View Full Version : You have to respect Hatton
Maybe JLC was faded, but the way this fight went leads me to think that no version would beat Hatton. I don't think he is shot, but a prime version would hae fits by the unorthodox, from all angles, style Hatton has.
JLC isn't in his prime right now, but he was beaten by a man who would always have his number.
I await the "hugging" and "JLC was shot" claims. Bring it on, fuckers :fire
boxfan99
06-23-2007, 11:02 PM
I'll respect Hatton when he fights Witter.
rustyj
06-23-2007, 11:03 PM
I dnt knw but if u guys watched it on HBO. Kellerman and Lederman, were both emphasizing and Re emphasizing the holding part. Now yes il admit ther was holding, but i seen in many instances where castillo was locking Hatton's arm. Including the many below the border blows, i cant say that Castillo was complaining. He knew that he couldnt control Hatton's speed and pressure.
I'll respect Hatton when he fights Witter.
Fuck Witter. He's going nowhere as a fighter. he's about as protected a fighter you will ever see. He has never and will never come close to achieving 1/10th Hatton has.
Why should Hatton fight him? There's no money in it, and anyone with a brain realises Hatton would smash him to pieces.
Respect id due when an absolute warrior like Castillo is stopped so...easily.
Bazooka
06-23-2007, 11:05 PM
No I dont, and I think Castillo took a dive it was clear as day that they were not going to deduct a point for holding, so IMHO Castillo just said fuck it, you dont want to pay me you want to take points for shots that were not low fuck it.
Hatton is Garbage, he is nothing more than a British version of John Ruiz
GazOC
06-23-2007, 11:06 PM
Forget Witter he's 33 and a reflex fighter....as for the holding I thought Castillo was doing more with Hattons left hand?
audio101
06-23-2007, 11:07 PM
Hatton could of easily boxed from the outside and done just as good.
Fuck Witter. He's going nowhere as a fighter. he's about as protected a fighter you will ever see. He has never and will never come close to achieving 1/10th Hatton has.
Why should Hatton fight him? There's no money in it, and anyone with a brain realises Hatton would smash him to pieces.
Respect id due when an absolute warrior like Castillo is stopped so...easily.
Then who the fuck else is he going to fight at 140? Malignaggi? N'Dou? STFU you nuthugging queer.
ETA I'm not going to respect "nice guy" Hatton for trash talking a guy he blatantly ducked. Isn't that what Floyd catches so much shit for supposedly doing?
GazOC
06-23-2007, 11:07 PM
No I dont, and I think Castillo took a dive it was clear as day that they were not going to deduct a point for holding, so IMHO Castillo just said fuck it, you dont want to pay me you want to take points for shots that were not low fuck it.
Hatton is Garbage, he is nothing more than a British version of John Ruiz
Unbelievable.......:patsch
Goose
06-23-2007, 11:08 PM
I respect that he steps into the ring.
But his style of fighting is pure garbage, holding on after every 1-2 punches
Proud Warrior
06-23-2007, 11:09 PM
I'll respect Hatton when he fights Witter.Lol, u got to be joking right?
Then who the fuck else is he going to fight at 140? Malignaggi? N'Dou? STFU you nuthgging queer.
:lol:
I like it whe people who resort to personal insults. It always means they have absolutely no argument to back it up with. That's relevant in this case.
Who else is he going to fight at 140lbs? He said he would move up to fight Mayweather, Cotto or Mayweather. Fighting at 140lbs is not the only option. He could fight at a catch weight or move up.
boxfan99
06-23-2007, 11:12 PM
Fuck Witter. He's going nowhere as a fighter. he's about as protected a fighter you will ever see. He has never and will never come close to achieving 1/10th Hatton has.
Why should Hatton fight him? There's no money in it, and anyone with a brain realises Hatton would smash him to pieces.
Respect id due when an absolute warrior like Castillo is stopped so...easily.
Why should Cotto or PBF waste their time on Hatton? To use your way of expression, anyone with a brain (who didn't let emotions get in the way) knew Hatton would beat Castillo and anyone with a brain know that Cotto and PBF will beat Hatton.
I guess, you think these guys have to fight Hatton at his weight too?:nut
:lol:
I like people who resort to personal insults. It usually means they have absolutely no argument to back it up with. That's relevant in this case.
Who else is he going to fight at 140lbs? He said he would move up to fight Mayweather, Cotto or Mayweather. Fighting at 140lbs is not the only option. He could fight at a catch weight or move up.
I'll believe it when I see it. :bart
boxfan99
06-23-2007, 11:14 PM
Lol, u got to be joking right?
Not at all. I would favour Hatton in such a fight, but he would at least fight a live opponent.
boxfan99
06-23-2007, 11:16 PM
QFT
??? Can't you spell what you want to say?
Why should Cotto or PBF waste their time on Hatton? To use your way of expression, anyone with a brain (who didn't let emotions get in the way) knew Hatton would beat Castillo and anyone with a brain know that Cotto and PBF will beat Hatton.Maybe because Hatton is -
1) A big name. Easy money for them. He is the biggest draw in the 140lb/147lb divisions.
2) A great talent. Like him or not, 43-0-0, wins over one ATG and one brilliant fighter. Considering Cotto hasn't fought anybody close to the league that Hatton is in, it seems bizarre that you think he is at the stage where he can pick and choose his opposition.
Cotto would be in for one hell of a tough fight. I've said before that Hatton can beat both, but they are very tough fights. Cotto probably lacks the speed and would be outworked by Hatton. Mayweather's style is problematic against fghters like Hatton.
I guess, you think these guys have to fight Hatton at his weight too?:nutHatton has said he would move up,and both Mayweather and Cotto would move down.
elias
06-23-2007, 11:18 PM
Some Americans just don't want to give credit to a white European fighter. That's the essence of the situation.
boxfan99
06-23-2007, 11:21 PM
Maybe because Hatton is -
1) A big name. Easy money for them. He is the biggest draw in the 140lb/147lb divisions.
2) A great talent. Like him or not, 43-0-0, wins over one ATG and one brilliant fighter. Considering Cotto hasn't fought anybody close to the league that Hatton is in, it seems bizarre that you think he is at the stage where he can pick and choose his opposition.
Cotto would be in for one hell of a tough fight. I've said before that Hatton can beat both, but they are very tough fights. Cotto probably lacks the speed and would be outworked by Hatton. Mayweather's style is problematic against fghters like Hatton.
Hatton has said he would move up,and both Mayweather and Cotto would move down.
To be fair, he can perhaps beat Cotto, I'll give you that.
Some Americans just don't want to give credit to a white European fighter. That's the essence of the situation.
I think Hatton's style also leads people to think he isn't as good as he he is. But, hey, it works. Those same people would probably hate on Carlos Monzon if he turned up today.
TIGEREDGE
06-24-2007, 12:00 AM
No I dont, and I think Castillo took a dive it was clear as day that they were not going to deduct a point for holding, so IMHO Castillo just said fuck it, you dont want to pay me you want to take points for shots that were not low fuck it.
Hatton is Garbage, he is nothing more than a British version of John Ruiz
BULLSHIT
OK, obviously not.
So far I've read:
Castillo dived, because he wasn't getting any money (Which is incorrect)
Castillo's mind was't in it because of his brother (Which could have spurred him on)
Castillo's mind wasn't on it becaue of Corales dying (I doubt he cares that much - Hell, it was Hatton who got Diego's wife there)
Castillo is shot (Based on being outclassed by Hatton and one bad performance. Against Reyes, he looked decent, and that was right after the biggest win in his career)
Castillo was also weight drained, aparently (Despite getting to 140lbs easily. His weight increase is no different to other fights around 140lbs.
So it's clear that Hatton is stll not respected.
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