Quote Originally Posted by superheavyrhun
I was thinking about this when looking at how close Ricky Hatton came to losing after his move up to 147 fighting against Collazo, so I was wondering whether you guys would be willing to overlook a defeat for a fighter who was making the step up in weight, although i imagine this would be a bigger factor in the lighter weights.

Also, any examples of someone moving up a weight and not making the grade spring to mind? Pacman moving up to fight Morales is one that I can think of.
I personally hate excuses, a loss is a loss and that's that.
I was poisoned.
I hurt my hand.
My dog ate my gloves.

Thats all jibba jabber