I'm definately interested in this fight; maybe not so much now after the rather poor performances of late from both guys, but still interested.


I've always liked Hatton, and have never liked Paulie, though I think he is a very good boxer.

This is going to cause big problems for Ricky because Paulie is not going to get caught up in a war on the ropes and let Hatton hold and try to dig those body shots. Paulie will be playing to the ref all night and will simply outbox Hatton.

After about 6 rounds of this I see deja-vu from the Mayweather fight kicking in and Ricky I think is going to get sloppy and just try to take shots in the face while winging punches. I can't see Paulie stopping Ricky but I think it will be a pretty decisive win for Paulie, which will make me sick as the guy is so annoying.

I'm not implying Paulie is on a Mayweather level, but he is a slick boxer, pretty damn durable{except his hands} and will go into turtle mode and apply to the ref for support every time Ricky tries to bully him around. A shame really, as Ricky can box and has great movement, but chooses to lunge in with his head straight up, and has relied solely on mauling an opponent and wearing that body down for too long now.


Just how I see it; I hope I'm wrong and Hatton breaks this loudmouth wig wearing weenie