Do you think PAC will inflict the worst beating ever on Hatton?

[Gandalf]

Roach is right. Hatton only fights one way. His chin is always up in the air, and poor footwork. Very predictable. He always leads with the left hook when he lounge in and followed up by clinch. Sort of repeatition thing.

Roach has made silly predictions involving many of the fighters he has trained. And what is this about poor footwork? Are you serious or are you just repeating what Roach has said because you don't know what you are talking about? Hatton's footwork is one of his better qualities. He closes the gap just like that, his footwork is so quick that on occasion because he can sometimes smother his own work. But if anyone thinks Hattons footwork is poor then they are misguided and headed for a big shock come fight night.

You are underestimating Hatton big time. Expect Hatton to jab his way in and then whilst Manny is dealing with that, to be closing the gap with speedy footwork and then unloading while in close. In this position Hatton will use his strength and not allow Pac to get into a rhythm. As soon as a meaningful blow lands, I can see Pac fighting on the back foot more, and this is where the fight might play into Hatton's advantage.

Forget about Hatton's jab. It will not reach Pac's face. Hatton's 20" arms are too short compare to Pac's 25" Arms. Pac will land 2 jabs on hatton's face before Hatton can even throw his jab in the AIR. Before hatton can Close the gap, I'm sure he will eat those Power left from Pac. The only oway hatton can score points if he gets Dirty & wrestle Pac. Hatton's in a wrong sport. He needs to switch to MMA after this fight.

That's the mistake in what you are saying. Tyson had a reach disadvantage over most of his opponents. But he was still able to employ a good, hard jab. It wasn't to maintain distance, it was to hit the opponents head and use that split second to get closer and fire off combinations. Hatton will be doing just that in this fight. In close Hatton can wrestle, but he needs to work his way in close without leaving himself open. A sharp jab will be the key. Using movement Hatton can neutralise the reach disadvantage.

I really see the jab playing a significant part in this. It's nothing groundbreaking, just a move back to the basics.