: Mon Jun 09, 2008 5:29 pm  

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/7444896.stm Seems more likely that Hatton v Pacquio will take place next year by the sounds of that and that probably makes more sense for Hatton than De La Hoya does. For a start, he'd be at his natural weight. That would be brutal aswell, both exciting to watch and love to throw punches.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/7444896.stm Seems more likely that Hatton v Pacquio will take place next year by the sounds of that and that probably makes more sense for Hatton than De La Hoya does. For a start, he'd be at his natural weight. That would be brutal aswell, both exciting to watch and love to throw punches.

: Mon Jun 09, 2008 6:00 pm  

Hatton has all but gone and would be best advised to fight anyone with no chin and the punch power of a marshmellow.

: Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:10 pm  

Hatton v De La Hoya will eventually happen, I can see it being rickys second to last fight.

How does Hatton v Pacquiao make sense at all??? Manny is a featherweight compared to Hattons welterweight. Hatton would destroy Pacquiao

: Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:40 pm  

How does Hatton v De La Hoya make sense? Hatton will have to go to at least 147, possibly to 150lbs to fight Oscar. His sheer size would be too much for Hatton. Pacman is stepping up the ranks and is now a lightweight. Neither fights are perfect matches, but they are "Superfights" and that's what attracts the money men.

: Tue Jun 10, 2008 9:07 am  

Newton-Le-willows-Warrior wrote:

How does Hatton v Pacquiao make sense at all??? Manny is a featherweight compared to Hattons welterweight. Hatton would destroy Pacquiao

Pacquiao fights at super-feather (130lbs) and is big at the weight. Hatton has been most effective at light-welter (140lbs). I reckon Pac Man could handle a move up to 140lbs without losing too much effectiveness.

: Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:13 pm  

I see Ordinary Harrison is fighting Prizefighter winner Martin Rogan,i expect Rogan to win and Harrison to announce another comeback!
This Oakey v Francis fight is what you call a proper tear up,they looked like they had gone 12 rounds after 3,great stuff.

: Sun Jun 15, 2008 12:48 am  

Watched Kell Brook beat Barrie Jones tonight on Setanta and he looks a real talent. The comparisons to Prince Naseem might be a bit extreme but he's still one to definitely keep an eye on, big future for him if he can keep out of trouble.

: Mon Jun 16, 2008 11:17 am  

If Tony Oakey had a punch to match his work rate then he'd be a quality fighter. Sadly he hasn't, and when you get that far up the weight divisions you need to be able to bang at least enough to keep the other guy off you.

Francis eventually just walked through him and made his superior power tell.

: Mon Jun 16, 2008 1:55 pm  

I've read that with Harrison on that bill will be Enzo Maccarinelli, Gavin Rees, Matthew Macklin and even the one and only Curtis Woodhouse! I'm not sure I entirely believe that but if it happens I'll be getting tickets asap!

: Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:09 pm  

This Kahn - Gomez fight is exciting. Kahn knocked down - belter of a shot.