Does Hatton really want to fight Oscar? Or just for the $$$$?

[rjj tszyu]

He will certainly want the $$$$ but I don't think that is the main reason. I agree that Oscar should win but if Hatton did beat ODLH then this huge popularity that he is enjoying would double and it would move him a step closer to becoming an ATG, which I think is more important to Ricky than the money!

I guess it depends on your definition, but Hatton will never be an ATG IMO. If he had beaten Floyd, maybe, but not now. He simply doesn't have the skills or level of competition to put him in that category.

He will go down as one of the more popular fighters of all time though.

If he was to beat Oscar De La Hoya he would probably end up in the Hall of Fame simply for having a W over him and Tszyu and being a two weight world champ. Being in the HOF to me constitutes towards being an ATG.

[leftylee]

I really don't know what is going through Ricky's head with thoughts of fighting Oscar. Just shut up and focus on 140 pounds Ricky. It has been proved that you struggle at the higher weight in the past.

He should be keeping his attentions on his upcoming fight. If he underestimates Paulie he will lose.

[CFH]

He will certainly want the $$$$ but I don't think that is the main reason. I agree that Oscar should win but if Hatton did beat ODLH then this huge popularity that he is enjoying would double and it would move him a step closer to becoming an ATG, which I think is more important to Ricky than the money!

I guess it depends on your definition, but Hatton will never be an ATG IMO. If he had beaten Floyd, maybe, but not now. He simply doesn't have the skills or level of competition to put him in that category.

He will go down as one of the more popular fighters of all time though.

If he was to beat Oscar De La Hoya he would probably end up in the Hall of Fame simply for having a W over him and Tszyu and being a two weight world champ. Being in the HOF to me constitutes towards being an ATG.

I think he'll definitely end up in the HoF, but I don't think he's an all time great. Not even close.