Quote Originally Posted by bilbo

As to your theory of a natural welterweight beating a light welter I agree in part but really it depends on the fighters.

Hatton came up short against Collazo, mainly I believe because his style of fighting relies on over powering and out working his opponent. His nonstop pressure wasn't as effective because Collazo was bigger and stronger and simply couldn't be hurt in the way previous fighters had been. However I'm not sure that this was the sole reason for Hatton's poor performance, Collazo was also a southpaw and Ricky hates those. It was also his first fight at welter and maybe he was over confident, even looking forward to the next fight.

As far as Mayweather and Margarito however I think size isn't so important. Mayweather is a boxer not a brawler and will be relying on speed, accuracy and elusiveness to win that fight rather than pressure and power like Ricky Hatton.

Cory Spinks, who has no punch at strawweight let alone welterweight was able to step up to 154 and outpoint Karmazin in a close decision so the weight isn't necessarily the crucial factor.

For a fighter like Ricky Hatton, who is all about pressure and only has short stubby arms, pounds is a lot, but to a skilled, slick pugilist it's not so much of a big deal.
I honestly believe that Mayweather can defeat Baldo & Margo with angles & his speed.

I know Judah couldn't do it against Baldo...but Judah aint Floyd...even if everyone uses the excues that Judah could hang with Floyd for a handful of rounds...it's just a boat that won't float.

Smarts & angles eventually caught up with Judah from Floyd & Baldo's ability to persevere & not fade down the stretch against Zab or Gatti is what got the wins.

Baldo Mayweather or Baldo Margarito would be fun to watch...but I think that they both beat Baldo.