Of course. If they both weighed 17stone and were both born in 1965 it would have been interesting. Ali v Louis doesn't register it would heva been incredible and I still reckon Foreman with his head right is up there with those two mind. Not as a boxer but as a destructive machine he was peerless, hardest puncher in history apparently.
Hatton v Mayweather
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Of course. If they both weighed 17stone and were both born in 1965 it would have been interesting. Ali v Louis doesn't register it would heva been incredible and I still reckon Foreman with his head right is up there with those two mind. Not as a boxer but as a destructive machine he was peerless, hardest puncher in history apparently.
Is anyone betting on this?
Hatton's body punching is his chance to win this fight. I fancy some money on Hatton for the win. Mayweather has not met a fighter like Hatton before and he underestimates him. I've watched all of that 24/7 and the feeling I've gotten from it all the way through is that we're on for an upset.
Hatton's face cutting up or the fight going the distance are my two biggest concerns. Mayweather's ringmanship and speed against Hatton's angular style and ability to cut off the space in the ring makes this harder to call from an analytical point of view than most fights these two have been in.
Mayweather has't knocked out any top quality opponent, and he hasn't knocked any fighter out in over two years. He'll fear the power of Hatton's shots and will be using his rolling, rhythmic parrying defensive style a lot, but that opens him up to the clinch and some clubbing overhands to the back of the head. Once Hatton unloads, he's going to slow any fighter in that weight class down. He'll definitely take some hits to land his bombs if the option is open and in a trade off Mayweather doesn't stand a chance. If he gets cornered he'll try and lock Hatton up early and my biggest fear is that the ref ruins Hatton's chances by stopping the clinches early and before Hatton can inflict any damage.
The question will be whether Mayweather can outfox hatton for so many rounds with jabs and straights in the centre of the ring... no one has done that to Hatton before, but then again, Hatton hasn't fought a fighter in Mayweather's class before. It makes for a fight of epic proportions that I'm calling off of instinct and the belief that Hatton - for his 50-80 shots he'll land - will do the damage needed to stop the fight. Mayweather will land at least 150, probably more, and if it goes the distance he'll easily outpoint Hatton via techincal efficiency and scoring jabs and straights well before a fix from home advantage enters the equation.
To put my money where my mouth is I'm thinking £250 at 11/8 on Hatton.
Hatton's body punching is his chance to win this fight. I fancy some money on Hatton for the win. Mayweather has not met a fighter like Hatton before and he underestimates him. I've watched all of that 24/7 and the feeling I've gotten from it all the way through is that we're on for an upset.
Hatton's face cutting up or the fight going the distance are my two biggest concerns. Mayweather's ringmanship and speed against Hatton's angular style and ability to cut off the space in the ring makes this harder to call from an analytical point of view than most fights these two have been in.
Mayweather has't knocked out any top quality opponent, and he hasn't knocked any fighter out in over two years. He'll fear the power of Hatton's shots and will be using his rolling, rhythmic parrying defensive style a lot, but that opens him up to the clinch and some clubbing overhands to the back of the head. Once Hatton unloads, he's going to slow any fighter in that weight class down. He'll definitely take some hits to land his bombs if the option is open and in a trade off Mayweather doesn't stand a chance. If he gets cornered he'll try and lock Hatton up early and my biggest fear is that the ref ruins Hatton's chances by stopping the clinches early and before Hatton can inflict any damage.
The question will be whether Mayweather can outfox hatton for so many rounds with jabs and straights in the centre of the ring... no one has done that to Hatton before, but then again, Hatton hasn't fought a fighter in Mayweather's class before. It makes for a fight of epic proportions that I'm calling off of instinct and the belief that Hatton - for his 50-80 shots he'll land - will do the damage needed to stop the fight. Mayweather will land at least 150, probably more, and if it goes the distance he'll easily outpoint Hatton via techincal efficiency and scoring jabs and straights well before a fix from home advantage enters the equation.
To put my money where my mouth is I'm thinking £250 at 11/8 on Hatton.
Good on ya Forti, I'll be the fella that holds the money ...
Mate, 3pm Sunday arvo Sydney time, laughin!
Gonna be in the backpacker bar where they'll be a few Mancs, no doubt.
I've a great night planned... Off to dinner at 7... gig at 8, onto a nightclub back to mine, continue to party til O/H falls asleep, turn on box at 3.30
I've a great night planned... Off to dinner at 7... gig at 8, onto a nightclub back to mine, continue to party til O/H falls asleep, turn on box at 3.30
Sounds good!! Im not going out for fear that i'll fall asleep and miss it! That would be an absolute nightmare!! Think ill just be sitting up drinking cup after cup of coffee!!
Nah, despite Mayweathers Flash and Brash attitude, he’s the consummate professional. I doubt very much he’s underestimated Hatton, despite what Ricky is saying in the press conferences. Mayweather has been sparring with Carlos Baldomir, who you could say is a similar fighter to Hatton.
Mayweather fought Baldomir last year and simply outclassed him. He never let Baldomir near enough to hurt him. He just kept picking his punched and picking up points.
I fear that Mayweather will outbox Hatton. I think the only way Hatton can beat Mayweather is to knock him out. If it goes to points, we know that Vegas judges often give the decision to the home boxes and they usually go for the boxer who lands the most clean punches – I would be that would be Mayweather.
Baldomir is like Hatton in that he's strong and comes forward but he's not as quick, skilful and intense. Hatton's footwork and the angles he throws punches from are vastly superior to Baldomir's. Having said that, I still expect Mayweather to win. I think he's good enough to adjust his style to cope with whatever Hatton can throw at him. I hope I'm wrong though and Hatton knocks the prick out.
I hope Hatton kicks that cnut Mayweather to death.
Nah, cos I'd like Hatton to win and had a gut feel that he might do it but the more I think about it I can't see him winning. Merryweather will be too good technically and probably cut him up inside the distance. The value is probably Merryweather at 4/7 not Hatton at 15/8ish. I certainly wouldn't be having a big bet either way.
Bloody fantastic weigh in just then!
Got a bit tasty...between Calzaghe and Hopkins!
Got a bit tasty...between Calzaghe and Hopkins!
I just hope Ricky punches his lights out, I just can't stand cocky and arrogant fools.
I just hope it happens!
I just hope it happens!
Watched a good review on ESPN.com, albeit payed for, Pretty Boy over Tubby Boy, that said boxing is the only sport I don't bet on and it is for a reason....
24/7 hatton mayweather sky sports build up, Episode 1;
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Anyone see the weigh in last night?
Mayweather looked shit scared when Hatton pushed him back with his head
Mayweather looked shit scared when Hatton pushed him back with his headAnyone see the weigh in last night?
Oh come on, get real. He didn't look scared in the slightest. Floyd's been there, seen it, done it, bought the tee-shirt. He's taking it all in his stride.
On the contrary, Ricky's behaviour tells me that he's the one who is shitting it, not Floyd.
Like everyone else, for me, the heart says Hatton, the head says Mayweather
Despite all this, I've just stuck £20 on Ricky to win on points, 4/1
If anyone wins on points I think it will be that other twat.
Didn't realize Pretty Boy has a 7'' inch longer reach than Hatton, he is also way faster, I have to go with Mayweather in this one
I don't know why people are talking as if Hatton's got this beast of a punch that will KO Mayweather if he catches him... it's possible, of course, but he's up a division and it's not like Mayweather can't take a punch, I don't see it happening.
I agree. Most of the greats have been cool temperament-wise, but Lennox was too cool... he just seemed to lack the requisite desire, belief, killer instinct...lovely boxer though he was.
Yes, Murph, clearly a straight right to the jaw from a heavyweight has the potential to knock anyone out, irrespective of his chin - but the true greats hardly ever get caught by those.
I agree. Most of the greats have been cool temperament-wise, but Lennox was too cool... he just seemed to lack the requisite desire, belief, killer instinct...lovely boxer though he was.
Yes, Murph, clearly a straight right to the jaw from a heavyweight has the potential to knock anyone out, irrespective of his chin - but the true greats hardly ever get caught by those.
Have backed Hatton to win inside the distance, think he'll have to knock him out. C'Mon Ricky
That's pretty much spot on. And I agree, great boxers rarely get caught by those, and it's even rarer they get KO'd by them, nevermind twice. Ali was caught by a lucky punch, and came back to beat Henry Cooper, that's what you'd expect of all great boxers in their pomp. As far as Lennox goes, one loss to a lucky punch by a mediocre could be forgiven, but two?? nah.
Oh come on, get real. He didn't look scared in the slightest. Floyd's been there, seen it, done it, bought the tee-shirt. He's taking it all in his stride.
On the contrary, Ricky's behaviour tells me that he's the one who is shitting it, not Floyd.
Like everyone else, for me, the heart says Hatton, the head says Mayweather
Despite all this, I've just stuck £20 on Ricky to win on points, 4/1
Yep, I agree. I think Ricky's feeling the heat. Las Vegas and everything that goes with an event like this would leave a toll on anyone. I'd just like Ricky not to get caught in the trappings and be his regular cool self, but to be fair it's an easy thing to say, mustn't be easy to keep your calm.
And you have to bear in mind, that not every one that gets through will be a KO... I didn't see all his fights, but you have to think if he got KO'd by two, probably a few more got through.
Come on Ricky lad. Feck all this talk of technical shit, just get in there and smash his face in
Boxing
Bruno almost floored him. Lewis pulled out a punch from nowhere to defeat him. Frank got caught far too often and all.
I hope hatton retires after he gets KO'd
I like him but he is undoubtably ugly.
I'll give him till round 5 then I think it will be gorey to watch.
I like him but he is undoubtably ugly.
I'll give him till round 5 then I think it will be gorey to watch.
anyone who can PM with the stream links, thanks!
Right cuntos, I know this is the general forum but I think this fight has generated enough interest to be discussed in here.
Simple Question. Hatton or Mayweather?
One word answer will do, it will be close but:
Mayweather.
Simple Question. Hatton or Mayweather?
One word answer will do, it will be close but:
Mayweather.
Head says Mayweather, heart says Hatton.
The Pretty Boy
both so pretty
Hatton
Graham Earl
I hope i'm wrong but this tosspot will win...
