Hatton coming back for one fight only

[ICB]

JMM will destroy Ricky Hatton, why the hell would Ricky Hatton want to fight JMM anyway. He's a horrible style match up for him, why not just try and pick up another belt at 140 then retire with a title. Lamont Peterson vs Timothy Bradley winner would be a good fight for him, or even Amir Khan but take a warm up fight first is my best advice.

But on another thread you've just said that Marquez has no business being at 140...

He would still beat Ricky Hatton, who's punch resistance is totally gone. And his life style is terrible, no JMM doesn't belong at 140 in truth. But he would still destroy Ricky Hatton.

[ono]

JMM will destroy Ricky Hatton, why the hell would Ricky Hatton want to fight JMM anyway. He's a horrible style match up for him, why not just try and pick up another belt at 140 then retire with a title. Lamont Peterson vs Timothy Bradley winner would be a good fight for him, or even Amir Khan but take a warm up fight first is my best advice.

But on another thread you've just said that Marquez has no business being at 140...

He would still beat Ricky Hatton, who's punch resistance is totally gone. And his life style is terrible, no JMM doesn't belong at 140 in truth. But he would still destroy Ricky Hatton.

Who at 140, do you think would beat Marquez?

[UKPH]

Its good for Hatton if he gets Marquez.

In my opinion... Marquez is really sluggish above 135 lbs. he's badly beaten at 135 by Casa and Diaz tho he has the guts en route for winning.

Remember at Floyd-JMM fight Marquez is close to 140 weighing @ 142 he's slow even cant hurt Floyd tho he's at 146 at 140lbs up i guess Marquez lost his speed and punching power.

The problem now is Hatton can weigh back a healthy fighter at 140.?

He needs to win big time on his last hurrah then he can retire for good.

[HattonTheHammer]

Doesnt fill me with a hell of a lot of confidence

Losing all that weight and going through all that pain just for a nights work knowing regardless of what happens you wont be doing this again.

I know ive been saying this a hell of a lot recently but....the guy is a mere 30years old and yet wants to hang it up.

Yes i know his lifestyle isnt suited for him going on much further...but he still could surely continue for a couple of years winning world titles at welter??

[Mattyhitman]

Doesnt fill me with a hell of a lot of confidence

Losing all that weight and going through all that pain just for a nights work knowing regardless of what happens you wont be doing this again.

I know ive been saying this a hell of a lot recently but....the guy is a mere 30years old and yet wants to hang it up.

Yes i know his lifestyle isnt suited for him going on much further...but he still could surely continue for a couple of years winning world titles at welter??

As much as i would love to see Ricky carry on a few more years he is way past his best ( Olivera fight at his best ) and the way he is now handling himself out-side the ring also concerns me, he seems to enjoying himself way too much to justify a return on a long term basis. He now reminds me of the way Michael Gomez carried on in the latter stages of his career.

[Bomp]

Think people tend to forget that Marquez isn't even a 135 fighter, just went there to chase Pac. Diaz and old Casa were no where near elite at the time, but were considered great wins because he was fighting bigger men so late in his career.

IMO JMM is the most winnable fight out there for him which would give him actual kudos (though again skewed cos the guy is considerably smaller, yet fits right in with Hattons misunderstanding of the p4p system.). JMM did NOT carry his speed and power up the weight and would prob be munched by Cotto, as wopuld Hatton.

[Howlin Mad Missy]

Think people tend to forget that Marquez isn't even a 135 fighter, just went there to chase Pac. Diaz and old Casa were no where near elite at the time, but were considered great wins because he was fighting bigger men so late in his career.

IMO JMM is the most winnable fight out there for him which would give him actual kudos (though again skewed cos the guy is considerably smaller, yet fits right in with Hattons misunderstanding of the p4p system.). JMM did NOT carry his speed and power up the weight and would prob be munched by Cotto, as wopuld Hatton.

Correct.

[JazMerkin]

Think people tend to forget that Marquez isn't even a 135 fighter, just went there to chase Pac. Diaz and old Casa were no where near elite at the time, but were considered great wins because he was fighting bigger men so late in his career.

IMO JMM is the most winnable fight out there for him which would give him actual kudos (though again skewed cos the guy is considerably smaller, yet fits right in with Hattons misunderstanding of the p4p system.). JMM did NOT carry his speed and power up the weight and would prob be munched by Cotto, as wopuld Hatton.

Yes they were. Both guys were considered the best in their weight-class at the time or the best after Marquez. I think that counts as elite. Marquez may have chased Pacquiao, but he suited the weight fine & was pretty ripped at it. 140 is his usual fight night weight & I think at that he has enough speed & power to beat most of the the Top 10 at Light-Welterweight.

[HattonTheHammer]

Doesnt fill me with a hell of a lot of confidence

Losing all that weight and going through all that pain just for a nights work knowing regardless of what happens you wont be doing this again.

I know ive been saying this a hell of a lot recently but....the guy is a mere 30years old and yet wants to hang it up.

Yes i know his lifestyle isnt suited for him going on much further...but he still could surely continue for a couple of years winning world titles at welter??

As much as i would love to see Ricky carry on a few more years he is way past his best ( Olivera fight at his best ) and the way he is now handling himself out-side the ring also concerns me, he seems to enjoying himself way too much to justify a return on a long term basis. He now reminds me of the way Michael Gomez carried on in the latter stages of his career.

i agree when it comes down to his outside life that if his head isnt in it there is absoloutely no point in ruining an outstanding career and becoming a punch bag.

But if ricky was to come back with the heart and determination to leave the sport on top of a division, theres no reason why he cant go on for another 2-3 years and retire with a record of 48,49-2

[Fenster]

What would fighting on prove if it wasn't against the best? He don't need the money BUT he wont fight for chump change after making £10+ million paydays.

Marquez gives him the chance to fight a great and earn a shitload of dough for the pain