So there are striking similarities, Hatton winning the Bronze at the '96 Junior World's but losing controversially to an Eastern European and Mayweather winning the Bronze at the '96 Olympics but losing controversially to an Eastern European.


Their pro careers, the paths they took, though, are polar opposite. Arum rushing Mayweather in with the great Hernandez, while Warren chose to milk Hatton (Hatton could of went the European route and had a world title shot at Terron Millett before the New Millenium, but Warren chose to use him as a cash cow instead).

Mayweather's trademark became the shoulder roll and Hatton's trademark was almost instantly his body punching.

People at Sky Sports said Hatton was special in 1998, likewise people at HBO said Mayweather was special in 1998. Their common opponent, Tony Pep, gave Mayweather a good workout, while Hatton blowed him away with bodyshots.

Mayweather's style was and is to avoid being hit first and foremost while Hatton's style was and is to take risks and excite the fans first and foremost.


Hatton is the king of the 140lb division, then considered to be the best in boxing, beating the legendary Kostya Tszyu, which is a greater win than any Mayweather can boast. But Mayweather is widely considered the #1 lb4lb boxer in the business.

Both are undefeated, Hatton has the style and tools to beat Mayweather, and both must fight!