Malignaggi-Hatton close, Paulie praises Hatton and calls him a "Great champion".

[bzkfn]

seen this coming weeks ago mate...

isnt Malignaggi on the undercard of hattons next fight sure i heard that somewhere could be wrong.

Ricky of old wins this one for me but i guess its all down to if we still have the ricky of old after his defeat

It was close but not confirmed. Remember if it had fallen through they were going after Torres. I think they were backing it up in case Paulie decided to fight Witter instead.

you know what would be a dream undercard for me mate is stick Malignaggi vs Witter on the undercard and Hatton meets the winner.... everything is simple in my world mate

That'd be great. Plus it'd keep Junior on an undercard were he belongs.

It'd involve 3 promotors though, so can't imagine it coming off. It does make sense though. You think Paulie would unify with Torres?

[Saddo]

It was close but not confirmed. Remember if it had fallen through they were going after Torres. I think they were backing it up in case Paulie decided to fight Witter instead.

you know what would be a dream undercard for me mate is stick Malignaggi vs Witter on the undercard and Hatton meets the winner.... everything is simple in my world mate

That'd be great. Plus it'd keep Junior on an undercard were he belongs.

It'd involve 3 promotors though, so can't imagine it coming off. It does make sense though. You think Paulie would unify with Torres?

Witter would get the exposure if he won... Malignaggi would be a better fight if he won.

Hatton would just have to carry on as normal and all the fans would be happy makes sense to me.

as for Torres hes in the who needs him club

[Tito BHB]

This one is looking real close to bieng made..

What i heard about the hatton - lazcano undercard was they were looking for the hbo style undercard to be hattons next opponent and that giving that both hatton and the undercard attraction won that would solve who hatton fights next after that..

Main culprits i had heard were torres and my boy paulie..

Now course paulie still has to deal with the legal problems since he owes Ndou a rematch for the title so perhaps that will be the undercard fight or if paulie can put that off for another length of time perhaps he could unify with torres on the undercard winner gets hatton in autumn..

Either way i'd quite like to see the magic man in england and of course the hatton fight is likely to be aestheticly pleasing... (Dont bug me when it comes to spelling .. Im the man at spelling )

And whoever says about who hatton is ducking is off the mark.. its not to do with power or nothing of the sort.. Paulie and hatton were gona come together.. cos they both on top.. the problem is for every boxer is getting the big fights.. and just lke everyone else witter should let others do what they do all he needs to do is keep fighting, keep winning and get some names.. of which there are plenty at 140.. he could take out guys like rees and torres and gain a title while he waits.. face prospects like salita, figueroa, alexander, even if it comes to named fighters theres a few out there to put on the resume that arent a huge threat to him or his eventual hopeful payday..

He needs to put himself in a position where other people want to fight him and theres no running around for him.. thats what hatton and paulie have already done and thats why they are getting the money and the fights

[CFH]

Hey Lefty, what did I say in this thread that makes me "what a moron"? I don't mind the negative rep, I just want to hear your explaination, if you have one. You spelled moron incorrectly, by the way.

[leftylee]

Hey Lefty, what did I say in this thread that makes me "what a moron"? I don't mind the negative rep, I just want to hear your explaination, if you have one. You spelled moron incorrectly, by the way.

It ain't about this thread and I know I spelt moron incorrect but I only noticed once I clicked the negative rep button so I couldn't go back

[Tam Seddon]

I dont even bother with Hatton threads anymore, for the simple fact most of the people on here are far too arogant towards him and think people like Witter would beat him.

After the Tszyu fight I would say about 99% of the people on here would back Hatton to stop Witter early. But now I say most of the people would have Witter stopping him now, its really bullshit to be honest. Hatton showed real balls by moving up against the best fighter in the world and losing a fight where he knew he ' 0 ' was very likely to go. I respect him very much for that because I would have preferd to see him lose that fight then stay at 140 and fight not so good fighters.

Now that hes lost I believe any fighter needs to get that hunger and burning desire back in them. Going straight from the off to fighter argubly the number 2 in the weight class isnt the best choice in my opinion. He needs the confidence booster and I believe that he will get it from Juan Lazcano. Lazcano I do admit it a had been but he still wont be going all the way to manchester to get KTFO early I can tell you that. I think he can bring a good fight to Ricky and I feel Ricky will be able to stop him and get his self belief back that he is the best at 140 and he simply did loose to p4p number 1 in the world.

Witter I feel needs to show that he can attract more attention to his own fan base and name in America to prove that he truely is number 2 in the weight class, and not just because hes number 2 because hes proved it, but shown the people that he is number 2 and will bring exciment to a Hatton fight. If Witter was to fight Hatton in May and Witter looses to him easily what would you all say then? I would love to see some of the replies we would get on here about him, and see how they can turn it against Ricky. Personally I do want a Junior Witter showdown, but at this time I really dont want it. I want both men to be unifying the devision and let it really be the ultimate number 1 and the number 2. That way it will generate a lot more money for both men and attract a lot more customers for the promoters etc. The show down could take place in England and would be a major event for 2009. Both men need to have BIG wins on thier records this year. If Ricky beats Paulie and gets in another win and gets a belt this will set him up for this Witter show down. Junior NEEDS a big named fighter as well to assert the fact he DESERVES this shot and always has done. If he gets himself another belt against Torres or Rees I believe hes done enough to show he can fight against Ricky.

Hatton-Witter is the biggest fight at 140 IMO and I dont want it to happen too early. I want this one to be hyped up and both men fully up for it. At this momment Hatton needs confidence and Witter needs another belt or a big name. In my eyes Harris isnt enough for me and Witter has never taken a BIG risk in his career. He nearly got beaten by Colin Lynes and to say this man will easily smash Hatton is beyond me to be honest. Just give it time for this fight to unfold, I sense Ricky has this one planned for the right time when he knows he can generate the most money from it. Let him get his head back and get back on the winning ways and let 2008 unfold for both Witter and Hatton to make sure their 2009 showdown can take place, for all 4 belts and the ring magazine championship of the world.

[eagle]

I have been critical of Hatton for not fighting Witter but i have no problem with him fighting Paulie, who i rate as much as Junior.

In my eyes this fight could tell a lot about where both fighters careers are at.

If Hatton looks great he is back in a big way and if he then goes on to beat Witter he could make claims to be he greatest 140 fighter ever.
If Hatton loses well it would be fair to say he is on the way out and should then look to cash in and probably retire in the next couple of fights.

For Paulie, if he should beat Hatton he is then got claims to be near the top ten p4p and def top 20. He could stamp himself as a top fighter and look for big money fights. If he should lose to Hatton it will more than likely prove that he is a good second tier fighter, who will not be a PPV fighter.

Good match up of styles and i for one will be watching.

[Althugz]

In my eyes Harris isnt enough for me and Witter has never taken a BIG risk in his career. He nearly got beaten by Colin Lynes and to say this man will easily smash Hatton is beyond me to be honest. .

Lmao, that's a joke right? A prime Zab Judah on 2 weeks notice isn't a big enough risk for you??
Colin Lynes is no bum either..He would give anyone problems at 140 imo because he's so technically sound.

[Bomp]

I dont even bother with Hatton threads anymore, for the simple fact most of the people on here are far too arogant towards him and think people like Witter would beat him.

After the Tszyu fight I would say about 99% of the people on here would back Hatton to stop Witter early. But now I say most of the people would have Witter stopping him now, its really bullshit to be honest. Hatton showed real balls by moving up against the best fighter in the world and losing a fight where he knew he ' 0 ' was very likely to go. I respect him very much for that because I would have preferd to see him lose that fight then stay at 140 and fight not so good fighters.

Now that hes lost I believe any fighter needs to get that hunger and burning desire back in them. Going straight from the off to fighter argubly the number 2 in the weight class isnt the best choice in my opinion. He needs the confidence booster and I believe that he will get it from Juan Lazcano. Lazcano I do admit it a had been but he still wont be going all the way to manchester to get KTFO early I can tell you that. I think he can bring a good fight to Ricky and I feel Ricky will be able to stop him and get his self belief back that he is the best at 140 and he simply did loose to p4p number 1 in the world.

Witter I feel needs to show that he can attract more attention to his own fan base and name in America to prove that he truely is number 2 in the weight class, and not just because hes number 2 because hes proved it, but shown the people that he is number 2 and will bring exciment to a Hatton fight. If Witter was to fight Hatton in May and Witter looses to him easily what would you all say then? I would love to see some of the replies we would get on here about him, and see how they can turn it against Ricky. Personally I do want a Junior Witter showdown, but at this time I really dont want it. I want both men to be unifying the devision and let it really be the ultimate number 1 and the number 2. That way it will generate a lot more money for both men and attract a lot more customers for the promoters etc. The show down could take place in England and would be a major event for 2009. Both men need to have BIG wins on thier records this year. If Ricky beats Paulie and gets in another win and gets a belt this will set him up for this Witter show down. Junior NEEDS a big named fighter as well to assert the fact he DESERVES this shot and always has done. If he gets himself another belt against Torres or Rees I believe hes done enough to show he can fight against Ricky.

Hatton-Witter is the biggest fight at 140 IMO and I dont want it to happen too early. I want this one to be hyped up and both men fully up for it. At this momment Hatton needs confidence and Witter needs another belt or a big name. In my eyes Harris isnt enough for me and Witter has never taken a BIG risk in his career. He nearly got beaten by Colin Lynes and to say this man will easily smash Hatton is beyond me to be honest. Just give it time for this fight to unfold, I sense Ricky has this one planned for the right time when he knows he can generate the most money from it. Let him get his head back and get back on the winning ways and let 2008 unfold for both Witter and Hatton to make sure their 2009 showdown can take place, for all 4 belts and the ring magazine championship of the world.

I'm sure the Witter-Hatton fight will happen as soon as Witter wins the obligatory Hatton eliminator against Ngoudjo.

Anyway, on a serious note, I'm one of the guys who wants him to face Witter, but I can't knock Haton though if he wants to fight Paulie first. BTW is there anyone genuinely excited about the prospect of a Hatton-Paulie fight? I reckon it'll be like an episode of the A-team, action packed but at the end of the day no one gets hurt.

[RP33]

whoever that is with the shirt on in your signature (the guy above me) looks pretty dumb.. it should be "you're" not "your".. i can understand someone mistyping it, but the fact taht it's on a shirt you look like a moron..

ANYWAY..

I don't see Hatton having a problem with Malignaggi.. he's quick and slick, but if Hatton gets in close and holds then he'll eat him up.. Considering paulie doesn't have power, i don't see hatton being phased by his punches, and hatton will continue to press even though he may be getting hit square in the face..

With mayweather punches, they're powerful AND sharp, so he got KO'd.. but i don't see Paulie having the power to do that.. Again, it all comes down to Ricky's approach and if he can catch and hold Paulie..

Hatton KO/TKO or Malignaggi a BLOODY UD

[ICB]

Malignaggi is pretty decent with some good boxing skills and slickness, but he has no power so Hatton will be able to walk right through his shots, but Paulie will make Hatton look bad and he will give Hatton some problems but i see Hatton winning a clear cut decision.

[Pugilistic]

that is great news, hatton would win late stoppage, or UD

[Beanflicker]

Im A HUGE Malignaggi fan, but I think Ricky takes this one. Paulie is slick but he isn't skilled on the inside like Floyd. I see Ricky closing the distance and eating him up.

Some of you guys forget how good Ricky really is. Just because Floyd made him look bad doesn't mean he is bad. Paulie is a real good fighter but he's no Floyd.