Quote Originally Posted by shza
I'd just add this: Casamayor is getting up in age, and did not look terribly impressive against a completely shot Chico in his last fight. Yes, that fight was for the championship, and yes, Casamayor does not have the brawler-type style of Chico or JLC that makes guys get old overnight, but this fight would just set up more "so what, hatton beat a shot fighter who was in his prime nearly ten years ago" commentary. Let Casamayor get Juan Diaz in the ring--he deserves that fight as LW champ. And let Hatton fight a younger guy in his prime, like Paulie or the winner of Torres/Holt.
Dam man,thats 3 times I've said this in 2 days:excellent post. I agree,I think it is a lose lose situation for Ricky and I HIGHLY doubt he would take this fight. Although I think it would be an excellent clash of styles,as you stated,Hatton would not get any credit for winning. He is better off fighting Paulie at 40,Floyd/Cotto at 147.