John Duddy - Matt Vanda, February 2nd 2008

[donnydarkoIRL]

You know I like Hatton , I just call it how I see it.I am pulling for him to rebound but its not gonna be a walk in the park like alot seem to think. I just dont see this over-hype for Duddy here in the states, maybe it's just Ireland your talking about, I wouldnt know. Over here its hard to find someone that thinks he's the next big thing(besides me).

Yeah Duddy's hype here is huge. As I've mentioned people are led to believe he's unbeatable!

As for Hatton, his next fight will tell a lot. But i see it as a bad omen that he wants to wait til june

[RozzySean]

You know I like Hatton , I just call it how I see it.I am pulling for him to rebound but its not gonna be a walk in the park like alot seem to think. I just dont see this over-hype for Duddy here in the states, maybe it's just Ireland your talking about, I wouldnt know. Over here its hard to find someone that thinks he's the next big thing(besides me).

Yeah Duddy's hype here is huge. As I've mentioned people are led to believe he's unbeatable!

As for Hatton, his next fight will tell a lot. But i see it as a bad omen that he wants to wait til june

CC for clarifying that issue for me. I didn't realized he was getting that type of build up over there. The young MW who was getting hyped in the US proved himself to be the real deal, but I don't think the same will happen for Duddy. To me he's bit like Gatti or has a chance to be- very popular, strong loyal following, gatekeeper to the top echelon, minor belt holder, and eventually, quality opponent for real up comers.

[donnydarkoIRL]

I think your correct there. Lee on the other hand may be the one to reach the upper regions as he is possessed with both a better punch and skill set than Duddy.

Duddy is a likeable fellow, a good fighter but even as an amateur he was active only in mediocrity. That sounds harsh but unfortunately it's true. He will eventually fight Matthew Macklin I believe.