Quote Originally Posted by mezy602
Richard "The Hitman" Hatton boasts a record of 41-0 (30KO). With his undefeated record, if he were to retire now would he be considered one of boxing's greats?
His undefeated record has only 1 name on it, that in the future, will be vaguely remembered.

Quote Originally Posted by mezy602
He has fought recognizable opponents such as a 36 year old Kostya Tszyu but thats about it. He has fought 37 of his 41 fights in and around England against opponents most boxing fans outside of England would even recognize. But, he did deafeat a 36 year old Kostya Tszyu. Does his victory over a diminishing 36 year old Kostya Tszyu make him on of the top fighters today.
Again...one name does not a GOAT record make.

Quote Originally Posted by mezy602
It has even been said that Pretty Boy Floyd Mayweather has been ducking Hatton. What I have to say about that, if that is truly what the public thinks the sport of Boxing is in more trouble than can ever be expected.
Hatton turned down Floyd quite some time back...he said that he wasn't ready...both he & his team said that they needed a few more fights to get prepared for the challenge...that was just prior to his "win" over Colloza...that win was just prior to him moving back down in weight...which was right about the time that Floyd was preparing to defeat his 3rd man at 147lbs.

Boxing aint in that much trouble babe...people just refuse to take all the facts into account before they go ripping people's records & accomplishments apart.