Juan Diaz v Ricky Hatton looks like it might happen

[skel1983]

Even at this stage id take Hatton to beat Diaz at 140.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE3r6...layer_embedded

[CFH]

It would be a very exciting fight, but I think Hatton would stop Diaz if he's even 75% of the fighter he used to be.

[JazMerkin]

Hatton will get beaten by defensively sound fighters with excellent handspeed, which Diaz is not.

[OumaFan]

This is a great fight.

Hatton desperately needs a guy that can't punch that hard and Juan Diaz will be glad to have somebody right in front of him. Maybe its just me but I would really like to see this happen even though I'd prefer that Juan go back to 135.

[oakleyno1]

for me hattons chin is gone - he wont ever beat another quality puncher in his career, bu diaz will be a test of how well hatton can still fight and box.

this is probably the only fight which could really enhance rickys legacy if he can beat him, we know his chin is gone but people will still say hatton couldnt box, if he can outfight and outbox diaz that will at least put to rest some critics.

great fight i hopew it happens

[blegit]

Stylistically, this is the perfect fight for Hatton. Even though I still think its a close fight. But this could do more harm than good. Hatton may look good enough against a guy like Diaz and then think he is back to form. But its hard to tell if Hatton's chin or confidence is gone and if he is gunshy. One thing for certain is Hatton is not going to bring anything different. But neither will Diaz. If Hatton goes to the body plenty I'd favor him.

[Kel]

Stylistically, this is the perfect fight for Hatton. Even though I still think its a close fight. But this could do more harm than good. Hatton may look good enough against a guy like Diaz and then think he is back to form. But its hard to tell if Hatton's chin or confidence is gone and if he is gunshy. One thing for certain is Hatton is not going to bring anything different. But neither will Diaz. If Hatton goes to the body plenty I'd favor him.

That's what I'm afraid of, I mean the fight with Paulie seemed to make him think he was a fucking 'MONSTOR for his weight'

If the fight comes off, UK venue, goes out on a win, announces his retirement to the crowd and that's a lid on a great career as a British boxer who did wonders for increasing the popularity of boxing in the UK.

[Violent Demise]

Hatton is done. Diaz beats that ass

[Kel]

Hatton is done. Diaz beats that ass

That was pretty unexpected...........durrrrrrr

[Spicoli]

You could put these two in a walk in closet.Question is over Hattons mental and physical state after being blitzed by Pacquiao.Diaz may also have a false sense of confidence off rail thin iffy win vs Paulie and himself being brutally KO'd prior vs. Marquez.Can def see this one being made...IF Hatton has some chin and confidence remaining,I think he can beat Diaz on the inside.

[brucelee]

I know style makes fights but if Hatton beats Diaz, will Pacquaio's win over Hatton have more weight than Marquez' victory over Diaz? Vice-versa.

[TheMacMagician]

I get the styles make fights thing but really, I'm not sure what this does for Hatton atall, and to be honest, I could see that the other way round too, it doesn't do a whole lot for Diaz either.

Hatton beat Malignaggi up no sweat atall, so a close fight between Diaz and Paulie sees Diaz have no where near enough to stop Hatton... Surely.... ? I'm guessin that this fight could provide plenty of blood though....

To be honest, though many Americans might not know who he is, I'd love to see John Murray in with Diaz. You could certainly put that in a telephone booth for sure, straight up war...........

[skel1983]

I get the styles make fights thing but really, I'm not sure what this does for Hatton atall, and to be honest, I could see that the other way round too, it doesn't do a whole lot for Diaz either.

Hatton beat Malignaggi up no sweat atall, so a close fight between Diaz and Paulie sees Diaz have no where near enough to stop Hatton... Surely.... ? I'm guessin that this fight could provide plenty of blood though....

To be honest, though many Americans might not know who he is, I'd love to see John Murray in with Diaz. You could certainly put that in a telephone booth for sure, straight up war...........

We all know why Diaz wants the fight $$$$$, If Hatton comes back I think its quite a good opponent as hes a known HBO fighter not a big 140 fighter not a great boxer or mover, so he is ideal really for Hatton to look good if that is still possible, I can defintly see this fight happening if Ricky fights again.

[JonnyFolds]

Well shit. I say Diaz is a man without a weightclass... much like Hatton was having problems with when he first came to America. Soooo. I say it really doesn't f-ing matter. Diaz can't handle getting cut... Hatton can't make his weight. I think that whomever wins does not pull out an impressive performance.

Also I wish diaz would lose the man-boobs. And Hatton should get a tan. And yes, I am one of thsoe morons that picked Hatton to KO Pacquiao.

[RozzySean]

for me hattons chin is gone - he wont ever beat another quality puncher in his career, bu diaz will be a test of how well hatton can still fight and box.

this is probably the only fight which could really enhance rickys legacy if he can beat him, we know his chin is gone but people will still say hatton couldnt box, if he can outfight and outbox diaz that will at least put to rest some critics.

great fight i hopew it happens

Hatton won't need much chin against Diaz. They are both swarmers, but Hatton hits harder and he is still faster. Diaz has a better jab, but I doubt he'll be able to control him with it enough to negate the speed different. Hatton's hook will beat Diaz hook to the target every time.