will hatton get the credit if he beats castillo ??

[El Kabong]

I doubt it especially if he has a hard time with Castillo, as Ndogu or whatver his name is gave JLC a tough go of it.


I think it'll be a battle though, Ricky NEEDS to KO JLC or Chico Corrales!!!

[JT Rock]

I was impressed with Hattons Boxing ability... A Wins, A Win no matter what and Ricky beat him quite convicingly, I had been increasingly getting interested in Hatton and now I gotta say I'm a fan, the kids got guts and heart not to mention a real class act..... I am a Castillo fan 1st though and if they both fight to a shite level then we are in for a long nite.. JLC has a bad habit similiar to Calzaghe were he fights to the level of his opposition, so its tough to guage were he is at performance wise, I suspect Castillo will be full of piss and vinegar for this fight, he has an anvil for a chin and I think Jose will wear Ricky out before Hatton wears him out I gotta pick JLC by 10rd stoppage... Just a gut and feeling in my heart of hearts

[slick22]

Is that all you have to say miles Look, it is a chance for BOTH of them to prove themselves in the sport of Boxing. I just think Hatton doesn't have enought to cut it.

[ICB]

good points made all round i think this fight is toss up i really couldnt pick a winner both men got to the body well both have good chins and both cut easily its really a toss up imo because fight could easily be stopped on cuts both ways and its kind of fight which could go either way so like i said its 50-50 fight i cant pick a winner

[TheCruelBallet]

I cant work out why anyone thinks this will be even close. JLC doesnt have that much left to offer, his tank is empty. RH will beat him by AT LEAST 4 rounds, even possibly a late stoppage. NO WAY does Hatton lose this fight. Castillo is good for about 4 rounds against RH and thats it. Its not 2001, Castillo gets hammered.

[p4pking]

I cant work out why anyone thinks this will be even close. JLC doesnt have that much left to offer, his tank is empty. RH will beat him by AT LEAST 4 rounds, even possibly a late stoppage. NO WAY does Hatton lose this fight. Castillo is good for about 4 rounds against RH and thats it. Its not 2001, Castillo gets hammered.

You know in the back of my head I think that's definetly possible... Castillo looked like he's on the slide on saturday, no doubt... But then I think, even if that were the case and he can't manage to fight much better then that, Hatton still gassed out badly in the late rounds in his fight, there's NO WAY he can afford to do that against Castillo. Hatton was basically able to tie up and coast through the last 4 rounds against urango, and by the sounds of his corner he may have been in trouble if he had been made to fight hard those rounds.. THat's what Castillo can make him do, for sure.. His body attack will still be there and Hatton can't take any rounds off in this fight, or he'll pay HUGE.

[bigragu]

just wondering because some people are still doubting hatton and ect will he get your respect if he beats castillo ??

Unless he changes nationality he wont get any respect on here from some of the posters. they cant come to terms with a british fighter being any good. Their brains just wont process it.

Even if hatton was a 12 weight world champion at the age of 95 and still unbeaten they will slag him off.

^ That statement is true of ALL boxers ^

Anyway, yes I will give a lot of respect to Hatton IF he beats Castillo, but it goes both ways right, if Castillo beats Hatton, it's not like people are going to respect the victory, there will be things like "Looks like that lifestyle finally caught up with Ricky", "It was an off-night", "Castillo got away with too many low-blows (that one will probably be true)", "It was a hometown decision"

Let me go on record saying this: "Kudos to Ricky for even taking this fight, win or lose he has gained my respect for taking it."

I would agree with that.....Castillo is a proven and dangerous fighter...a good fight for Hatton to lose the "0"....

[Jody Lane]

just wondering because some people are still doubting hatton and ect will he get your respect if he beats castillo ??

Unless he changes nationality he wont get any respect on here from some of the posters. they cant come to terms with a british fighter being any good. Their brains just wont process it.

Even if hatton was a 12 weight world champion at the age of 95 and still unbeaten they will slag him off.

As an American I have all the respect for Ricky since he is the true 140 pound champion, and was before his last fight having won the title against KT and never giving it up. A win over Castillo would just be icing on the cake for him in my book......Jody

[TheCruelBallet]

I cant work out why anyone thinks this will be even close. JLC doesnt have that much left to offer, his tank is empty. RH will beat him by AT LEAST 4 rounds, even possibly a late stoppage. NO WAY does Hatton lose this fight. Castillo is good for about 4 rounds against RH and thats it. Its not 2001, Castillo gets hammered.

You know in the back of my head I think that's definetly possible... Castillo looked like he's on the slide on saturday, no doubt... But then I think, even if that were the case and he can't manage to fight much better then that, Hatton still gassed out badly in the late rounds in his fight, there's NO WAY he can afford to do that against Castillo. Hatton was basically able to tie up and coast through the last 4 rounds against urango, and by the sounds of his corner he may have been in trouble if he had been made to fight hard those rounds.. THat's what Castillo can make him do, for sure.. His body attack will still be there and Hatton can't take any rounds off in this fight, or he'll pay HUGE.

Yeah totally agree. But I think Hatton only gassed because he was inactive for too long. If he comes into the fight fit, like in the old days (2 years ago) I cant see him getting beat. The body shots could well be a problem for him though..

[Violent Demise]

I cant work out why anyone thinks this will be even close. JLC doesnt have that much left to offer, his tank is empty. RH will beat him by AT LEAST 4 rounds, even possibly a late stoppage. NO WAY does Hatton lose this fight. Castillo is good for about 4 rounds against RH and thats it. Its not 2001, Castillo gets hammered.

The only thing I agree with is that it won't be close. For people to think Castillo doesn't have much is just plain stupid. Castillo won his last fight because he was able to step it up and take the last rounds. Pretty impressive for a man who's been through the wars he's been through. How does that make his tank almost empty? If anything it was Hatton who transformed into John Ruiz. And that was after only one round of taking shots to the body. Imagine what Castillo is going to do to that body? It won't be pretty. That pale white skin is going to get marked up. Castillo by 5th round knock out.

[armin]

If ricky works out whatever stamina problem he seems to be having and does a shitload of crunchesto thighten that body , it's a toss up fight, otherwise it's a knock out win for castillo.

[littlebif]

Alot of people will say Castillo was shot if Hatton beats him.Just because he has had alot of wars and didnt look good against Ngoudjo,and it was Castillos first fight at 140 even tho he coulnt make the lower weight anymore.It doesnt mean he is shot.

[El Gamo]

Are we having SIG or CC bets Killer and VD because even though I want JLC to win,I still think Hatton will win it. As for respect,both deserve respect for taking the fight and the winner will get respect from all true boxing fans,these are 2 true warriors. I just DO NOT want to see Hattons spoil the fight with constant holding.

[BoxingGorilla]

I want JLC to win,I still think Hatton will win it...I just DO NOT want to see Hattons spoil the fight with constant holding.

We feel the same, you and I.

[jbirdy]

hatton will hold in this fight because thats just the way he fights. he takes a quick breather and saps some of his opponents energy by leaning on them, so you might aswell expect the holding right now. but its still gonna be a tear up that could go either way. i just reckon hatton might be a bit to busy for castillo if hatton's on his a game and ricky won't let castillo get away with anything. well excited for this though