Hatton chased out of welterweight division

[MRMANICK]

I didn't like what hatton said after the fight in the interview when he said he came up and fought a champion in his first fight and mayweather couldn't say that. Ha. This was rickys first move up. 147 was floyds third. When pbf moved up the first time from 130 to 135 he had problems in his fight with castillo(who was a real champ) but won. He didn't make any excuses. Some people thought he lost so he proved them wrong by beating him again in a rematch. People think hatton lost but he won't try to prove them wrong he'll just run back to 140. Mayweather can't say that.

Yeah. Judah was a tougher opponent than Collazo for sure. BUT beating Castillo legit the second time, does not prove anyone wrong about the first fight. HE LOST THE FIRST CASTILLO FIGHT PERIOD. Because Ali later beat Fraizer does that mean he won the first fight too? I don't fukin think so.

Well i thought hatton lost but its in the record books as win so whether you thought floyd lost that first fight or not its a win. Bad analogy. Ali lost that fight without doubt and the record books show that too.

[CrunchTime]

Hatton taking america by storm ? what a joke. Sad because he's such a genuinely nice guy but all this pressure is put upon him kinda sucks.

Handling that pressure is an important part of the equation for being the total package & some have the mental toughness needed for that more than others do!!

[CrunchTime]

I didn't like what hatton said after the fight in the interview when he said he came up and fought a champion in his first fight and mayweather couldn't say that. Ha. This was rickys first move up. 147 was floyds third. When pbf moved up the first time from 130 to 135 he had problems in his fight with castillo(who was a real champ) but won. He didn't make any excuses. Some people thought he lost so he proved them wrong by beating him again in a rematch. People think hatton lost but he won't try to prove them wrong he'll just run back to 140. Mayweather can't say that.

Yeah. Judah was a tougher opponent than Collazo for sure. BUT beating Castillo legit the second time, does not prove anyone wrong about the first fight. HE LOST THE FIRST CASTILLO FIGHT PERIOD. Because Ali later beat Fraizer does that mean he won the first fight too? I don't fukin think so.

Well i thought hatton lost but its in the record books as win so whether you thought floyd lost that first fight or not its a win. Bad analogy. Ali lost that fight without doubt and the record books show that too.

And PBF had no hesitancy for an immediate rematch to "avenge" that controversial win & did that in impressive fashion...I just dont see Hatton being made of the same stuff!!

[LarryB]

I didn't like what hatton said after the fight in the interview when he said he came up and fought a champion in his first fight and mayweather couldn't say that. Ha. This was rickys first move up. 147 was floyds third. When pbf moved up the first time from 130 to 135 he had problems in his fight with castillo(who was a real champ) but won. He didn't make any excuses. Some people thought he lost so he proved them wrong by beating him again in a rematch. People think hatton lost but he won't try to prove them wrong he'll just run back to 140. Mayweather can't say that.

Yeah. Judah was a tougher opponent than Collazo for sure. BUT beating Castillo legit the second time, does not prove anyone wrong about the first fight. HE LOST THE FIRST CASTILLO FIGHT PERIOD. Because Ali later beat Fraizer does that mean he won the first fight too? I don't fukin think so.

Lost the fight my ass he did. Are you a qualified judge all of a sudden!
Collazo was a much tougher apponent than Judah. You were all just waiting and hoping he would get beat.
The only world class fighter PBF has ever fought is Castillo

[Lights out]

I didn't like what hatton said after the fight in the interview when he said he came up and fought a champion in his first fight and mayweather couldn't say that. Ha. This was rickys first move up. 147 was floyds third. When pbf moved up the first time from 130 to 135 he had problems in his fight with castillo(who was a real champ) but won. He didn't make any excuses. Some people thought he lost so he proved them wrong by beating him again in a rematch. People think hatton lost but he won't try to prove them wrong he'll just run back to 140. Mayweather can't say that.

Give him time, he is looking for the big fights. Sure he didn't look good against Collazo but he has the potential to beat them all (Maybe not PBF!). I don't want to go on about this but the Southpaw factor is a big one with Rick and he will look totally different in his next fight. Look for him to come back strong against whoever he takes on next, he might stop worrying about how he is percieved by the public and get back down to doing what he does best...fighting.

[jbirdy]

its just the same bullshit opinions over and over. i get bored of reading them and i get bored of replying and telling them about how much bull shit they are writing. chased out of the division my arse. he wants corrales or castillo which are two of the best quality opposition around. hatton has said from the start that he wants to fight the best and that he is gonna continue to fight at light welter and go up to welter if the right fights come along. the hatton haters will just keep finding something to winge about so me argueing hatton's defence is propbably just a waste of time.

[Howlin Mad Missy]

I didn't like what hatton said after the fight in the interview when he said he came up and fought a champion in his first fight and mayweather couldn't say that. Ha. This was rickys first move up. 147 was floyds third. When pbf moved up the first time from 130 to 135 he had problems in his fight with castillo(who was a real champ) but won. He didn't make any excuses. Some people thought he lost so he proved them wrong by beating him again in a rematch. People think hatton lost but he won't try to prove them wrong he'll just run back to 140. Mayweather can't say that.

I agree. But, I'll cut him some slack, because this was his first fight in the States, as well as his first move up. The fact remains though, that he will not beat Floyd, ever.

It wasn't.



Not pointing fingers so it's just a reminder to keep it from sinking in to smack hell. Ta

[skel1983]

I didn't like what hatton said after the fight in the interview when he said he came up and fought a champion in his first fight and mayweather couldn't say that. Ha. This was rickys first move up. 147 was floyds third. When pbf moved up the first time from 130 to 135 he had problems in his fight with castillo(who was a real champ) but won. He didn't make any excuses. Some people thought he lost so he proved them wrong by beating him again in a rematch. People think hatton lost but he won't try to prove them wrong he'll just run back to 140. Mayweather can't say that.

I agree. But, I'll cut him some slack, because this was his first fight in the States, as well as his first move up. The fact remains though, that he will not beat Floyd, ever.

It wasn't.



Not pointing fingers so it's just a reminder to keep it from sinking in to smack hell. Ta

Yes but there is no pressure when your fighing some bum in a 6 rounder in front of a handful of people, your right he has fought in th States before, but this was his first fight where people were actully watching and taking note.

[Bomp]

He's had one poor performance guys, in a new division and against a style particularly awkward for him. Personally I'm going to wait til his next couple of fights at welter before deciding he's not up to the task at the higher weight, after all I'm sure some people were ridiculing Mayweather after his first Castillo fight, but those people sure look stupid now.

[AdamGB]

If Hatton's style doesn't suit the weight how exactly has he been chased out? its called a brain... Had Collazo been a natural Light Welter like Ricky it would have been a different fight....

Ricky tried to move up in weight but the way he boxes and his body are making it hard for him so he's done the sensible thing and moved to the weight he is good at... how is that chased exactly? Would you PBF fan boys say Floyd was 'chased' out of a weight division to heavy for his style of boxing or would you give him props for stepping up to a challenge?

As for Ricky's 'storm' not coming... I always though there where American fighters at Light Welter? or is it a rule that Americans only fight at Welter weight? The fact is that Ricky Hatton is the best light Welter in the world at the moment...

I still give Ricky a big chance of beating Floyd... Floyd is no where near as strong at the weight as Collazo because he's a natural ligh weight/light Welter like Ricky which would make Ricky's style a lot more effective.

You guys know enough about boxing to know how hard moving up weights can be don't you? You've been in a ring and understand what it can be like? Instead if using Ricky struggling to move up and Floyd's style making it easy for him to move up.... to make Ricky look bad...

How about using Ricky struggling to move up to make Floy'ds achievments look good?

(stop hating on Ricky, he deserves as much respect as Floyd)

[Googoogachoob]

Hatton chased out of welterweight division?

Appears to be. How does this affect his "Assault on America"?

Where's the storm?

If you've been taken in by the media hype then you can't blame Hatton for that.

[LawHoops]

i figured hatton wouldnt last long.....he got exposed early and now hes taking his gloves and going home.........i cant see him beating corrales and castillo would rough him up so crazy............but i do agree that those fights are better for him than pbf or delahoya each of whom would beat ricky in a profound fashion.....corrales is probably the most vulnerable but remember he has a huge heart and alot of power and is a alot taller and rangier than ricky

[JT Rock]

its just the same bullshit opinions over and over. i get bored of reading them and i get bored of replying and telling them about how much bull S*** they are writing. chased out of the division my a***. he wants corrales or castillo which are two of the best quality opposition around. hatton has said from the start that he wants to fight the best and that he is gonna continue to fight at light welter and go up to welter if the right fights come along. the hatton haters will just keep finding something to winge about so me argueing hatton's defence is propbably just a waste of time.

I dont really care for Ricky and his style but moving back down is not a bad thing,I have said it all along He is not ready for Floyd period!!!!Castillo and Corralles are no slouches by anymeans they are big players right now a win over either of those will give Ricky great experience and Legitimize him,and give him a little more on his resume than beating an over the hill Tzyu...Again I dont like Ricky at all but I dont see whyeveryone is in a hurry to see him get in the ring with Floyd?All you Hatton lovers and Haters need to be patient!!!!!!

[azumir]

Just read at boxingscene.com Hattons moving back down to 140 chased out by callazo OMG i cannot beleive it. That Hatton sure dont like to take any risks, which explains why he was brought along so carefully. what a shame i was looking forward to seeing him and Floyd mix it up.

It is nonsense. You should be able to think so far that of course Hatton and his advisers have not yet decided what to do in future so close to Hatton’s latest fight.

[Feather Fisted]

Just read at boxingscene.com Hattons moving back down to 140 chased out by callazo OMG i cannot beleive it. That Hatton sure dont like to take any risks, which explains why he was brought along so carefully. what a shame i was looking forward to seeing him and Floyd mix it up.

You did fail to mention in your post the part of the article that said "The Manchester Evening News reports that Hatton is moving back down to 140 pounds, unless a bout with Floyd Mayweather, Jr. can be made." I personally dont think Ricky is ready to face PBF and may never be but thats not the point, he has not been chased anywhere its all just speculation.

So in answer to your post I have a question.
What would be the better move for Ricky, dropping down to 140 to face Castillo/Coralles or staying at 147 to fight Urkal?

Nobody seems to mention that while Ricky and his team have the big say in who he fights as it stands at the moment HBO have the last word.