Will Hatton KO Mayweather or win by points?

Jamie_UK · 12-06-2007, 07:09 AM

I think a points win is most likely , although I would love to see Hatton put the Yank on his arse.

WileOut · 12-06-2007, 07:17 AM

It very well could be one of those 12 second fights where there are 2 hits. Mayweather hitting hatton and hatton hitting the floor. If the revolutionary war is any indication is should be a blow out from start to finish with the american taking charge and not relinquishing the momentum until the other fighter simply quits.

Mayweather is roughly 4 times quicker with his hands and feet, and probably twice as powerful.

Jamie_UK · 12-06-2007, 07:20 AM

Boxing legend Bernard Hopkins has tipped Ricky Hatton to defeat Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas this weekend.

Hopkins said he expected Hatton to "out-hustle Mayweather to a 12-round unanimous decision" in the early hours of Sunday morning, UK time.

"I see something in Hatton, I think he's the more focused fighter," Philadelphian Hopkins told BBC Sport.

"Hatton is going to throw more punches than Mayweather ever did. The busier, more aggressive fighter, will win."

Hopkins added the 30-year-old Mayweather, who will be defending his WBC welterweight belt, might be under-estimating his opponent.

"I don't believe Floyd thinks Ricky has what Oscar de la Hoya had or Zab Judah had," said the 42-year-old Hopkins, now campaigning at light-heavyweight.

Mayweather has bad mitts, and when you have bad mitts, you're always thinking, 'if I punch this guy, I've got to go eight more rounds with a sore hand'

Bernard Hopkins

"But what Ricky has that neither of those fighters had is constant energy, punching and pressure - and he's got good whiskers.

"Ricky is willing to be a slugger, but to throw punches in bunches, and that's rare in boxing today, and that's a dangerous guy because you can't keep him off you.

"That will be the difference in this fight. There will be some exciting moments early on, but at the end of the day, Ricky Hatton out-hustles Floyd Mayweather to a 12-round unanimous decision."

Hopkins also suggested that Hatton, also 30, might be the hungrier of the two and that Mayweather, a world champion at five-different weights, could be battling complacency.

"Floyd is considered to be the best fighter in the world, and I echo that. We all know he can fight. But can he still fight like a hungry man?" said Hopkins.

"Because I'm telling you, when that fire's not lit, you can't train the same, you go through the motions, you can't think the same, spiritually you're not the same.

"Who's going to be able to suck it up, forget about all the medals they've won, all the belts, all the pound-for-pound accolades and the 'zeros' on their records? That's going to be the biggest factor on Saturday night."

Mayweather has complained of fragile hands in the lead-up to the fight, and Hopkins said they could also play a big part in the outcome.

"Mayweather is a slightly bigger puncher, but he has bad mitts, and when you have bad mitts, you're always thinking, 'if I punch this guy, I've got to go eight more rounds with a sore hand'.

"Ricky Hatton throws so many punches, Floyd can't afford to hurt any knuckles on his hand."

Former light-welterweight king Hatton goes into the bout, billed 'Undefeated', with a 43-fight unbeaten record, while Mayweather is unbeaten in 38 professional contests.

The fight is expected to start about 0400 GMT, although it depends on the length of the fights on the undercard.

WileOut · 12-06-2007, 07:23 AM

Yea Hatton is such a bigger puncher and everything that he is over a 2 to 1 underdog in the fight. Yea he is the clear favorite.

You have to factor in that the brit has probaly fought against other brits and that makes for soft competition. This is big boy leagues now.

Jamie_UK · 12-06-2007, 07:26 AM

lol , your boys going down.

old threads · 12-06-2007, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamie_UK

lol , your boys going down.

That is a phrase that Jamie_Yuk is accustomed to hearing I would bet.

moses millsap · 12-06-2007, 10:42 AM

Funny thread.

CrazyL · 12-06-2007, 01:23 PM

I took Mayweather Jr by decision. I think he could probably earn a TKO victory if he wanted to, but I think he'll be conservative and just consistently out-box Hatton. What has me worried is knowing this is a Golden Boy promotion, unless Mayweather clearly wins 9/12 rounds I smell a split decision victory. If Oscar has a hand in this he may want to make a rematch out of this. Hopefully there's no BS factor involved and Mayweather Jr. clearly wins the unanimous decision.

Louisvillekid1 · 12-06-2007, 01:40 PM

Mayweather is going to knock him out, This is like the great white hype.

rjt721 · 12-06-2007, 01:41 PM

Not happening, Jamie. At least you guys still have football. Oh, wait, you guys couldn't even qualify for Euro '08.

Jamie_UK · 12-06-2007, 04:06 PM

already booked the Hatton victory party, its like buying money.

pico · 12-06-2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamie_UK

already booked the Hatton victory party, its like buying money.

it is going to be a sad party

Jamie_UK · 12-06-2007, 04:09 PM

BBBBBBBBBBBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMM

Pretty boy on his arse.

Back sunday to show you all how crap you are.

CrazyL · 12-06-2007, 04:10 PM

I am not worried about an upset, I am most worried of how quickly that short fatty from England will cut. He better last the whole fight or I will seriously be pissed, if he's so tough it shouldn't be a problem!

Jamie_UK · 12-06-2007, 04:12 PM

Mayweather's hands are **** ed , its a 12 round points win for Hatton

Travis · 12-06-2007, 04:43 PM

Hatton can win by KO only, I just don't see him outboxing Mayweather.

pico · 12-06-2007, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis

Hatton can win by KO only, I just don't see him outboxing Mayweather.

that is correct. either hatton KO mayweather, or mayweather win by decision.