Manny will tear Hatton to shreads

[the_PRODIGY]

I dont think Manny tears Hatton to shreds. At 140 I think it has the hallmarks of being a true classic. Its now a pick 'em for me.

For sure.this is the type of fight that can be featured on ESPN classics 30yrs from now. I think Ricky has a ton of heart to quit on his stool.but he doesnt have the foot speed to move laterally to stay away from flurries. All he can do is to cover up when Pac is throwing bombs. I think his best chance is if he could work the body early and maul Pac until he softens and go for the KO late.But I doubt it considering Pac's conditioning for every big fight and to his new found defense and elusiveness. I think it would be a competitive fight but Hatton would get the worst of the exchanges. And would be busted up late in the fight. It would be an insult to compare his skills to David Diaz but I thiink like Diaz's who has big heart he would keep fighting until you knock him out.

[Kev]

It's funny how this fight was a complete mismatch in favour of Hatton until about 5 hours ago, now Hatton gets destroyed.

The integrity of boxing fans eh

[Dark Lord Al]

make the fight it will be a classic , Manny will start as favorite but bring it on.

[Dizaster]

It's funny how this fight was a complete mismatch in favour of Hatton until about 5 hours ago, now Hatton gets destroyed.

The integrity of boxing fans eh

Exactly.. I had to dig up the thread from a few days ago that was "Hatton would Maul Pacquaio"... Hatton v Pac sounded like a great matchup to me even before there was talk of Pac v Oscar...
What we know now is Pac is as sharp at 140 at his lower weights,, and weight can't play a part anymore in deciding how he'll do against any light welters..

[Conrad]

I suspect Hatton was thinking the same as me when watching the fight last night, shit Pac would be a tough fight. Add to that Hatton's difficulty with southpaws and it adds to the excitement.

What everybody is forgetting though is that when the whole 'Hatton would destroy Pacquaio' threads came up months back Manny hadn't even fought at LW. Common sense says he wouldn't be able to compete at 140.

Hindsight is a good thing though now ay? cus clearly he can compete!

[donnydarkoIRL]

This fight could be an absolute hall of famer, I give Rick the slight edge.

[Dizaster]

I suspect Hatton was thinking the same as me when watching the fight last night, shit Pac would be a tough fight. Add to that Hatton's difficulty with southpaws and it adds to the excitement.

What everybody is forgetting though is that when the whole 'Hatton would destroy Pacquaio' threads came up months back Manny hadn't even fought at LW. Common sense says he wouldn't be able to compete at 140.

Hindsight is a good thing though now ay? cus clearly he can compete!

The one I dug up re Hatton tearing Pac up was from 2 weeks ago... But you're right on and I think we can all agree that Pac can be considered now a genuine 140 pound fighter.. Not because he beat Oscar so convincingly who brought nothing to the table, but because he looked as sharp as he has at any lower weight, and in many ways has improved his movement....

It just makes 140 to 147 more exciting and there are at least 5 to 10 fighters that would be great for Pac to fight at 140 and 147...

[SigmaMu]

Pacquiao would also make Hatton quit on his stool or he would get knocked the phuk out. If Paulie was able to do damage to Hatton's pink little face, just imagine what Pac would do to that azz. Hatton would not last 8 rounds either. Hatton said he was the best at 140? LMAO! Pac would come in to the 140 division, azz rape Hatton and take his little trinket from him faster than a rabbit gets phuked

[donnydarkoIRL]

Pacquiao would also make Hatton quit on his stool or he would get knocked the phuk out. If Paulie was able to do damage to Hatton's pink little face, just imagine what Pac would do to that azz. Hatton would not last 8 rounds either. Hatton said he was the best at 140? LMAO! Pac would come in to the 140 division, azz rape Hatton and take his little trinket from him faster than a rabbit gets phuked

I don't neccassarily see it like that.
Hatton's style, no matter how defensively inept is less "open" than De la Hoya. Oscar for long periods waked forward without a jab or feint, where he was tagged easily. Hatton would attempt to get inside and maraud Pac.
It's a style I can see potentially working

[Kev]

Pacquiao would also make Hatton quit on his stool or he would get knocked the phuk out. If Paulie was able to do damage to Hatton's pink little face, just imagine what Pac would do to that azz. Hatton would not last 8 rounds either. Hatton said he was the best at 140? LMAO! Pac would come in to the 140 division, azz rape Hatton and take his little trinket from him faster than a rabbit gets phuked

British fighters never quit on their stools like gutless Americans Danny.

Stopped by cuts, knocked out by the ring post, battered in a bloody pulp and sparked with a single punch yes, but quit on our stools never

[Phil]

Pacquiao would also make Hatton quit on his stool or he would get knocked the phuk out. If Paulie was able to do damage to Hatton's pink little face, just imagine what Pac would do to that azz. Hatton would not last 8 rounds either. Hatton said he was the best at 140? LMAO! Pac would come in to the 140 division, azz rape Hatton and take his little trinket from him faster than a rabbit gets phuked

British fighters never quit on their stools like gutless Americans Danny.

Stopped by cuts, knocked out by the ring post, battered in a bloody pulp and sparked with a single punch yes, but quit on our stools never

unless there been beaten by the Irish *cough* Benn *cough*

[the_PRODIGY]

Pacquiao would also make Hatton quit on his stool or he would get knocked the phuk out. If Paulie was able to do damage to Hatton's pink little face, just imagine what Pac would do to that azz. Hatton would not last 8 rounds either. Hatton said he was the best at 140? LMAO! Pac would come in to the 140 division, azz rape Hatton and take his little trinket from him faster than a rabbit gets phuked

British fighters never quit on their stools like gutless Americans Danny.

Stopped by cuts, knocked out by the ring post, battered in a bloody pulp and sparked with a single punch yes, but quit on our stools never

You're right..Say like a Zab Judah.I think if he just had the heart of a Mexican or a Filipino he may have been one of the greats of this generation.and Brit's and Irish fighters too.Micky Ward,,wayne Maccullough..what's up with these races being real warriors than these 'talented' but gutless americans. In the case of the Mexicans and Filipinos I knew poverty is a factor.More so in the phillipines.I haven't seen a Flip who quitted on a bout.They keep fighting as long as they can.I remember this undercard fight on the Hatton-Malignaggi card this kid Boom-Boom was down and was bleeding furiously but he kept fighting until the final bell.And whenever I watch a Vasquez-Marquez fight it still amazes me how courageous this warriors are.In the case of Brits and these Irish boxers I'm still wondering what drives them aside from pride.Is it something genetic or cultural.If it is then fucck the American culture.

[leftylee]

I disagree.

Hatton slaughters Pac. He beat Oscar De La Whora, an old man who's been there and done it who had no desire left in him.

Hatton is something else, remeber when everybody said on here Paulie Malignaggi would school Hatton ? Look what happened. The best Ricky Hatton is still to come.

If it's at London I'm going for sure.

[:::PSL:::]

Pacquiao never faced someone like Hatton. Someone who grapples a lot. Pac had a hard time with the rugged Agapito Dirty Sanchez, but that was 1-dimesional Pac.

But anyways, Pacman fights excellent especially when he is the underdog. So I hope most boxing writters would pick Hatton to win.

[Preme]

I think people are getting a bit carried away...

I take my hat off to pac, i never liked the cunt. BUt after seeing how he handled him self and took apart oscar and how gracious he was i became a fan of his. But to say he could step in and destroy hatton is a fucking joke. I have given hatton a lot of shit, but i think he could give manny a hell of a night, and manny him.

Hatton still has some things to work on, but as long as he keeps him self in decent shape i see no reason for him beating Pac. Pac will be the smaller man, Hatton has good speed and damn good power too. He took a hell of a beating from Tszyu and never stopped. if he can come into the ring like that i favour him to beat back, maybe stop him. Pac had an easy night agasint oscar, de la hoya looked fucking clueless.