
Originally Posted by
ICE COLD BOXING

Originally Posted by
'Big' Dan McCarthy
Chavez is a good fighter but he's basically a poor man's Ricky Hatton, he's weaker in every department.
I wouldn't go as far to say Chavez is poor man's version of Hatton there isn't that much difference yes Hatton is better fighter but i certainly wouldn't call him poor man's version of Hatton.
It's not a very nice way of putting it, he's a soldier and I was gutted when he injured his knee against Diaz but it's the best way of summing him up. He's slower, shorter, not as strong, not as good defensively, throws less punches, yet he still managed to win rounds against Mayweather and caused him significant problems, so did Castillo. It's been a while since Mayweather has faught a guy his own size, which gives him a better chance in one respect, he's used to fighting bigger opponents so Hatton will be a welcome change. However it's also been a long time since he has faught someone who is accustomed to fighting on the inside as Hatton.
Arguably Hatton is the best body puncher he has ever faced, he's physically one of the strongest he has ever faced and he is also one of the hungriest and most determined young champions he has ever faced. Hatton is at the top of his game. Mayweather is obviously a big favourite, how could he not be, but I think if anyone below Middleweight is ever going to beat Floyd, it has to be The Hitman.
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