Has to be Hatton v Cotto

[Jimmy G-Force]

I always believed Rick's best chance against Cotto was at 140lbs, around about the time Cotto fought Torres. Cotto at that time was showing all the signs of a fighter struggling make the LW limit. For me Cotto looked drained, his punch resistance was lacking, his cardio in question, and if ever Rick was to beat Cotto, that was the time.

I really dont think that Rick can be any sort of force at WW, he just cannot make the transition. He doesnt have the frame to move effectively up through the weights, thats been proven. Also Rick's advantage at LW was his strength, apart from the limited Urango, Rick had been alot stronger than any of his opponets in that division, including Tszyu.

WW are the wrong waters for Hatton, too deep. You have to fancy Cotto heavily at 147lbs. Rick will be fighting at 147lbs for all the wrong reasons in my opinion. Knowing Ray Hatton the way I do, it's a certainty that if Rick fights at 147lbs, it will be against a naturally smaller fighter.

If Rick is going to have a swansong, then my pick would be Juan Diaz at 140lbs. It would make for a very entertaining fight, and a fight that even at this stage of his career, shouldnt cause him too many problems.

[skel1983]

I always believed Rick's best chance against Cotto was at 140lbs, around about the time Cotto fought Torres. Cotto at that time was showing all the signs of a fighter struggling make the LW limit. For me Cotto looked drained, his punch resistance was lacking, his cardio in question, and if ever Rick was to beat Cotto, that was the time.

I really dont think that Rick can be any sort of force at WW, he just cannot make the transition. He doesnt have the frame to move effectively up through the weights, thats been proven. Also Rick's advantage at LW was his strength, apart from the limited Urango, Rick had been alot stronger than any of his opponets in that division, including Tszyu.

WW are the wrong waters for Hatton, too deep. You have to fancy Cotto heavily at 147lbs. Rick will be fighting at 147lbs for all the wrong reasons in my opinion. Knowing Ray Hatton the way I do, it's a certainty that if Rick fights at 147lbs, it will be against a naturally smaller fighter.

If Rick is going to have a swansong, then my pick would be Juan Diaz at 140lbs. It would make for a very entertaining fight, and a fight that even at this stage of his career, shouldnt cause him too many problems.

Thanks for your views Jimmy, but if im honest id rather he not come back than fight Diaz who is crap and is not a 140 fighter. Id seriously rather have him fight Witter than Diaz.

[Kirkland Laing]

Yeah, there's no way he can fight Cotto. He's only coming back for the money so he'll want somebody small with a big name like JMM that he can bully and not get sparked again.

[littlebif]

Would be a hell of a war! but i would recon Cotto gets Hatton out of there by the 5th.There both past there best put Cotto is to strong for Hatton.Years ago i would of give Hatton a advantage at 140lb but not at 147lb.

[Kel]

This is actually one fight where I could justify a catchweight to make it more fair. No belts or bullshit involved just a good fan fight.

[CFH]

Hatton wouldn't last more than 5 or 6 rounds against Cotto. It would be an ugly, one-sided fight.

[generalbulldog]

Whoever sanctions a fight of Hatton-Cotto should be charge with attempted murder. Cotto although not at his best anymore, still has more than enough to hurt Hatton.

[Taeth]

I agree with general consensus that this would be a very dangerous fight for Hatton... I mean literally dangerous for his well being.

[Kel]

Whoever sanctions a fight of Hatton-Cotto should be charge with attempted murder. Cotto although not at his best anymore, still has more than enough to hurt Hatton.

Hatton dominated Paulie and Cotto got a tough fight from Paulie. Styles make a difference