Quote NuthaPug"Well, then, in that case, I CC'd you.

I think Hatton's win over Castillo was a valid win but slightly ambiguous. Castillo may not have been, when in the ring with Hatton, the same Castillo that probably did really hand Mayweather his first defeat. I know that to say this sounds like it detracts from a Hatton victory, but since it may be true anyway, that leaves Hatton's victory over Castillo slightly ambiguous in terms of how much of a feather in Hatton's cap it is.

The good news is that I haven't heard anyone in the world even hint that Floyd Mayweather is past it, over the hill, not what he used to be. A bit slower and less powerful (as indicated by fewer KOs) at upper weights, perhaps.

Nor has it been said that Ricky is past it.

Both Hatton and Mayweather are on top of their game. No excuses of that nature will apply. Whichever of them gets the win will have a W that can't be argued downward in value the way Hatton-Castillo can (whether you agree with it or not). The ambiguity about either fighter just doesn't exist in terms of where they are at in their career.

That's a Good Thing."

Right on, 2 of my favorite fighters going to get what I consider to be a great matchup with each other. I expect Mayweather to win and actually predict a stoppage due to cuts by the 6th or 7th round if Floyd does his thing. But Hatton brings it and will give this guy fits if he can get him to the ropes. Only way Hatton will win is a k.o., and to believe he can be the 1st to do it is kind of stretching things. Win or lose he will get my respect for trying, especially being how small a guy he really is, even next to Floyd who is not a big man in any sense of the word.