Quote Originally Posted by Greig
Yep, venting over.


I just think that when Hatton is good he's hellacious (Tszyu/Castillo) and I can't think of anyone as vicious or as focused as Hatton that Mayweather has been in with above 130. There has always been a 'but' about every opponent he has faced above 130 (Gatti's defence, Judah's Judahness, Mitchell's shotness, Baldomir's slowness, Bruseles' shitness). His opponents from Castillo onwards have been handpicked to make him look extraordinary apart from DLH who was handpicked for megabucks (and I thought DLH won)
And he's along way from 130 now and Hatton, to me, looks like he's as prepared as I've ever seen him. Two weeks ago his face was looking lean.

There are no 'buts' at all with Hatton - he's fit, focused and very, very good at dismantling people. That is why I think he'll win.
I agree with your statements on Mayweather's opposition after he left the 130 weight division!

When the fight was first made between Mayweather and Hatton, I gave Hatton no chance what-so-ever to pull the upset off. Now that 24/7 is half way through I'm starting to think Hatton is going to shock the world. I don't know if it's how well-made HBO makes their shows or if I really believe Ricky can do it...we'll see....

I dont believe De La Hoya won the fight. He definitely won the first half of the fight, but stopped throwing punches and wasnt aggressive enough to take it in the end.