Hatton to fight Senchenko

[Beanz]

Senchenko is 35 and was stopped by Malignaggi Age is a factor here, Senchenko was outclassed in his last fight and maybe the Hatton camp thought that Katsidis might be a little more dangerous and unpredictable? This is a safe bet for Hatton.

You are right. I don't think Paulie suddenly developed a huge amount of power by going up to 147,sure he has a little more pop in his punches but the Senchenko stoppage was realised through accumulation. You would have to assume that Ricky is banking on Senchenko's lack of creativity supplying him with a similar wealth of opportunities.

Senchenko has not been used to fighting away from home or to such a huge partisan crowd and he is fairly predictable and straight ahead as a boxer. Ricky may not have the same ability to overwhelm him early with unrelenting pressure but his good feet and habit of throwing great shots inside from awkward angles should allow him to land regularly to the body. If he can stop him earlier than Paulie after such a long time out surely that throws him right back in the mix with a Malinaggi rematch and the chance to grab a belt.

[THE THIRD MAN]

Senchenko is 35 and was stopped by Malignaggi Age is a factor here, Senchenko was outclassed in his last fight and maybe the Hatton camp thought that Katsidis might be a little more dangerous and unpredictable? This is a safe bet for Hatton.

You are right. I don't think Paulie suddenly developed a huge amount of power by going up to 147,sure he has a little more pop in his punches but the Senchenko stoppage was realised through accumulation. You would have to assume that Ricky is banking on Senchenko's lack of creativity supplying him with a similar wealth of opportunities.

Senchenko has not been used to fighting away from home or to such a huge partisan crowd and he is fairly predictable and straight ahead as a boxer. Ricky may not have the same ability to overwhelm him early with unrelenting pressure but his good feet and habit of throwing great shots inside from awkward angles should allow him to land regularly to the body. If he can stop him earlier than Paulie after such a long time out surely that throws him right back in the mix with a Malinaggi rematch and the chance to grab a belt.

Agreed, I always thought a possible Katsidis match up was way to dangerous first up even if Katsidis looks shot. He still has power and i doubt Hatton wants such a war in his comeback fight. Senchenko is a much more logical opponent, Hatton needs the win, he needs confidence and then he needs to be active.

[Gandalf]

I disagree that Katsidis is more dangerous, he is on a bad losing run and has never fought at WW. He is a bigger name and would have made for a fun fight, but I think Hatton garners more serious respect by fighting Senchenko. Hatton really isn't cutting any corners with this and it is fascinating.

[El Kabong]

Ricky should fight Juan Manuel Marquez....but I think he's just going to aim for Amir Khan and call it a day

[THE THIRD MAN]

Ricky should fight Juan Manuel Marquez....but I think he's just going to aim for Amir Khan and call it a day

This idea works for me, he's playing it safe with Senchenko for the time being though.

[Gandalf]

Marquez in a first comeback fight is just insanity. We have no idea what shape Hatton will be in, it is unlikely he will be at his best. Tyson post jail had slipped significantly, Hatton post booze and ballooning will likely have difficulties too. You don't come off of a long layoff and immediately fight the very best. It's rare that that ever happens.

Hatton is fighting a former champ at WW, even that is potentially too ambitious.

[IamInuit]

He looks to be in great shape and apparently close to 147 already.

[TitoFan]

I disagree that Katsidis is more dangerous, he is on a bad losing run and has never fought at WW. He is a bigger name and would have made for a fun fight, but I think Hatton garners more serious respect by fighting Senchenko. Hatton really isn't cutting any corners with this and it is fascinating.

I had pretty much said the same thing, but in different words.
It'll probably be accepted better by one or two of our colleagues, coming from a fellow UK'er.

[Beanz]

UK'er? :-)

[TitoFan]

artistic license

[Beanz]

Ricky was at Prizefighter tonight....on the night of his birthday.....no drink in hand. Looking good and not half as gaunt as in that photo. He obviously means business, heres hoping his age does not betray him.