Not to piss anyone off but Imo, it certainly does.. at least in the US and that's where he was hoping to cash in.. Not only did he arguably lose the fight, but it wasn't a very good one either..SO much clinching by both fighters, Hatton just constantly plowing forward and leaning in..Very little clean boxing at all, and some rabbit punching too.. The only exciting points in the fight were when Collazo was landing big shots on Hatton and that 12th round where he had him out.. I just think it really hurt Hatton because HBO was hoping to bring him in as this TV friendly warrior with a relentless attack, and tonight he was really just sloppy and never turned it up, let's face it.. He wasn't impressive, and the fight wasn't very exciting at all except when he was almost out at the end. Basically I think it's safe to say he didn't gain any new fans whatsoever, and that's pretty much what he was gunning for. His best chances are still to go for Gatti and COtto but I dont think this helps his chances.
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