but hey what am I thinking. You're an internet expert

you forgot Arguello, Whitaker, and Tapia just to name a few more, all of them bigger names and more successful than Hatton and yet they felt the same burn from the fans, he's no victim stop trying to make him out to be one, he made a stupid mistake now he has to deal with the consequences

Have a word with yourself mate, Tapia decent career, bigger name than Hatton? Sorry remind me the PPV fights he was involved in?

you have to remember that he fought in a time where not EVERY fight was put on PPV, but he had a HUGE following especially for his fight against Romero, and i meant it more on accomplishments, him and Ricky are about even

Tapia maybe just shades it in what he has done in his career with how long he defended his title, Like Ricky though lost the majority of his big fights, but in terms of who is the bigger name. I think Hatton is a much bigger name by far just for the fact he has fought two of the biggest fighters in the history of the sport who will probably go down as top 25 of all time.

Johnny Tapia deserved two wins over Paulie Ayala, the 1st fight was close but he deserved it. And in the rematch he totally outboxed Paulie Ayala and was robbed.

He beat good names like Danny Romero, Nana Kondau, and made 13 title defenses at Bantamweight. Aswell as winning world titles at 3 weightclasses, i'd say he edge's Ricky Hatton quite clearly.

It is very close not quite clearly at all, Tapia beat old man Madina to claim his third weight title, his defenses on a whole are on par with Calzaghe, Hatton was number one is his division much longer than Tapia, both lost there biggest fights, Hatton has a better win on his resume, like I said very close I would give the edge to Tapia.

Also people saying there was no ppv in his days at his weight Well that's my point Nothing you can do about the eras/circumstances the fact of the matter is Hatton is more well known in the world of boxing than Tapia FACT, no matter who thinks who is better that's just the way it is.

Yes Tapia is a well known fighter but not even close to being as known as Hatton, Hatton is a much bigger name.

Ricky Hatton is probably more well known than fighters like. Orlando Canizales, Ricardo Lopez, ETC. And i don't think anyone would think Ricky Hatton is better than those fighters.

The fact is Johnny Tapia ruled his division alot longer, and made more title defenses. As well as winning 3 world titles in 3 weightclasses.

Not only that, he was a better fighter clearly. He wasn't just a come forward fighter, he was a very good boxer with good defensive abilities, watch his fights vs Paulie Ayala 2 or Nana Kondau to see how good he could box.

Mate go back and see why I brought this up , I have said I would regard Tapia as the higher ranked fighter in all times terms but not by much, El fella said Tapia was better known fighter than Hatton I was making the point he is no way near the profile of Hatton is or was.

[generalbulldog]

Boxers that complies in your moronic brain then: - Pryor, Tyson, Ray Leonard, Hatton, Calzaghe, Vince Phillips, P Thomas, J Booth, many many more I can go on about all day.

There is a lot of pro boxers that take drugs, being in the gym 2-3 times a day, a lot use cocaine as there wind-down.

So when I here moronic, childish armchair fans complain about not being clean. It makes me think have you ever been a pro boxer, or a top athlete in any sport. It just makes me think that you don't understand the level of commitment to be at there level.

Personal habitants is what they choose, *personal*.

I'm sure Ricky would make you his huckleberry if you said it face to face, but hey what am I thinking. You're an internet expert

you forgot Arguello, Whitaker, and Tapia just to name a few more, all of them bigger names and more successful than Hatton and yet they felt the same burn from the fans, he's no victim stop trying to make him out to be one, he made a stupid mistake now he has to deal with the consequences

Have a word with yourself mate, Tapia decent career, bigger name than Hatton? Sorry remind me the PPV fights he was involved in?

you have to remember that he fought in a time where not EVERY fight was put on PPV, but he had a HUGE following especially for his fight against Romero, and i meant it more on accomplishments, him and Ricky are about even

Tapia maybe just shades it in what he has done in his career with how long he defended his title, Like Ricky though lost the majority of his big fights, but in terms of who is the bigger name. I think Hatton is a much bigger name by far just for the fact he has fought two of the biggest fighters in the history of the sport who will probably go down as top 25 of all time.

Johnny Tapia deserved two wins over Paulie Ayala, the 1st fight was close but he deserved it. And in the rematch he totally outboxed Paulie Ayala and was robbed.

He beat good names like Danny Romero, Nana Kondau, and made 13 title defenses at Bantamweight. Aswell as winning world titles at 3 weightclasses, i'd say he edge's Ricky Hatton quite clearly.

It is very close not quite clearly at all, Tapia beat old man Madina to claim his third weight title, his defenses on a whole are on par with Calzaghe, Hatton was number one is his division much longer than Tapia, both lost there biggest fights, Hatton has a better win on his resume, like I said very close I would give the edge to Tapia.

Also people saying there was no ppv in his days at his weight Well that's my point Nothing you can do about the eras/circumstances the fact of the matter is Hatton is more well known in the world of boxing than Tapia FACT, no matter who thinks who is better that's just the way it is.

Yes Tapia is a well known fighter but not even close to being as known as Hatton, Hatton is a much bigger name.

Ricky Hatton is probably more well known than fighters like. Orlando Canizales, Ricardo Lopez, ETC. And i don't think anyone would think Ricky Hatton is better than those fighters.

The fact is Johnny Tapia ruled his division alot longer, and made more title defenses. As well as winning 3 world titles in 3 weightclasses.

Not only that, he was a better fighter clearly. He wasn't just a come forward fighter, he was a very good boxer with good defensive abilities, watch his fights vs Paulie Ayala 2 or Nana Kondau to see how good he could box.

Mate go back and see why I brought this up , I have said I would regard Tapia as the higher ranked fighter in all times terms but not by much, El fella said Tapia was better known fighter than Hatton I was making the point he is no way near the profile of Hatton is or was.

I guess you are right, in terms of big names and being more well known. But Tapia was one bad little dude!

[Violent Demise]

It is very close not quite clearly at all, Tapia beat old man Madina to claim his third weight title, his defenses on a whole are on par with Calzaghe, Hatton was number one is his division much longer than Tapia, both lost there biggest fights, Hatton has a better win on his resume, like I said very close I would give the edge to Tapia.

Also people saying there was no ppv in his days at his weight Well that's my point Nothing you can do about the eras/circumstances the fact of the matter is Hatton is more well known in the world of boxing than Tapia FACT, no matter who thinks who is better that's just the way it is.

Yes Tapia is a well known fighter but not even close to being as known as Hatton, Hatton is a much bigger name.

Hatton made his name beating old fighters no longer in there prime. The list is long. Freddie Pendleton, Vince Phillips, Ben Tackie, Kostya Tszyu, Jose Luis Castillo and Juan Lazcano. Hatton never beat an elite fighter who was in his prime. His best win over a fighter still in his prime is the one over the one-dimensional, crude Juan Urango. Collazo beat him. Malignaggi was an ok win. But Cotto had already bashed him good. And by all rights Paulie should of been coming off a loss to Lovemore N'dou. Hatton remains one of the most overrated fighters in the last 50 years.

[erics44]

why not?

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awe dude i dont follow the rules like you, i just love to love

peace out brother

That's alright, can I avoid the question then?

I don't really want to debate the comparative careers of Hatton and Tapia. Just something I have never been concerned with.

you must have an exciting life then

for most people that topic is a high point of their days

what shall we talk about now then?

[erics44]

It is very close not quite clearly at all, Tapia beat old man Madina to claim his third weight title, his defenses on a whole are on par with Calzaghe, Hatton was number one is his division much longer than Tapia, both lost there biggest fights, Hatton has a better win on his resume, like I said very close I would give the edge to Tapia.

Also people saying there was no ppv in his days at his weight Well that's my point Nothing you can do about the eras/circumstances the fact of the matter is Hatton is more well known in the world of boxing than Tapia FACT, no matter who thinks who is better that's just the way it is.

Yes Tapia is a well known fighter but not even close to being as known as Hatton, Hatton is a much bigger name.

Hatton made his name beating old fighters no longer in there prime. The list is long. Freddie Pendleton, Vince Phillips, Ben Tackie, Kostya Tszyu, Jose Luis Castillo and Juan Lazcano. Hatton never beat an elite fighter who was in his prime. His best win over a fighter still in his prime is the one over the one-dimensional, crude Juan Urango. Collazo beat him. Malignaggi was an ok win. But Cotto had already bashed him good. And by all rights Paulie should of been coming off a loss to Lovemore N'dou. Hatton remains one of the most overrated fighters in the last 50 years.

either you know nothing about boxing or you have something against hatton, id say its probably the former although maybe a bit of both

[Violent Demise]

It is very close not quite clearly at all, Tapia beat old man Madina to claim his third weight title, his defenses on a whole are on par with Calzaghe, Hatton was number one is his division much longer than Tapia, both lost there biggest fights, Hatton has a better win on his resume, like I said very close I would give the edge to Tapia.

Also people saying there was no ppv in his days at his weight Well that's my point Nothing you can do about the eras/circumstances the fact of the matter is Hatton is more well known in the world of boxing than Tapia FACT, no matter who thinks who is better that's just the way it is.

Yes Tapia is a well known fighter but not even close to being as known as Hatton, Hatton is a much bigger name.

Hatton made his name beating old fighters no longer in there prime. The list is long. Freddie Pendleton, Vince Phillips, Ben Tackie, Kostya Tszyu, Jose Luis Castillo and Juan Lazcano. Hatton never beat an elite fighter who was in his prime. His best win over a fighter still in his prime is the one over the one-dimensional, crude Juan Urango. Collazo beat him. Malignaggi was an ok win. But Cotto had already bashed him good. And by all rights Paulie should of been coming off a loss to Lovemore N'dou. Hatton remains one of the most overrated fighters in the last 50 years.

either you know nothing about boxing or you have something against hatton, id say its probably the former although maybe a bit of both

Another one. I thought this place was rid of all the "Hatton is my God" posters. Guess not. Anyway, go ahead and make a fool of yourself . Tell me how the following fighters mentioned (Castillo, Pendelton, Lazcano..etc) were all really in there primes and would of beaten any fighter not named Ricky Hatton the night they faced him

[erics44]

It is very close not quite clearly at all, Tapia beat old man Madina to claim his third weight title, his defenses on a whole are on par with Calzaghe, Hatton was number one is his division much longer than Tapia, both lost there biggest fights, Hatton has a better win on his resume, like I said very close I would give the edge to Tapia.

Also people saying there was no ppv in his days at his weight Well that's my point Nothing you can do about the eras/circumstances the fact of the matter is Hatton is more well known in the world of boxing than Tapia FACT, no matter who thinks who is better that's just the way it is.

Yes Tapia is a well known fighter but not even close to being as known as Hatton, Hatton is a much bigger name.

Hatton made his name beating old fighters no longer in there prime. The list is long. Freddie Pendleton, Vince Phillips, Ben Tackie, Kostya Tszyu, Jose Luis Castillo and Juan Lazcano. Hatton never beat an elite fighter who was in his prime. His best win over a fighter still in his prime is the one over the one-dimensional, crude Juan Urango. Collazo beat him. Malignaggi was an ok win. But Cotto had already bashed him good. And by all rights Paulie should of been coming off a loss to Lovemore N'dou. Hatton remains one of the most overrated fighters in the last 50 years.

either you know nothing about boxing or you have something against hatton, id say its probably the former although maybe a bit of both

Another one. I thought this place was rid of all the "Hatton is my God" posters. Guess not. Anyway, go ahead and make a fool of yourself . Tell me how the following fighters mentioned (Castillo, Pendelton, Lazcano..etc) were all really in there primes and would of beaten any fighter not named Ricky Hatton the night they faced him

you could say the same about many other fighters including mayweather and pac

hatton had a fantastic carear beating some top contenders along the way and beating them in style, not least tzu who was considered the best of the best at the time of the fight. he also built a massive fan base in britain because of his personality and the excitement he brought to the ring

be happy dude and try not to be too jealous of his achievements