As a fan I would be delighted if he could just pull off a win here and then call it a day with pride intact. This is a comeback fight off of 3 years out and his opponent isn't a novice. If the footwork and stamina is intact then I would like to see him stop Malignaggi and really then possibly put it to rest. Hatton's good footwork was what Paulie couldn't handle. If the footwork and tenacity has slipped though Hatton will need to curb his hopes and end it here. Like you say though, Hatton builds it all up and already he has mentioned Mayweather and Pacquiao. I wince when I hear that. Baby steps first, Ricky. We don't know what he has and until this fight is done Hatton is only guessing himself. He isn't shy of making grand statements.
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