Quote Originally Posted by Bilbo View Post
Well I think Ricky looked like he was slipping in recent fights but Paulie has had two awful performances back to back as well.

I hope and expect them both to raise their game and I really think Paulie is tough and will make it difficult for Ricky.

But he doesn't have the punch power to trouble Hatton and I've got a feeling that Paulie will have a bad start.

My own feeling is that Hatton will start fast, win the opening rounds, possibly even get a flash knockdown like he did against Collazo but that Malignaggi will get better as the fight goes on and have Ricky gassing a bit late on.

I think it will be a fight where they both come out of it with their reputations restored somewhat, Paulie, gallant and tough in defeat, Hatton resiliant under pressure.

I think it will be a decent fight.
I pretty much agree with all you said except IMO Malignaggi will get the decision