Quote Originally Posted by tysonbruno
Maybe Hatton just ain't that good so what he beat an old Kostya after hugging him for 5 rounds alot of people thought Collazo nicked it and at least deserved a draw then Mosely stud Collazo on his head so that shows how good Hatton is he is'nt in the same league as Mosely and Mayweather etc maybe Hatton will make Castillo submit with a bear hug
nah mate, you dont beat guys like Oliveira, Tackie, Tszyu, Magee and Philips if your shit. You dont get past guys like that,guys who have real quality, unless your good. I'm not trying to big up ricky opposition coz I know its not stellar, but still ricky would've been exposed long before now if he was shit. The holding stuff isn't a good sign, but I just think Hatton was being cynical in the Urango and Collazo fights, against Tszyu he was tactically perfect, he never let Kostya get his right-hand go and constantly disrupted his timing by being in his face all night long smothering him. You dont wanna risk walking into punches against a guy who hits like Tszyu. Its not pretty but its good tactics.

When he wants to though Ricky can fight toe-to-toe, and against someone who he is naturally stronger than he'll be able to take a few more risks. You can never write off Castillo, he's a top guy, but I favour Hatton for this fight big time. I think America is gonna see some vintage hatton on the night of the 23rd and I hope that will shut a few critics up.