Is Hatton-Malignaggi fight already signed?

[donnydarkoIRL]

I think that to say Hatton Pac is of a far greater magnitude shows a lack of interest in pure boxing imo.

Hatton vs. Pacquaio is a marquee fight. It's only purose is to generate huge sums of moiney and public interest.

As regards boxing significance Hatton vs. Pauoilie is afr more significant.

[Fenster]

I think that to say Hatton Pac is of a far greater magnitude shows a lack of interest in pure boxing imo.

Hatton vs. Pacquaio is a marquee fight. It's only purose is to generate huge sums of moiney and public interest.

As regards boxing significance Hatton vs. Pauoilie is afr more significant.

Why?

[donnydarkoIRL]

I think that to say Hatton Pac is of a far greater magnitude shows a lack of interest in pure boxing imo.

Hatton vs. Pacquaio is a marquee fight. It's only purose is to generate huge sums of moiney and public interest.

As regards boxing significance Hatton vs. Pauoilie is afr more significant.

Why?

The recognised No.1 Light welter fighting another highly rated Light Welter.
Bringing clarity to the division before hopping weights etc.
As opposed to the No.1 light welter defending to a man that has fought 2 divisions below him that same year.

[ICB]

I think that to say Hatton Pac is of a far greater magnitude shows a lack of interest in pure boxing imo.

Hatton vs. Pacquaio is a marquee fight. It's only purose is to generate huge sums of moiney and public interest.

As regards boxing significance Hatton vs. Pauoilie is afr more significant.

Why?

The recognised No.1 Light welter fighting another highly rated Light Welter.
Bringing clarity to the division before hopping weights etc.
As opposed to the No.1 light welter defending to a man that has fought 2 divisions below him that same year.

I disagree Hatton already proved along time ago he was the number 1 Jr Welterweight in the 140 pound division, why does he need to prove it again in an even weaker version of the Jr Welterweight division ?? Pacquiao vs Hatton would make much more money, its what the fans want. Pacquiao has been getting stronger since moving up and he walks around at 140+. And it would be 10x times more exciting it for certain makes sense to me Donny, but i guess it wouldn't be too bad if Hatton fought Paulie and Pacquiao fought Valero then if both fighters win, then they can face eachother.

[donnydarkoIRL]

Why?

The recognised No.1 Light welter fighting another highly rated Light Welter.
Bringing clarity to the division before hopping weights etc.
As opposed to the No.1 light welter defending to a man that has fought 2 divisions below him that same year.

I disagree Hatton already proved along time ago he was the number 1 in 140 pound division, why does he need to prove it again in an even weaker version of the Jr Welterweight division ?? Pacquiao vs Hatton would make much more money, its what the fans want. Pacquiao has been getting stronger since moving up and he walks around at 140+. And it would be 10x times more exciting it for certain makes sense to me Donny, but i guess it wouldn't be too bad if Hatton fought Paulie then Pacquiao fought Valero then if both fighters win, they can face eachother.

When reflecting on Hatton's legacy would it look better to look back, seeing him compete and dominate all the 140lbs champs or seing him beat a guy that has fought at Super featherweight this year?

Sure Pacquiao walks around at 140, but Ricky walks around at a minimum of 170!
Pacquiao is an exceptional fighter, but tthe end of the day the situation would present Ricky taking the challenge of the smaller man for money.

140 may be shallow at the moment, but there are better fights for Hatton's legacy;
Torres/Holt/Peterson/Malignaggi.

[ICB]

The recognised No.1 Light welter fighting another highly rated Light Welter.
Bringing clarity to the division before hopping weights etc.
As opposed to the No.1 light welter defending to a man that has fought 2 divisions below him that same year.

I disagree Hatton already proved along time ago he was the number 1 in 140 pound division, why does he need to prove it again in an even weaker version of the Jr Welterweight division ?? Pacquiao vs Hatton would make much more money, its what the fans want. Pacquiao has been getting stronger since moving up and he walks around at 140+. And it would be 10x times more exciting it for certain makes sense to me Donny, but i guess it wouldn't be too bad if Hatton fought Paulie then Pacquiao fought Valero then if both fighters win, they can face eachother.

When reflecting on Hatton's legacy would it look better to look back, seeing him compete and dominate all the 140lbs champs or seing him beat a guy that has fought at Super featherweight this year?

Sure Pacquiao walks around at 140, but Ricky walks around at a minimum of 170!
Pacquiao is an exceptional fighter, but tthe end of the day the situation would present Ricky taking the challenge of the smaller man for money.

140 may be shallow at the moment, but there are better fights for Hatton's legacy;
Torres/Holt/Peterson/Malignaggi.

The only fight that interest's me at 140 is Torres vs Hatton i still say Torres TKO's Hatton i think Hatton's punch resistance has gone somewhat. And i think Devon Alexander in time will be the best Jr Welterweight in the world.

[Fenster]

Paulie is decent belt holder in a CRAP division.

Pac-Hatton is a great fight. What will be considered Hatton's best win (should he win) in years to come?

Pac or Powderpuff?

[donnydarkoIRL]

Paulie is decent belt holder in a CRAP division.

Pac-Hatton is a great fight. What will be considered Hatton's best win (should he win) in years to come?

Pac or Powderpuff?

If Hatton beats Pacquiao it's seen as Hatton beating a blown up Super featherweight.

You know it.

[ICB]

Paulie is decent belt holder in a CRAP division.

Pac-Hatton is a great fight. What will be considered Hatton's best win (should he win) in years to come?

Pac or Powderpuff?

If Hatton beats Pacquiao it's seen as Hatton beating a blown up Super featherweight.

You know it.

Yes but there's also flip side to that coin Donny looking back at Paulie vs Hatton would Hatton get that much credit for beating Paulie really ?? he got two gift decisions in his last two fights, one against Ndou who he dominated in the first fight, and it was one of the most pointless rematches at that time yet he still struggled against an old Ndou. Paulie shouldn't even have a belt IMO and he hasn't been impressive since the Cotto fight way back in 2006. And lets be honest at the moment Paulie is seen as a bit of joke by boxing fans after his last embarrassing performance.

[Fenster]

Paulie is decent belt holder in a CRAP division.

Pac-Hatton is a great fight. What will be considered Hatton's best win (should he win) in years to come?

Pac or Powderpuff?

If Hatton beats Pacquiao it's seen as Hatton beating a blown up Super featherweight.

You know it.

Yes but there's also flip side to that coin Donny looking back at Paulie vs Hatton would Hatton get that much credit for beating Paulie really ?? he got two gift decisions in his last two fights, one against Ndou who he dominated in the first fight, and it was one of the most pointless rematches at that time yet he still struggled against an old Ndou. Paulie shouldn't even have a belt IMO and he hasn't been impressive since the Cotto fight way back in 2006. And lets be honest at the moment Paulie is seen as a bit of joke by boxing fans after his last embarrassing performance.

Well said Ice.



(Posted just before me)

[donnydarkoIRL]

I disagree Hatton already proved along time ago he was the number 1 in 140 pound division, why does he need to prove it again in an even weaker version of the Jr Welterweight division ?? Pacquiao vs Hatton would make much more money, its what the fans want. Pacquiao has been getting stronger since moving up and he walks around at 140+. And it would be 10x times more exciting it for certain makes sense to me Donny, but i guess it wouldn't be too bad if Hatton fought Paulie then Pacquiao fought Valero then if both fighters win, they can face eachother.

When reflecting on Hatton's legacy would it look better to look back, seeing him compete and dominate all the 140lbs champs or seing him beat a guy that has fought at Super featherweight this year?

Sure Pacquiao walks around at 140, but Ricky walks around at a minimum of 170!
Pacquiao is an exceptional fighter, but tthe end of the day the situation would present Ricky taking the challenge of the smaller man for money.

140 may be shallow at the moment, but there are better fights for Hatton's legacy;
Torres/Holt/Peterson/Malignaggi.

The only fight that interest's me at 140 is Torres vs Hatton i still say Torres TKO's Hatton i think Hatton's punch resistance has gone somewhat. And i think Devon Alexander in time will be the best Jr Welterweight in the world.

Hatton's new vulnerability to punches certainly makes this fight more ridky for him, but I believe he could pull it out of the bag, by drawing Torres past the 6th. Torres has always had stamina problems and is reduced to a Urango like fighter after his initial onslaught.

But it would be very exciting. I'd also say that Bradley has brought something new to the division. Win or lose he will force fights and create excitment.

Paulie is decent belt holder in a CRAP division.

Pac-Hatton is a great fight. What will be considered Hatton's best win (should he win) in years to come?

Pac or Powderpuff?

If Hatton beats Pacquiao it's seen as Hatton beating a blown up Super featherweight.

You know it.

Yes but there's also flip side to that coin Donny looking back at Paulie vs Hatton would Hatton get that much credit for beating Paulie really ?? he got two gift decisions in his last two fights, one against Ndou who he dominated in the first fight, and it was one of the most pointless rematches at that time yet he still struggled against an old Ndou. Paulie shouldn't even have a belt IMO and he hasn't been impressive since the Cotto fight way back in 2005.

I'd give him great credit if he could stop Paulie. I would see that as a great feat and a bright feather in the cap of any fighter given the struggle posed by Malignaggi against Cotto.

[Fenster]

Paulie is decent belt holder in a CRAP division.

Pac-Hatton is a great fight. What will be considered Hatton's best win (should he win) in years to come?

Pac or Powderpuff?

If Hatton beats Pacquiao it's seen as Hatton beating a blown up Super featherweight.

You know it.

That don't mean shit! Pac is a STAR in boxing. Hatton-Pac will be MEGA! In time Pac will be listed as Hatton's best win alongside Tszyu.

Powderpuff is NO different to Maussa or Urango. If Hatton beats Powderpuff it's seen as him beating a useless twat coming off two (arguable) losses that never beat anyone of any distinction. Fact.

[ICB]

I think that to say Hatton Pac is of a far greater magnitude shows a lack of interest in pure boxing imo.

Hatton vs. Pacquaio is a marquee fight. It's only purose is to generate huge sums of moiney and public interest.

As regards boxing significance Hatton vs. Pauoilie is afr more significant.

Why?

Thats mystery to me as well Fenster what has Paulie done lately to make this more interesting fight than Pac vs Hatton ?? to be honest i think Paulie has looked crap in his last few fights and he hasn't impressed me since the Cotto fight. Pacquiao walks around at over 140+ pounds easily i believe so weight wouldn't be an issue. And plus it would be a much more exciting fight than Paulie running all night against Hatton.

[donnydarkoIRL]

Boxing fans want the divisions to be unified, they want one champion, yet rather than have the division clarified they want an exciting fight with a newcomer to the division....
Doesn't seem fair to me.

[Tito BHB]

Ngoudjo is paulies mandatory, so he may be getting his rematch in future.

No reason why hatton is not fighting pac..

Hatton turned down the oscar payday aswell..

Its just the fact that they had been working towards the paulie fight and they said that they will honour theyr agreement to fight next..

I dont think there is any intention to look past pac thuough.. i think they want a date early next year for that fight..