Hattons Prime - The myth

[Snakey]

I think he was in his prime for the Mayweather fight. You completely overlook the mental effect a loss can have on an undefeated fighter. Especially one with as many fans as Hatton. I dont think he was the same after he got beat. There was a different look and confidence about him pre Mayweather imo.

I disagree. One loss and we are going to talk about mental aspects...so lets say Tszyu wasnt in his prime for the Hatton fight because he lost to Vince Phillips. Both Tszyu and Hatton won fights after the mayweather fight It goes both ways.

[J_C]

Its your opinion of course but I dont see what is difficult to believe about the mental side of things that I described. When youre unbeaten at 40-0 or whatever you probably feel like nothing can stop you and youre an unshakeable Godzilla. Then when you get KO'd you realise youre not and a lot of doubts creep in about your talent and all sorts. It can go both ways depending on how you deal with it of course but a loss can totally ruin a fighter even.

Pac is just a better fighter all round though im not suggesting Hatton beats him if he was still undefeated or anything.

[Snakey]

But why does everyone jump straight to the Mayweather loss and his binge drinking for the reason why he was never the same. Why doesnt anyone think that the step up in opposition may be the reason why he never looked the same?