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China_hand_Joe
06-23-2007, 11:44 PM
Malignaggi ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) is a loser, a reject in the grand scheme of things when you compare him to the likes of Cotto. Hatton has nothing to gain from beating him except a little money. Don't start the Malignaggi ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) would out-box Hatton rubbish either. Hatton would beat Malignaggi ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) up, he is too talented, a class above. Hatton needs to fight winners, not someone who made his name by getting his jaw broken.

teetop
06-23-2007, 11:47 PM
Malignaggi ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) is a loser, a reject in the grand scheme of things when you compare him to the likes of Cotto. Hatton has nothing to gain from beating him except a little money. Don't start the Malignaggi ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) would out-box Hatton rubbish either. Hatton would beat Malignaggi ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) up, he is too talented, a class above. Hatton needs to fight winners, not someone who made his name by getting his jaw broken.

I agree china. This fight is a waste of time and a step backward for the hitman. No one wants to see it either, except for these wigger new york metro pricks who can't stand to see white people who act white win.

IntentionalButt
06-23-2007, 11:49 PM
Malignaggi ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) is a loser, a reject in the grand scheme of things when you compare him to the likes of Cotto. Hatton has nothing to gain from beating him except a little money. Don't start the Malignaggi ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) would out-box Hatton rubbish either. Hatton would beat Malignaggi ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) up, he is too talented, a class above. Hatton needs to fight winners, not someone who made his name by getting his jaw broken.

So, being world-class makes Ricky immune to stylistic challenges? :huh

Hatton has a good chance (though not a sure bet) of cleaning up 140, maybe unifying, defending against some next-big-things, and retiring undefeated. Why throw that potential away to chase a fight with a bigger, better fighter in a weight class where he doesn't belong?

sprite
06-23-2007, 11:51 PM
Malignaggi ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) is a loser, a reject in the grand scheme of things when you compare him to the likes of Cotto. Hatton has nothing to gain from beating him except a little money. Don't start the Malignaggi ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) would out-box Hatton rubbish either. Hatton would beat Malignaggi ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) up, he is too talented, a class above. Hatton needs to fight winners, not someone who made his name by getting his jaw broken.

nah. it would be awesome. it would basically be italy versus britain.

teetop
06-23-2007, 11:52 PM
So, being world-class makes Ricky immune to stylistic challenges? :huh

Hatton has a good chance (though not a sure bet) of cleaning up 140, maybe unifying, defending against some next-big-things, and retiring undefeated. Why throw that potential away to chase a fight with a bigger, better fighter in a weight class where he doesn't belong?

Hatton cleaned out 140 2 years ago dude! :huh

IntentionalButt
06-23-2007, 11:52 PM
Hatton cleaned out 140 2 years ago dude! :huh
new class. :smoke

he never fought torres, witter, holt, harris, ngoudjo, malignaggi.

China_hand_Joe
06-23-2007, 11:52 PM
So, being world-class makes Ricky immune to stylistic challenges? :huh

Hatton has a good chance (though not a sure bet) of cleaning up 140, maybe unifying, defending against some next-big-things, and retiring undefeated. Why throw that potential away to chase a fight with a bigger, better fighter in a weight class where he doesn't belong?Paulie is not Sugar Ray Leonard. He isn't a south paw. Hatton would have few problems throwing him around the ring. If Cotto caught him, then Hatton can too.

Rock0052
06-23-2007, 11:53 PM
It's funny because Malignaggi is probably good enough to unify at 140, and he wouldn't even have to go through Hatton to do it.

I'd pick Hatton to win, but christ- isn't it at all fucking possible to pick a winner in a fight without bashing the other guy?

China_hand_Joe
06-23-2007, 11:54 PM
A loser.....is this a joke? Malinaggi is an accomplished boxer...and a title holder and you are calling him a loser. He isn't a loser in any sense of the word.
He took positives from a loss, definitely a loser when compared with the elite.

markbrooklyn
06-23-2007, 11:55 PM
Malignaggi ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) is a loser, a reject in the grand scheme of things when you compare him to the likes of Cotto. Hatton has nothing to gain from beating him except a little money. Don't start the Malignaggi ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) would out-box Hatton rubbish either. Hatton would beat Malignaggi ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) up, he is too talented, a class above. Hatton needs to fight winners, not someone who made his name by getting his jaw broken.

LMAO@ you.. what a moron. He needs to fight winners like Juan Urango??? :rofl And Malganggi made his name by putting up a good fight with Cotto and going the distance with him with a broken jaw. Hatton would NEVER last in the ring with Cotto.. And Malganaggi would whip Hatton easily.. But we wont see that cause Hatton is staying away from boxers with movement and skill, He rather fight Urango or a shot Castillo who moved up from 135 to fight Hatton who walks around at 190 when hes not training, wow hes so great lmao

IntentionalButt
06-23-2007, 11:57 PM
And Tszyu and Maussa alone do not constitute having cleaned out 140. :yep

bhwbj
06-23-2007, 11:58 PM
This fight would be a tossup. Since Hatton won't fight any of the big names at welter, lets see this fight.

China_hand_Joe
06-23-2007, 11:59 PM
Paulie fans make me sick. Sure he is a world class boxer and a reasonable ABC title holder but he offers Hatton nothing. Hatton is a superstar, Paulie is the focus of some disturbing cult and nothing more than a stay busy fight (abeit a trickyish one) for Ricky.

teetop
06-24-2007, 12:00 AM
new class. :smoke

he never fought torres, witter, holt, harris, ngoudjo, malignaggi.

Oh yeah. That class is way better than tsyzu, tackie, magee.

:nut

IntentionalButt
06-24-2007, 12:00 AM
Paulie fans make me sick. Sure he is a world class boxer and a reasonable ABC title holder but he offers Hatton nothing. Hatton is a superstar, Paulie is the focus of some disturbing cult and nothing more than a stay busy fight (abeit a trickyish one) for Ricky.

eh, whatever, you could reverse the names in that last sentence as far as i'm concerned and have it be no less true. i like both guys. they're both world class. neither would be that heavy a favorite.

IntentionalButt
06-24-2007, 12:02 AM
Oh yeah. That class is way better than tsyzu, tackie, magee.

:nut

they're the current class. beating the best of five years ago does not make you the legitimate 'man' unless you continuously defend your 'man' status against the current best. :good

China_hand_Joe
06-24-2007, 12:04 AM
When in public Paulie is more likely to be given a police warning for his appearence than he is to be asked for an autograph. Average title-holdrs offer Hatton nothing. I will be disappoint if the fight is made, which is reasonably likely unfortunately.

errsta
06-24-2007, 12:05 AM
I have tons of respect for Paulie, but Ricky needs to be fighting the best out there. The way excuses are made every time he wins, a win over Paulie would be a "he beat a washed up version/Cotto leftovers/etc...."...

As long as Hatton is willing to fight the best, he should be able to do just that.

sprite
06-24-2007, 12:08 AM
paulie kinda reminds me of vanilla ice.

China_hand_Joe
06-24-2007, 12:13 AM
I have tons of respect for Paulie, but Ricky needs to be fighting the best out there. The way excuses are made every time he wins, a win over Paulie would be a "he beat a washed up version/Cotto leftovers/etc...."...
Paulie should be respected as a world class fighter. His fans who believe he offers Hatton any real gain from fighting him are slightly delusional.

Manjanek
06-24-2007, 12:35 AM
Malignaggi is a superior boxer, but Hatton is the better fighter. Hatton would have that sissy pissing blood for a week.

If by fighter you mean brawler. He slugs it out man. He goes to war. Warring doesn't establish a fighters superiority. Look at Mayweather vs Gatti. Gatti, though tried and true through combat could be beat by slick stick and move (and in this case, Batter) tactics. And paulie might be pissing blood for a week and thats only because your man Hatton can't help but throw those cheap kidney shots when the going gets tough.

If Paulie gets a fair shake with the ref- ring- time on weigh-in. Expect the fight to go the distance and don't be surprised if all that Vegas gold that you placed on Hatton goes into my wallet for betting on the underdog!!

China_hand_Joe
06-24-2007, 12:39 AM
Hatton by UD most likely, but Paulie would wish he'd just quit.If by fighter you mean brawler. He slugs it out man. He goes to war. Warring doesn't establish a fighters superiority. Look at Mayweather vs Gatti. Gatti, though tried and true through combat could be beat by slick stick and move (and in this case, Batter) tactics. And paulie might be pissing blood for a week and thats only because your man Hatton can't help but throw those cheap kidney shots when the going gets tough.

If Paulie gets a fair shake with the ref- ring- time on weigh-in. Expect the fight to go the distance and don't be surprised if all that Vegas gold that you placed on Hatton goes into my wallet for betting on the underdog!!Hatton is pehaps more skilled and a better boxer than Paulie, if a little slower in terms of handspeed. Don't compare him to the primative Gatti. Gatti is an American myth, a weak future HoFer, someone taken to war by Ward. Hatton is an elite talent and only one or two leagues below Joe Calzaghe.

maracho
06-24-2007, 01:07 AM
I wouldn't mind seeing the fight.

P.S. china-hand-Joe, I am sure that you are aware that at least 90% of all boxers believe they can communicate with their God Jesus Christ including your two favorites Calzaghe and Hatton; so what do you have besides bold statements that can make us change our minds?

Speaking of bold statements why dont your kind ever do the same with Muhammod?

maracho
06-24-2007, 01:10 AM
I wouldn't mind seeing the fight.

P.S. china-hand-Joe, I am sure that you are aware that at least 90% of all boxers believe they can communicate with their God Jesus Christ including your two favorites Calzaghe and Hatton; so what do you have besides bold statements that can make us change our minds?

Speaking of bold statements why dont your kind ever do the same with Muhammod?

Hmm let me guese! could it be violent retaliation maybe?:huh

markbrooklyn
06-24-2007, 01:43 AM
Paulie fans make me sick. Sure he is a world class boxer and a reasonable ABC title holder but he offers Hatton nothing. Hatton is a superstar, Paulie is the focus of some disturbing cult and nothing more than a stay busy fight (abeit a trickyish one) for Ricky.

Wow@You making excuses.. What did Juan Urango offer Hatton smartass??? :rofl

brooklyn1550
06-24-2007, 01:44 AM
I would pick Hatton and I would love to see this fight.

markbrooklyn
06-24-2007, 01:45 AM
Hatton by UD most likely, but Paulie would wish he'd just quit.Hatton is pehaps more skilled and a better boxer than Paulie, if a little slower in terms of handspeed. Don't compare him to the primative Gatti. Gatti is an American myth, a weak future HoFer, someone taken to war by Ward. Hatton is an elite talent and only one or two leagues below Joe Calzaghe.

LMAO@ that statement.. WTF are you smoking?? Paulie is WAYYYY more skilled and a MUCH better boxer then Hatton.. And a "Little" slower in terms of handspeed? Try Light years slower in terms of handspeed

El Bombasto
06-24-2007, 01:48 AM
Malignaggi ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) is a loser, a reject in the grand scheme of things when you compare him to the likes of Cotto. Hatton has nothing to gain from beating him except a little money. Don't start the Malignaggi ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) would out-box Hatton rubbish either. Hatton would beat Malignaggi ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) up, he is too talented, a class above. Hatton needs to fight winners, not someone who made his name by getting his jaw broken.

If he wants to unify, he'll have to fight Paulie.

CASH_718
06-24-2007, 02:18 AM
He took positives from a loss, definitely a loser when compared with the elite.

So having just one lose to an elite fighters make you a loser.

CASH_718
06-24-2007, 02:20 AM
Oh yeah. That class is way better than tsyzu, tackie, magee.

:nutYou serious?

MSTR
06-24-2007, 02:49 AM
Malignaggi ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) is a loser, a reject in the grand scheme of things when you compare him to the likes of Cotto. Hatton has nothing to gain from beating him except a little money. Don't start the Malignaggi ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) would out-box Hatton rubbish either. Hatton would beat Malignaggi ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) up, he is too talented, a class above. Hatton needs to fight winners, not someone who made his name by getting his jaw broken.

I don't know about that. Malignaggi would be a tough fight for Hatton style wise, and would be tough to catch. I think it would be a good fight. Malignaggi has proven himself to be a good fighter, and would be a good defense for Ricky if he isn't looking for a big fight at 147.

Scar
06-24-2007, 05:01 AM
He has a lot to gain here, especially if he considers fighting Mosley next, this should be a very good test for him before taking on Mosley.

Napuis
06-24-2007, 05:06 AM
nah. it would be awesome. it would basically be italy versus britain.

Well what did the spineless turds do in the war?

KO1 Hatton and you all knows it.

China_hand_Joe
06-24-2007, 11:17 AM
LMAO@ that statement.. WTF are you smoking?? Paulie is WAYYYY more skilled and a MUCH better boxer then Hatton.. And a "Little" slower in terms of handspeed? Try Light years slower in terms of handspeedThe is more to skill than slickness. Hatton is skilled in subtle ways like Duran. Hatton is a clever fighter, look how he opened Castillo up for that bodyshot last night.

China_hand_Joe
06-24-2007, 11:17 AM
I don't know about that. Malignaggi would be a tough fight for Hatton style wise, and would be tough to catch. I think it would be a good fight. Malignaggi has proven himself to be a good fighter, and would be a good defense for Ricky if he isn't looking for a big fight at 147.It would be tough for a while but the Hatton win would be inevitable.

kirk
06-24-2007, 11:19 AM
to be honest... i dont really wanna see this fight.

i wanna see

Hatton vs Witter (just to shut up the demand for it)
Hatton vs Cotto
Hatton vs Mayweather
Hatton vs Mosley

and if judah can get back on track with more then two wins in a row... maybe if he can come to 140 and destroy malignaggi, then i wouldnt mind seeing that fight eather.

RUSKULL
06-24-2007, 11:29 AM
Hatton beats Paulie by decision while knocking him down a couple of times along the way.

Relentless
06-24-2007, 11:34 AM
if hatton doesn't fight paulie then where else does he go??? he cant go up 147 cotto is up there, witter offers little same with torres.

codeman99998
06-24-2007, 12:17 PM
Paulie is calling out Hatton and I think he would make a GREAT fight.

Paulie is as tough as nails and anyone who says Hatton KOs him early is dreaming. Paulie won 4 or 5 rounds against Cotto, and he made it a great close fight. I think Malignaggi has a good chance of winning this fight.

Hatton looked impressive last night, but why is it the day after a fighter fights he suddenly becomes Superman and other fighters aren't even worth fighting anymore.

Hatton isn't moving back up to 147 most likely, so, who if not Malignaggi? I'd like to see him fight Harris personally, but Malignaggi is a great opponent I think. Hell, I might even take the odds on Paulie.

China_hand_Joe
06-24-2007, 12:24 PM
Fighting Paulie would be like Calzaghe fighting Bika and Manfredo all over again. A total waste of momentum.

Relentless
06-24-2007, 12:30 PM
then who should he fight?

China_hand_Joe
06-24-2007, 12:32 PM
Floyd, Oscar, Shane, Cotto or even a 135 champion.

Relentless
06-24-2007, 12:33 PM
i dont think floyd oscar or shane will want to fight him, he brings nothing to them, to them it will be just like calzaghe fighting bika and manfredo again like you said.

China_hand_Joe
06-24-2007, 12:37 PM
If Paulie changed his image then maybe I could tolerate it. Nobody wants to see Hatton beat up some metrosexual. The casual British fan would just laugh at this:
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Beating that up does nothing for the legend killer's reputation at all.

Relentless
06-24-2007, 12:38 PM
so malignaggi isn't a good fighter because he looks queer?

China_hand_Joe
06-24-2007, 12:40 PM
That comes into marketabilty mate, he is an uninspiring opponent.

Relentless
06-24-2007, 12:41 PM
people from new york love him, just like people from manchester love hatton.

codeman99998
06-24-2007, 12:43 PM
This is might be the first time I have ever pulled this card.

Why is everyone hating on Malignaggi? What does Malignaggi need to do that he hasn't already done to prove he deserves a shot at Hatton?

China_hand_Joe
06-24-2007, 12:45 PM
This is might be the first time I have ever pulled this card.

Why is everyone hating on Malignaggi? What does Malignaggi need to do that he hasn't already done to prove he deserves a shot at Hatton?Who deserves what will never be a factor in boxing.

Alo2006
06-24-2007, 12:48 PM
And Tszyu and Maussa alone do not constitute having cleaned out 140. :yep

I'm glad somebody recognized this crap :lol: :patsch

Charles187
06-24-2007, 12:49 PM
This is might be the first time I have ever pulled this card.

Why is everyone hating on Malignaggi? What does Malignaggi need to do that he hasn't already done to prove he deserves a shot at Hatton?

I agree hes a good fighter but his KO percentage is pathetic. If you want to know what he needs to do then here it is:

Develop a punch!

Charles187
06-24-2007, 12:50 PM
Id prefer to see Hatton fight Casamayor

IntentionalButt
06-24-2007, 01:02 PM
China you seem like a very image-obsessed person. You keep mentioning how Ricky's a 'superstar' and Paulie's just some titlist. What exactly does being a superstar have to do with anything? Ricky's an invincible fighter because he has a large British following, is that it? The more popular you are, the better it makes you? Is that the real reason you like Calzaghe - not due to his athleticism or dominance in the ring, but because of his dashing good looks and ability to draw crowds? :huh

China_hand_Joe
06-24-2007, 01:06 PM
China you seem like a very image-obsessed person. You keep mentioning how Ricky's a 'superstar' and Paulie's just some titlist. What exactly does being a superstar have to do with anything? Ricky's an invincible fighter because he has a large British following, is that it? The more popular you are, the better it makes you? Is that the real reason you like Calzaghe - not due to his athleticism or dominance in the ring, but because of his dashing good looks and ability to draw crowds? :huhIf Paulie was actually a better fighter than Cotto you might have a point. Paulie is a weaker fighter and has a worse image and reputation. Hatton would just be wasting his time, proving nothing and gaining nothing.

codeman99998
06-24-2007, 01:08 PM
I agree hes a good fighter but his KO percentage is pathetic. If you want to know what he needs to do then here it is:

Develop a punch!

That is total and complete bullshit.

Boxing is a sport and there is more than one way to win. Malignaggi wins fights, typically in a rather convincing fashion. His only loss was to Cotto and he was the only fighter to go the distance with Cotto in a championship fight.

The biggest problem with boxing right now is the fact that fighters are more concerned with making money than they are with the legitamacy of their titles and of their sport. In most every other major pro sport, the winners have to play the other winners to decide who is the best. A 40 point a game football team doesn't get to not play a great defensive football team because the defensive football team doesn't score touchdowns. If there is a problem with a lack of KOs in boxing, it isn't a boxers fault, it is the rules fault. If fan's want more knockouts we should be clamoring for tougher enforcement of clinching, of smaller boxing gloves, etc. A boxer's chief objective SHOULD be to win every fight he fights. Unfortunatelya boxer must get KOs to be considered legitimate for a title shot by some people, and by some boxers, because of the way the money works.

Malignaggi is calling out Hatton and Malignaggi deserves Hatton. Can he win? Maybe not, but he deserves the shot.

codeman99998
06-24-2007, 01:09 PM
If Paulie was actually a better fighter than Cotto you might have a point. Paulie is a weaker fighter and has a worse image and reputation. Hatton would just be wasting his time, proving nothing and gaining nothing.
Honestly Joe, do you think Hatton is going back up to 147 to fight Cotto? If so, GREAT, but he's probably staying at 140 so it's not a great argument.

Who deserves what will never be a factor in boxing.
For fight fans it should be.

IntentionalButt
06-24-2007, 01:10 PM
If Paulie was actually a better fighter than Cotto you might have a point. Paulie is a weaker fighter and has a worse image and reputation. Hatton would just be wasting his time, proving nothing and gaining nothing.

Hatton tried 147...it didn't work out so well. How can you say it's better for him to go into a certain loss at a weight he wants no part of? How is it not better for him to take a lesser payday, but a more winnable fight, at a weight where he can actually perform at his peak?

China_hand_Joe
06-24-2007, 01:12 PM
And BTW I have already stated Paulie is a world class boxer, that just is not enough at the level Hatton hopes to be at next time out. Paulie will never be an elite fighter nor will he ever have the repuation. It is kind of like Hopkins not facing Calzaghe, but Hatton is actually justified in turning a fight down, if he choses to do so.

It made no sense for Hopkins to face Calzaghe, from a business point of view considering Calzaghe's reputation in America. The difference is Calzaghe is actually a fighter of legendary ability, Paulie is not, Paulie can have no complaints.

IntentionalButt
06-24-2007, 01:12 PM
by this same logic Chad Dawson should challenge for a HW title because LH is a dead scene

The taff
06-24-2007, 01:12 PM
I think Malignaggi needs to get a bit of credit. How many people thought he would go the 12 rounds with Cotto?? He did it with a broken Jaw as well, that must have been hell. He's learned from that fight as well. He does have a terrible KO rate, but he is a very skilled boxer.

I think he would give Hatton a good fight personally, not saying he would win, but i dont think Hatton would stop him.

China_hand_Joe
06-24-2007, 01:13 PM
For fight fans it should be.As a fan of Joe Calzaghe's boxing ability the reality of the situations we get in boxing pain me.

codeman99998
06-24-2007, 01:19 PM
Honestly though, at the very least, Hatton could unify right? I mean, if Hatton really wants to be the best at 140 shouldn't he unify the 140 titles?

Who is a better opponent at 140 that Malignaggi? I can come up with 2 fighters who are roughly equal with Paulie. Witter and Harris. So, except for fighting Witter or Harris next (or moving up to 147 which EVERYONE KNOWS won't happen) his best fight is against Malignaggi.

Even if Malignaggi is just way outside of Hatton's league, which I disagree with, who is better?

Joe, it's not that I think you are hating on Malignaggi or something. I understand what you are saying. It's just, personally, I can't come up with a better opponent that Malignaggi. If you can than I am sure I'll change my mind.

China_hand_Joe
06-24-2007, 01:22 PM
Everything Hatton has said and the number of times he has vacated his titles, hint that he perhaps doesn't care about unification.

codeman99998
06-24-2007, 01:26 PM
Everything Hatton has said and the number of times he has vacated his titles, hint that he perhaps doesn't care about unification.

He pretty obviously only cares about money, which is fine. I thought the Cotto-Malignaggi fight was exciting as hell, I'm sure he can sell out MEN fighting Malignaggi and make just as much money as he would for fighting anyone else.

Except Witter, of course.

Relentless
06-24-2007, 01:39 PM
ok china hand fair enough but who else should hatton fight???

didn't he say he wants the high profile fights?? malignaggi is like a superstar in new york they love him, imagine the hype this will receive.

IntentionalButt
06-24-2007, 01:41 PM
Everything Hatton has said and the number of times he has vacated his titles, hint that he perhaps doesn't care about unification.
Fact that critics and fans alike agree he has no business at 147 - hint that maybe he should start to care, as he isn't accomplishing jackshit of any significance north of JW. :good

China_hand_Joe
06-24-2007, 01:42 PM
The four WWs or Junior Witter (purely for the British angle) in the UK are all better options. Fighting Paulie isn't the worst option in the world, it would be an exciting fight. It would definitely be an anti-climax of sorts for Hatton fans though.

IntentionalButt
06-24-2007, 01:43 PM
The four WWs or Junior Witter (purely for the British angle) in the UK are all better options. Fighting Paulie isn't the worst option in the world, it would be an exciting fight. It would definitely be an anti-climax of sorts for Hatton fans though.

His last three fights were anticlimactic for Hatton fans! :patsch

China_hand_Joe
06-24-2007, 01:44 PM
That doesn't mean they want another one! Nor should Hatton.

brown bomber
06-24-2007, 01:55 PM
If this fight happens then I will kill myself.

IntentionalButt
06-24-2007, 01:57 PM
If this fight happens then I will kill myself.
darn

China_hand_Joe
06-24-2007, 02:10 PM
darnIf we ignore justifications for a moment, I hope you can see for whatever reasons the fight would be poorly recieved, by Britons in particular.

codeman99998
06-24-2007, 02:19 PM
If we ignore justifications for a moment, I hope you can see for whatever reasons the fight would be poorly recieved, by Britons in particular.

I understand.

Can we also agree that it is unlikely that Hatton is moving back up to WW? If he goes back to WW than I completely agree that he should just ignore Paulie and fight the WW champs. But if he doesnt, which I think we can all agree is more likely, who should he fight?

Witter makes perfect sense. Harris makes perfect sense. But if he fights and beats them, then what? He HAS to fight Malignaggi eventually.

China_hand_Joe
06-24-2007, 02:22 PM
All the big names are at WW, he has to be aiming for them at some point in the future, it is where the money will be for him, which I believe will be the deciding factor. Paulie is obviously one of the better fights left at 140, nobod can deny that.

AAA
06-24-2007, 02:40 PM
Malignaggi fully deserves a shot at Hatton, but that simply isn't enough from the Hatton camp. It is a shame as it would be pretty interesting fight, but one that Hatton would win...by a pretty vicious KO i'd imagine. Think he'd just walk Paulie down and eventually get him cornered and beat the shit out of him.

Back to the general point however. This fight has literally no appeal to any mass market of boxing fans. Malignaggi is pretty much an unknown quantity to the mass market in the UK. The fans would turn up as per normal, but there is no 'wow' factor for them, nor for Hatton.

Hell, I don't much think there is a significant following for Paulie outside of New York. Yes he has a belt, but he needs bigger names on his record. Impressive as he was for lasting with Cotto...he lost, so any positives are set against that major negative.

surreal deal
06-24-2007, 02:43 PM
nah. it would be awesome. it would basically be italy versus britain.
like ww2.same result.

IntentionalButt
06-24-2007, 02:51 PM
If we ignore justifications for a moment, I hope you can see for whatever reasons the fight would be poorly recieved, by Britons in particular.
they didn't seem particularly pissed about urango. malignaggi is a) the more recognizable name and b) more dangerous to hatton than urango. sure, paul's a step back from JLC in terms of star appeal, but if you look at it from a realistic perspective other than the shallow glitz-and-glamour POV, you realize that at this stage the Magic Man is a more legitimate threat to the Hitman than the current El Temible. your whole argument is based on the perceptions of the dear, poor little impacificable casual fans from Britan. fuck them. the diehards in britain, just as the diehards in the states and everywhere else, will know that Malignaggi-Hatton is a more important fight than anything he's done since Tszyu.

teetop
06-24-2007, 07:16 PM
Paulie should be respected as a world class fighter. His fans who believe he offers Hatton any real gain from fighting him are slightly delusional.

Dude. You have to change you avatar. It's really gay!

Lance_Uppercut
06-25-2007, 02:14 AM
I think it would still be a fun fight to watch. Paulie made me a fan!

C HOP
12-02-2008, 08:57 AM
LMAO@ that statement.. WTF are you smoking?? Paulie is WAYYYY more skilled and a MUCH better boxer then Hatton.. And a "Little" slower in terms of handspeed? Try Light years slower in terms of handspeed

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