How far can Hatton go ?

[Memphis]

The idea that 7 lbs difference either way would mean victory or defeat to Cotto for example I don't buy at all.

You dont think that a fighter has an optimum weight limit? Anything over that weight starts to have a negative impact on performance?

And if the only reason Hatton would beat Cotto at 140 is because Cotto would be too weight drained to fight properly, what the hell kind of victory would that be?

That kinda goes both ways though doesnt it? If Cotto were to beat Ricky at 147 where Cotto is clearly the more comfortable that would be a hollow victory too would it not? Unless they fought a 143lb catchweight contest one of them is at a disadvantage.