Hatton to fight in manchester against Forbes

**TheDemolitionDan** · 06-29-2009 03:05 AM

Forbes is a tough little opponent, but I'm not sure about Hatton's punch resistance anymore. If he was in his prime he would easily win, but we all saw what happened against Lazcano. He was stunned twice against him. Hatton isn't the same and against Pacquiao he was a shell of himself while Pacquiao skills continue to grow.

Also, forgot to add, why at 147 Hatton has never really looked great at 147. He has always seemed to diminsh down the stretch which is very un-Hatton like. Agaginst Mayweather and Collazo he started off strong, but at the end he has been winded and tired.

**generalbulldog** · 06-29-2009 03:34 AM

Yep I was also thinking why is Hatton fighting at 147 when he hasn't looked that great at that division.

IMO I believe he can still beat many of the alphabet champions at 140. Let's say if he were to fight Kotelnik I would still favor Hatton.

**boozeboxer** · 06-29-2009 04:57 AM

Originally Posted by generalbulldog

Yep I was also thinking why is Hatton fighting at 147 when he hasn't looked that great at that division.

IMO I believe he can still beat many of the alphabet champions at 140. Let's say if he were to fight Kotelnik I would still favor Hatton.

Hasn't looked good at 147 is the understatement of the night. Did you see the Collazo fight?