Ricky's Comeback Option

[Kev]

Why does he need to be popular stateside He's popular in the UK, he can fight in Europe and still be somebody.

Ricky lost to 2 top P4P fighters, there is no shame in that...I don't know why everyone wants him to retire so fast.

Because Ricky had dreams of greatness. He's already proven himself the best at domestic level, he's become THE man at junior welterweight twice.

Now he's been exposed humiliatingly in both his step up fights what is left for him?

Is he going to want to go back and try and win a world title at 140 lbs against 'decent' oppostion for the fifth time?

What can he achieve now that he hasn't already done? He lost so emphatically both times he stepped up that nobody is going to want to see him fight either Pacquaio and Floyd again.

He won't fight Junior Witter, and probably not Amir Khan so the only fight of interest is Tim Bradley, presuming Bradley wants him.

I guess its possible Marquez may want him if he loses to Floyd as expected but that's it.

Nate Campbell and Juan Diaz maybe? Would these excite Hatton or the public? A guy like Hatton who has lost twice against his best opposition and been KO'd both times or a 36 year old veteran who doesn't even hold at belt.

I think if he stays around he's merely a 'gatekeeper for greatness' offering Tim Bradley the chance to become a big name and JM Marquez the chance to score a big comeback win after his likely loss to Floyd, although unless Hatton had a world title Valero and Bradley look a whole lot more appealing for him.

[Tam Seddon]

He should wait till Amir Khan wins his world title shot, and then get a mega fight with Amir at wembley and retire after knocking his ass out in front of his loyal fans. Great way to go out IMO

[Addicted to_boxing]

Amir Khan is no lock to win a belt either. And time will show he's another over rated UK fighter. Outside of the Kostya win Hatton lost to Pac, PBF which is nothing to be ashamed of . However, the way he got blown out by both is comical.

His big wins: * Over a nonserious overweight Jose Luis Castillo. * Over light hitting Paul Malignaggi * Over light hitting Juan Lazcano * Over a one dimensional Juan Urango * Over Luis Collazo (which I felt he lost) * Over tough career journeymen Vince Philips and Ben Tackie * and the rest are a bunch of British fags he smoked ......

Give me a break what kinda F@##$%^^%^ S$% are you Brits smoking ?

The guy never even fought tough caliber fighters outside of the two that embarrassed him on a global stage. There are others that would have done the same but his fake legacy was manufactured !!! What pisses me off is that Pac huggers see this as a great feat ! Just hope JMM somehow manages to beat PBF then he will be the clear #1 P4P champ. Pac is now the catch weight, JMM running, geezer beating champ ! Thx to his retarded trainer Roach who wants to continue riding Pac's coat tails while not developing any other champions. Roach hit the lottery with Pac !!!!

[Fenster]

Amir Khan is no lock to win a belt either. And time will show he's another over rated UK fighter. Outside of the Kostya win Hatton lost to Pac, PBF which is nothing to be ashamed of . However, the way he got blown out by both is comical.

His big wins: * Over a nonserious overweight Jose Luis Castillo. * Over light hitting Paul Malignaggi * Over light hitting Juan Lazcano * Over a one dimensional Juan Urango * Over Luis Collazo (which I felt he lost) * Over tough career journeymen Vince Philips and Ben Tackie * and the rest are a bunch of British fags he smoked ......

Give me a break what kinda F@##$%^^%^ S$% are you Brits smoking ?

The guy never even fought tough caliber fighters outside of the two that embarrassed him on a global stage. There are others that would have done the same but his fake legacy was manufactured !!! What pisses me off is that Pac huggers see this as a great feat ! Just hope JMM somehow manages to beat PBF then he will be the clear #1 P4P champ. Pac is now the catch weight, JMM running, geezer beating champ ! Thx to his retarded trainer Roach who wants to continue riding Pac's coat tails while not developing any other champions. Roach hit the lottery with Pac !!!!

What's with all this "Brit" stuff?

Along with the Brit "fags," Hatton has smoked plenty of American, South American and European "fags" too.

The Ring magazine, an American publication, have had Hatton as their 140 champion and P4P rated (on-and-off) since 2005.

HBO, an American broadcaster, have paid millions for him to fight on their network.

So what kind of shit are your American boxing experts smoking?

Silly boy.

[Addicted to_boxing]

Amir Khan is no lock to win a belt either. And time will show he's another over rated UK fighter. Outside of the Kostya win Hatton lost to Pac, PBF which is nothing to be ashamed of . However, the way he got blown out by both is comical.

His big wins: * Over a nonserious overweight Jose Luis Castillo. * Over light hitting Paul Malignaggi * Over light hitting Juan Lazcano * Over a one dimensional Juan Urango * Over Luis Collazo (which I felt he lost) * Over tough career journeymen Vince Philips and Ben Tackie * and the rest are a bunch of British fags he smoked ......

Give me a break what kinda F@##$%^^%^ S$% are you Brits smoking ?

The guy never even fought tough caliber fighters outside of the two that embarrassed him on a global stage. There are others that would have done the same but his fake legacy was manufactured !!! What pisses me off is that Pac huggers see this as a great feat ! Just hope JMM somehow manages to beat PBF then he will be the clear #1 P4P champ. Pac is now the catch weight, JMM running, geezer beating champ ! Thx to his retarded trainer Roach who wants to continue riding Pac's coat tails while not developing any other champions. Roach hit the lottery with Pac !!!!

What's with all this "Brit" stuff?

Along with the Brit "fags," Hatton has smoked plenty of American, South American and European "fags" too.

The Ring magazine, an American publication, have had Hatton as their 140 champion and P4P rated (on-and-off) since 2005. Yes in a period of lousy talent in his weight class ...

HBO, an American broadcaster, have paid millions for him to fight on their network. If money can be made one's mother can be hyped !!! British fans spend MONEY !!!!!!

So what kind of shit are your American boxing experts smoking? Brits !!!!!! Love watching British Circus acts in title fights...... They always seem to bet blasted out of cannons !!

Silly boy.

Which American, South American of merit did he smoke? Taxi drivers do not count !!

[Fenster]

Amir Khan is no lock to win a belt either. And time will show he's another over rated UK fighter. Outside of the Kostya win Hatton lost to Pac, PBF which is nothing to be ashamed of . However, the way he got blown out by both is comical.

His big wins: * Over a nonserious overweight Jose Luis Castillo. * Over light hitting Paul Malignaggi * Over light hitting Juan Lazcano * Over a one dimensional Juan Urango * Over Luis Collazo (which I felt he lost) * Over tough career journeymen Vince Philips and Ben Tackie * and the rest are a bunch of British fags he smoked ......

Give me a break what kinda F@##$%^^%^ S$% are you Brits smoking ?

The guy never even fought tough caliber fighters outside of the two that embarrassed him on a global stage. There are others that would have done the same but his fake legacy was manufactured !!! What pisses me off is that Pac huggers see this as a great feat ! Just hope JMM somehow manages to beat PBF then he will be the clear #1 P4P champ. Pac is now the catch weight, JMM running, geezer beating champ ! Thx to his retarded trainer Roach who wants to continue riding Pac's coat tails while not developing any other champions. Roach hit the lottery with Pac !!!!

What's with all this "Brit" stuff?

Along with the Brit "fags," Hatton has smoked plenty of American, South American and European "fags" too.

The Ring magazine, an American publication, have had Hatton as their 140 champion and P4P rated (on-and-off) since 2005. Yes in a period of lousy talent in his weight class ...

HBO, an American broadcaster, have paid millions for him to fight on their network. If money can be made one's mother can be hyped !!! British fans spend MONEY !!!!!!

So what kind of shit are your American boxing experts smoking? Brits !!!!!! Love watching British Circus acts in title fights...... They always seem to bet blasted out of cannons !!

Silly boy.

Which American, South American of merit did he smoke? Taxi drivers do not count !!

The Ring have had him P4P ranked at times since 2005. How is that in his weightclass, you dummy? That means the predominantly American experts believed he was one of the ten very BEST boxers on earth.

British fans don't have HBO TV in their homes.

You named eight fighters, then said the rest Hatton smoked were "Brit fags." Now you want Americans and South Americans of merit?

[Addicted to_boxing]

What's with all this "Brit" stuff?

Along with the Brit "fags," Hatton has smoked plenty of American, South American and European "fags" too.

The Ring magazine, an American publication, have had Hatton as their 140 champion and P4P rated (on-and-off) since 2005. Yes in a period of lousy talent in his weight class ...

HBO, an American broadcaster, have paid millions for him to fight on their network. If money can be made one's mother can be hyped !!! British fans spend MONEY !!!!!!

So what kind of shit are your American boxing experts smoking? Brits !!!!!! Love watching British Circus acts in title fights...... They always seem to bet blasted out of cannons !!

Silly boy.

Which American, South American of merit did he smoke? Taxi drivers do not count !!

The Ring have had him P4P ranked at times since 2005. How is that in his weightclass, you dummy? That means the predominantly American experts believed he was one of the ten very BEST boxers on earth.

British fans don't have HBO TV in their homes.

You named eight fighters, then said the rest Hatton smoked were "Brit fags." Now you want Americans and South Americans of merit?

I know they do not have HBO , but they travel and are not tight wads with their wallets!!!! He was just a media hyped fighter that was finally exposed in the worst fashion !!! Buit is a rich con artist !!!!

[Addicted to_boxing]

What's with all this "Brit" stuff?

Along with the Brit "fags," Hatton has smoked plenty of American, South American and European "fags" too.

The Ring magazine, an American publication, have had Hatton as their 140 champion and P4P rated (on-and-off) since 2005. Yes in a period of lousy talent in his weight class ...

HBO, an American broadcaster, have paid millions for him to fight on their network. If money can be made one's mother can be hyped !!! British fans spend MONEY !!!!!!

So what kind of shit are your American boxing experts smoking? Brits !!!!!! Love watching British Circus acts in title fights...... They always seem to bet blasted out of cannons !!

Silly boy.

Which American, South American of merit did he smoke? Taxi drivers do not count !!

The Ring have had him P4P ranked at times since 2005. How is that in his weightclass, you dummy? That means the predominantly American experts believed he was one of the ten very BEST boxers on earth.

British fans don't have HBO TV in their homes.

You named eight fighters, then said the rest Hatton smoked were "Brit fags." Now you want Americans and South Americans of merit?

Look at this resume of Crap Ricky Hatton!! One big win vs Kostya and that is it . Collazo got robbed and JLC was already waisted lol ... many meals beyond his prime. 2 stud matches and the lights went out in London both times !!!

[ono]

Amir Khan is no lock to win a belt either. And time will show he's another over rated UK fighter. Outside of the Kostya win Hatton lost to Pac, PBF which is nothing to be ashamed of . However, the way he got blown out by both is comical.

His big wins: * Over a nonserious overweight Jose Luis Castillo. * Over light hitting Paul Malignaggi * Over light hitting Juan Lazcano * Over a one dimensional Juan Urango * Over Luis Collazo (which I felt he lost) * Over tough career journeymen Vince Philips and Ben Tackie * and the rest are a bunch of British fags he smoked ......

Give me a break what kinda F@##$%^^%^ S$% are you Brits smoking ?

The guy never even fought tough caliber fighters outside of the two that embarrassed him on a global stage. There are others that would have done the same but his fake legacy was manufactured !!! What pisses me off is that Pac huggers see this as a great feat ! Just hope JMM somehow manages to beat PBF then he will be the clear #1 P4P champ. Pac is now the catch weight, JMM running, geezer beating champ ! Thx to his retarded trainer Roach who wants to continue riding Pac's coat tails while not developing any other champions. Roach hit the lottery with Pac !!!!

You're talking shit mate

[skel1983]

Rickys comeback should be in his local in Hyde, i dont see what is left for him?

He can only go down from here and i just think Ricky could tarnish his reputation even further, i mean i re watched the Lazcano fight again a couple of nights ago and wow, he was awful he was out on his feet on two occasions i dont want Ricky getting beat by Kahn or someone else, Ricky can go down as a great fighter who fought the best and just came up short at the top, but i just hope he doesnt try and make another go at trying to get to the top again, its over.

[piye]

Ricky needs to retire! all the best at 140 beat him, he's a one dimensional fighter in actuality and just like Zab is a front runner. the fact is Hatton is slightly above average but nothing more and never will be.

[Saddo]

I don't think we'll see Ricky in the ring again.

but i would like to see him get back with Billy Graham and take on Witter in a fairwell fight in the UK then retire

dream end for him and his fans IF he wins

[El Kabong]

Ricky needs to retire! all the best at 140 beat him, he's a one dimensional fighter in actuality and just like Zab is a front runner. the fact is Hatton is slightly above average but nothing more and never will be.

That's a bit harsh....2 losses to 2 #1 P4P fighters and all of a sudden Hatton is "one dimensional" and "a front runner".

Ricky got knocked cold but it was by arguably the BEST fighter in the sport today.

Nobody else at 140 has PBF/Manny's speed and power....I think Ricky is a title holder at 140, he could beat most of the young guys out there, he just isn't going to beat the tourists who are just passing through the division.

I think he'd beat a lot of the guys at 140

[piye]

Ricky needs to retire! all the best at 140 beat him, he's a one dimensional fighter in actuality and just like Zab is a front runner. the fact is Hatton is slightly above average but nothing more and never will be.

That's a bit harsh....2 losses to 2 #1 P4P fighters and all of a sudden Hatton is "one dimensional" and "a front runner".

Ricky got knocked cold but it was by arguably the BEST fighter in the sport today.

Nobody else at 140 has PBF/Manny's speed and power....I think Ricky is a title holder at 140, he could beat most of the young guys out there, he just isn't going to beat the tourists who are just passing through the division.

I think he'd beat a lot of the guys at 140

The problem is Hatton never fought the best challenges at 140 yet claimed he was the best in the division. The win over Tzyu was fantastic he fought the two P4P number one fighters and on both occasions showed that he was unable to changes his style when dealing with adversity.

He fought fighters like Maussa, Lascano and malinaggi (Good skill, no power, little threat) when he had challenges from more capable fighters like Bradley, Witter, Holt, Torres! Hatton's camp (Not Hatton) did not want to risk him losing against anything over than the best as if you lose to the best your status diminishes very little. Hatton never fought the best at 140 bar a past his best Kosta and so I have little respect for his acomplishments or ability. And I am from the UK.

[Saddo]

intesting point Piye