: Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:57 pm  

Stirlingshire Saint wrote:

I just dont see what Hatton can gain from fighting a big mouth Yank.

Completing the domination of the division and shutting the cocky plank up?

If he does that, I reckon Hatton will be looking at 2 or 3 fights max - De La Hoya, Mayweather and Pacquiao. Imagine if he beats one of those. That's a fairly impressive record to retire on.

: Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:01 pm  

I think if Ricky wins on Saturday he should fight Mayweather at Wembley (with everyone who went to the last Hatton v Mayweather getting in free ) and then either retire or fight De La Hoya then retire.

: Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:01 pm  

Blobbynator wrote:

Completing the domination of the division and shutting the cocky plank up?

If he does that, I reckon Hatton will be looking at 2 or 3 fights max - De La Hoya, Mayweather and Pacquiao. Imagine if he beats one of those. That's a fairly impressive record to retire on.

I dont think a cocky yank is worthy of fighting Hatton, as I said IMO Hatton has nothing to gain from this guy and everything to lose.

I cant see what fighting an aged De La Hoya will give him, Mayweather is a non starter unless Hatton enjoys being made to look a mug and I know little about the other guy.

: Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:02 pm  

Stirlingshire Saint wrote:

I dont think a cocky yank is worthy of fighting Hatton, as I said IMO Hatton has nothing to gain from this guy and everything to lose.

I cant see what fighting an aged De La Hoya will give him, Mayweather is a non starter unless Hatton enjoys being made to look a mug and I know little about the other guy.

He is a World Champion.

: Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:06 pm  

Stirlingshire Saint wrote:

I cant see what fighting an aged De La Hoya will give him, Mayweather is a non starter unless Hatton enjoys being made to look a mug and I know little about the other guy.

De La Hoya is an impressive name to add to anyone's list. He's still a very good boxer, although more of a money man these days. He's fighting Pacquiao on December 6th, so you'll be able to check him out yourself. He's currently ranked P4P #1 and is the current WBC lightweight Champ and WBC Super Featherweight Champ. He's stepping up two weight classes to take on De La Hoya.

I wouldn't fight Mayweather either if I was Hatton, but Hatton genuinely believes he can beat him especially at home with a British ref. You can't blame him for wanting to avenge defeat, even though I can't see it.

: Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:11 pm  

Blobbynator wrote:

De La Hoya is an impressive name to add to anyone's list. He's still a very good boxer, although more of a money man these days. He's fighting Pacquiao on December 6th, so you'll be able to check him out yourself. He's currently ranked P4P #1 and is the current WBC lightweight Champ and WBC Super Featherweight Champ. He's stepping up two weight classes to take on De La Hoya.

I wouldn't fight Mayweather either if I was Hatton, but Hatton genuinely believes he can beat him especially at home with a British ref. You can't blame him for wanting to avenge defeat, even though I can't see it.

I am glad to hear Hatton wants Mayweather.
As Gandhi said; " He who stops wanting to be better stops being good."

: Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:25 pm  

If Hatton is serious then he should be knocking this idiot out and then going all out for Mayweather again. De La Hoya is nothing but a money making exercise and Hatton has nothing to prove by fighting up and coming fighters who are looking for a big name on their list.

: Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:35 pm  

Hatton seems really determined for this one, his training with Floyd snr hopefully has paid off.

: Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:40 pm  

Who is Promoting this fight?
Is it Golden Boy again?

: Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:42 pm  

EL CAMO wrote:

Who is Promoting this fight?
Is it Golden Boy again?

Yes.