Would Hatton have beaten Forbes on Saturday?

[DaxxKahn]

Hatton by UD, it's all about workrate. Forbes is pretty slick has good eyes and good defense, but he's a tad trigger shy. Even if he blocked everything Hatton threw, the judges would have to go with Hatton for effective aggression because Forbes would be hardly throwing anything back.

I thought Hatton on points but wouldnt it be just like the Colazzo fight. If Hatton has any more close 1s I dont think he will get any favours off the judges now. Magee wasnt known as a particularly hard hitter but he gave Hatton nightmares with his speed. I just think if Forbes had a pick of a superfight with a realistic chance he should go for Ricky . Zab Judah is a another big name I think Forbes might beat . Hes there for the taking IMO .

but why exactly would an established champion like hatton opt to fight a steve forbes when their are much bigger paydays out there for much easier work!!

I give lazcano slim to none to beat hatton, i give malinaggi a fighters chance but no more than that and i expect that hatton will stop him late on.

As for steve forbes vs ricky hatton = a hard fought grinding UD for hatton that offers nothing but more questions about whether he is now a spent force and should consider hanging up his gloves.

Hatton stop Malignaggi...Whereb di you come up with that?....Paulie would not stand still long enough for Hatton to land more then 1 shot at a time....Paulie like or not has a cast iron jaw

[DatsiK]

I don't see why so many people under rate hatton. Sure, he got beat by Mayweather, but mayweather is the p4p king.. Hatton deliviers some of the most lethal punches in the sport, he's done something Floyd wasn't able to do, KO Castillo. I think Hatton will bounce back in great style and maybe even give Floyd a better rematch should Floyd decide to come out of retirement once again.

I think it'll be malignaggi first though, which I can see hatton winning by a points decision.

[ono]

Hatton by UD, it's all about workrate. Forbes is pretty slick has good eyes and good defense, but he's a tad trigger shy. Even if he blocked everything Hatton threw, the judges would have to go with Hatton for effective aggression because Forbes would be hardly throwing anything back.

I thought Hatton on points but wouldnt it be just like the Colazzo fight. If Hatton has any more close 1s I dont think he will get any favours off the judges now. Magee wasnt known as a particularly hard hitter but he gave Hatton nightmares with his speed. I just think if Forbes had a pick of a superfight with a realistic chance he should go for Ricky . Zab Judah is a another big name I think Forbes might beat . Hes there for the taking IMO .

Hmm the slick boxers that Hatton has struggled with have all been bigger and stronger than him. They've also had better workrate than Forbes.

not sure how Forbes would measure up strength wise but i just don't see him being busy enough.

[1g5a22]

hatton by KO

[1g5a22]

I just posted that Floyd wouldnt have stopped Forbes either on Saturday so we neednt be too harsh on Oscar as the only guy I think could have stopped Steve was Cotto and thats only a maybe .

Then it got me thinking , how would have Hatton handled Steve . I know Steves has good speed and a great chin cuz he took alot from De La Hoya . I dont think Ricky would have lasted 12 with Oscar .

Forbes given the right superfight infront of him may be able to score a great win . As Ive said I think Cotto would have him , so would Floyd . Mosley would too and Oscar already has but Ricky Hatton is 1 high profile fighter Forbes might be able to beat

What do you think ? Consensus guys ?

mosley,cotto,oscar in one box

hatton,forbes in another

people really do underestimate hatton still dont they!!

forbes,lol.

[piye]

Forbes, because Hatton's only in it for the money! Which is why he will not fight Witter

[PRIDE OF BOSTON]

Forbes, because Hatton's only in it for the money! Which is why he will not fight Witter

What fighter isn't in it for the money?

Why do you think Witter wants to fight Hatton? For Pride?

IDIOTIC statement

[the wiz]

I would certainly hope he would of beaten Forbes.

[chip]

I just posted that Floyd wouldnt have stopped Forbes either on Saturday so we neednt be too harsh on Oscar as the only guy I think could have stopped Steve was Cotto and thats only a maybe .

Then it got me thinking , how would have Hatton handled Steve . I know Steves has good speed and a great chin cuz he took alot from De La Hoya . I dont think Ricky would have lasted 12 with Oscar .

Forbes given the right superfight infront of him may be able to score a great win . As Ive said I think Cotto would have him , so would Floyd . Mosley would too and Oscar already has but Ricky Hatton is 1 high profile fighter Forbes might be able to beat

What do you think ? Consensus guys ?

Agreed he made Oscar look ordinary on Saturday i think Rick would have struggled