does anybody actually think hatton will beat Mayweather?

[heidegger]

Cheering for him is one thing, but does anybody actually think he will win?

[kukoy]

Cheering for him is one think, but does anybody actually think he will win?


I do, why not?

I'll buy the fight as I think it will be an interesting one. I see Floyd being a little aggressive and exchanges more on this one. I'm not really rooting for anybody. Whoever loses, I care less.

[heidegger]

I do, why not?



Are you kidding?

[MancMexican]

I'll be rooting for Hatton but I cant see him winning it.

The Floyd nutthuggers are going to be in for a surprise. It will be competitive from start to finish.

Mayweather will look uncomfortable for the first few rounds as he feels Hatton's pressure and power, but he'll start to take over preceedings in the mids and by the championship rounds he'll be in command of the fight but will ultimately win it around the 116-112 mark.

[DamonD]

Sure I do. I think Mayweather would be favourite, but not a runaway one, certainly not to the level a fair few here think.

Hatton's got a chance and I'll be cheering him on :)

[heidegger]

Hatton will be as hittable as a punching bag.

[Snorkel]

I'll be supporting him but expect him to lose a decision. That said, he's got as good a chance as most of beating Floyd, in my eyes at least. He can't be written off entirely and is certainly going to be up for it if nothing else.

[Snorkel]

Hatton will be as hittable as a punching bag.

Hatton's not Gatti. He's quicker, stronger and more skilled. On top of that, he's going to be tight to Floyd all night, making it harder for PBF to shred him with combos in the manner he did Gatti.

[MacManJr.]

I sure as hell don't!

[Ambition_Def]

I've said long ago when Tszyu lost to Hatton that he'd be the one to beat Mayweather. This was back during my ESPN days.

People keep overlooking some important facts about Hatton but oh well. I believe it'll be competitive but I feel Hatton has the right size, speed and style to bug a defensive master like Mayweather.

But like I've said before, this fight will ultimately be scrutinized by the way the ref officiates it. He's either gonna allow the close combat/mauling, or he won't. I have no doubts that whoever gets his favor will win this fight.

[Jack]

If someone said to me "If you pick the winner, I'll give you a million pounds", I'd go with Mayweather. However, I think Hatton has a very good chance.

Hatton is in the mould of guys who gave Mayweather the most trouble. Like Castillo, who should have won their first fight, and De La Hoya, who would have won if he had more stamina, Hatton is a relentless attacker. Anyone who throws a ton of punches will lways have a good chance against Mayweather, because of his defensive style. Hatton being so unorthodox and non-stop means he will give PBF problems. It all depends on how Mayweather reacts to those problems.

My biggest worry is how Hatton will look at 147lbs. If he isn't as ripped as he is at 140bs, he is losing. No doubt about it. He needs to be the stronger man here.

Both men can win this fight. Anyone who says "Mayweather can't lose" or "Hatton will win easily" is simply wrong. The fight will be close and I really don't know who will win.

[Strike]

Mayweather is far too good for him. I will be cheering him on like mad but don't see how he wins.

[buddynabuick]

Hatton by KO




:goodI think hatton will "SHOOK UP THE WORLD":lol:

[snoop]

It will be competitive but I cant see PBF losing any time soon or until he fights SSM

[NOLO]

With all the distractions Mayweather has right now, if Hatton was ever going to beat him, now would be the time. But i believe he still won't do it. RH's biggest win was against Tsyzu in England where his over the top clutch and grab style was allowed where as in the US that shit don't fly. RH's limited adapting skills to a world class boxer was exposed by Luis Collazo and was almost knocked out. Mayweather is all about the dollar bills and knows theres huge money in a rematch. My prediction,...Hatton will be cut to ribbons by the eigth round and then Mayweather will beat that ass down again if there is a rematch. I like Hatton but he's got a puncher's chance.

[ChampionsForever]

I just can't pick against one of my fighters, the odds are stacked against him, he has big flaws and is against the best......none the less Hatton will knock him the fuck out!!!!!!!! I called the Tzsyu fight so ill call this to:good:happy:happy:happy:happy:happy:happy

[Fab2333]

nope I dont, Floyd gon tax dat ass:bbb

[warrior85]

yea i think he will win&im gonna put my money where my mouth is&lay a bet on hatton by s-d

[the_what]

Ill be cheering for Hatton. But I expect Mayweather to beat him on cuts.

[2smart4u]

:smoke FLOYD better hurt him early or its going to lok alot like ALI FRAZIER and I dont think FLOYD is up to that kind of battle ! :hey

[Dorfmeister]

Floyd Mayweather is not proven sharper, stonger or faster with the one shot so the same way ODLH was bigger but not stronger than Floyd, all you guys have to hold on to your horses in what concerns to dismiss Hatton - he has one thing which makes him advantaged to Hoya and that is that he has a better chance to get inside and hit him with good leverage so it'll probably go 12 rounds and Ricky has a small chance of pulling the upset.

[achillesthegreat]

Read the signature. That is all you need to know.

[PR Boxing Lore]

Floyd can't lose.

[achillesthegreat]

Floyds talent and tools are exceptional but his intangiables will bring him down. If you can't hurt Floyd its all good but if you can tag him nicely Floyd is a safety fighter.

Ricky stares danger in the face and dares him, danger ALWAYS backs down!

[Thread Stealer]

My official prediction is Hatton via robbery decision.

Being a reasonably close and competitive fight that nearly objective person says Mayweather takes 7 or 8 rounds, but Hatton win on the cards.

[Asterion]

I don't see how Hatton will win.

Mayweather is too good. Hatton's only chance is too land a good & powerfull punch that breaks Mayweather's ribs.

[mancat]

The funny thing is that many Hatton fans consider Hatton giving Mayweather a hard time as some type as victory. It seems 9 out of ten people rooting for the Englishman are saying he MIGHT win IF.......all the planets line up correctly: Hatton is in the best shape of his life, Maywether is distracted by dancing with the stars, the ref allows Hatton's mauling tactics, and 10,000 brits are in Vegas to root Hatton on. That alone should tell how far ahead of Hatton that Mayweather is, as well as if anyone thinks Hatton can really win.

[Dorfmeister]

I don't see how Hatton will win.

Mayweather is too good. Hatton's only chance is too land a good & powerfull punch that breaks Mayweather's ribs.

Not necessarily, moderator... In terms of styles, they both have things going for them. The slick boxer versus pressure fighter is the classic match, and they both do what they do well.

Floyd can stop him getting set though. They both use angles well, but if Floyd can be the one who is one step ahead and make Ricky react to him, then I have seen Hatton put out of position before. His feet can get behind him and his leverage is reduced.

On the other hand, if Hatton can cut the ring off, he'll take shots coming in happily in order to get close to Floyd. He had to come in through Tszyu's right hand to get in position, and showed a good command of distance, and a good understanding of good positioning.

Floyd is elusive, of course, but he's not a great improvisor. He often takes a few rounds to look good while he tries to figure out his foe. If Hatton can press hard enough and be even moderately effective, it might be hard for Floyd to get a rhythm and then it'll be precisely in the opposite order Erratic Behaviour suggested, Floyd loses too many rounds early to turn it around - No disrespect to Erratic, he or she ( Shilpa) already proved to know a lot about the Game...

[hooligan]

this is boxing for christs sake, anything can happen...

tyson-douglas, ring any bells?

[brooklyn1550]

I think he can, but the probability of that is very small

[The Kurgan]

I have a feeling that he'll win a close but decisive decision... And PBF fans will complain about dirty tactics until the end of time. :yep