Quote Originally Posted by ImRipped
Being that Hatton last night was exposed as a fighter who will lose if not given a hometown advantage of 20,000 fans and a hometown ref who lets him get away anything, does anyone else think it would be better for him to stop fighting professionally and become a full time sparring partner? I think this would benefit Ricky tremendously, as some of the highest paid sparring partners in the world can make 6 figures a year. Since it is now evident that Hatton would get destroyed by Mayweather, Corrales, Castillo, Gatti, Baldomir, Mosley, and yes, even Judah, and since he has expressed the desire to not stay in boxing too much longer, I think it's a good idea. Not only that but, and I say this seriously, if Hatton dedicates himself 100%, I think he could be the Roberto Duran of sparring partners.
I'm sick of the Hatton protected in his hometown argument, as far as I am aware he fought in the States last night

Mayweather - 36 fights - 36 fights in the USA
Gatti - 47 fights - 44 in the USA (most in his hometown of Atlantic City) 1 in Canada (place of birth) and 2 in Holland
Shane Mosley - 46 fights - 46 fights in the USA

The mexican/south americans will fight anywhere regardless as will Ricky Hatton.

I think it's about time the facts got straight.

Although I would love for Hatton to fight in NYC at The Garden, or Vegas, Atlantic City etc why shouldn't he as a two weight (undisputed at light welter even though he gave up the titles, and now WBA welter champ) champ allowed to say 'you want my belts? you come here'.

I would bet my house that Floyd, Gatti, Judah Mosley etc would not even get out of bed to cross the Atlantic 'out of their comfort zones'.

Rant over.