I think some of you are being way too harsh on Hatton here. Katsidis is a career LW, but his last fight was at JWW. This fight, if made, will be outside his comfort zone in terms of weight, but it is what it is.

I think it is far too much to suggest that this is like DLH/Pacquiao. Hatton is coming in off of a 3 and half year lay off and one of the most brutal stoppages we have ever seen. Are people forgetting that KO? It was horrendous, one of the most awful things I have ever seen and like JimBoogie, I don't mind admitting that I shed a tear over it. Absolutely devastating loss. Then of course we have the lost weekend which lasted 3 years. Hatton crying to himself, snorting charlie, boozing like a beast, eventually getting to around 15 stone and a stint in rehab. Hatton was a mess and he has gradually started to get his mind back and to get in shape.

Hatton promised us a name and we have got a name. Not a slick, powder puff, but someone who has hurt Marquez in recent years, which is more than can be said for Pacquiao. After that demolition Hatton should be credited for fighting someone who comes to fight, someone who can hurt people. Sure it is a weight jump for Katsidis, but this is a COMEBACK fight. Off of a massive break AND a KO. This is how many comeback fights are. Do we really prefer a fight with N'Dou or a proper journey man?

If this fight comes off Hatton has done a noble thing and stayed true to his word. Honestly, the hate Hatton gets shocks me.