Mayweather: "Hatton Needs A WWE Contract"

[Bad_Intentions]

WBC junior middleweight champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr. (38-0, 24KOs) was sitting back on the couch and enjoying his retirement when he saw Ricky Hatton (43-0, 31KOs) knock out Jose Luis Castillo, and then take a shot at him on national television. "You saw more excitement in those four rounds than you've seen in Floyd's whole career," Hatton said.

Mayweather told USA Today that he saw an opportunity to make some easy money and thought 'why not go get it?' The bout with Hatton is tentatively set for November 10, with Las Vegas at the top of the list to host the fight.

"I think he just wants to hear himself talk," Mayweather said. "He got in front of the media and called my name out. He didn't think I was going to respond, but it doesn't work like that. I've accomplished too much in the sport for him to disrespect me. I was serious (about retirement). I was at home, chilling peacefully. I wasn't paying attention (to Hatton). But that's easy money, so why not go get it?"

Mayweather is not impressed with Hatton as a fighter. He told USA Today that Hatton would make a better wrestler than a boxer and he should seek a contract with the WWE.

[acb]

Mayweather would be best not to criticize Hattons style. There is plenty of criticism to go around about his style too.

[Shpion]

Mayweather is not impressed with Hatton as a fighter. He told USA Today that Hatton would make a better wrestler than a boxer and he should seek a contract with the WWE.


In that case, PBF should try out for the Olympic team in marathon.

[Beebs]

Mayweather complaining about somebody talking too much, are you fucking kidding? Hatton was good natured about it, Floyds just a piece of shit.

[Shpion]

Mayweather would be best not to criticize Hattons style. There is plenty of criticism to go around about his style too.

The problem is that this guy thinks he is the most entertaining fighter in the world ala James Toney the best HW in the world.

[TroubleLurks]

Mayweather complaining about somebody talking too much, are you fucking kidding?

Comical isn't it. The man has lost his marbles.

[Charles187]

Comical isn't it. The man has lost his marbles.

I used to hate the way he shot off at the mouth but im starting to think il miss it when hes gone! Kinda like prince Naz

[DoumB]

lol.

[BigReg]

I seriously doubt Floyd was actually hurt by Hatton's comments. He's just using what Hatton said to justify abandoning his silly retirement plans. No one is going to retire at their peaks when they can make $10 million plus for easy work against guys like Hatton. This is why we never see Floyd take on truley dangerous opponents anymore. Overhyped media darlings like Gatti, Oscar, and Hatton come at Floyd offering boatloads of cash and he, as any reasonable person would do, jumps at the opportunity.

[TroubleLurks]

I seriously doubt Floyd was actually hurt by Hatton's comments. He's just using what Hatton said to justify abandoning his silly retirement plans. No one is going to retire at their peaks when they can make $10 million plus for easy work against guys like Hatton. This is why we never see Floyd take on truley dangerous opponents anymore. Overhyped media darlings like Gatti, Oscar, and Hatton come at Floyd offering boatloads of cash and he, as any reasonable person would do, jumps at the opportunity.Agreed. The man is financially secure. He needs to fight Mosley ASAP to make an attempt to build on his legacy. Mosley whips his ass by the way.:D

[Bad_Intentions]

mosley's fast jabs will do all the work on mayweather.

[brick city]

Hatton is not the same fighter he used to be now that he's starting to face some real opponents.

[ibragimovfan]

Hatton Will Knock Him Out He Will Be The Best Fighet Pbf Has Fought To Date Are U Guys Nuts?!?

[dwilson]

In that case, PBF should try out for the Olympic team in marathon.

:lol: :lol:

[Bad_Intentions]

In that case, PBF should try out for the Olympic team in marathon.:rofl :rofl

[BigReg]

Agreed. The man is financially secure. He needs to fight Mosley ASAP to make an attempt to build on his legacy. Mosley whips his ass by the way.:D


I would love to see Floyd fight Mosely. I think Mosely would really challenge Floyd. I would be a close fight for about 6 or 7 rounds, and then Floyd would take over down the stretch.

[badger6]

I have seen a lot of names in this thread, none of them are the one I want to hear. Hatton is the easiest match up for Floyd. I think thats why Floyd is pursuing this fight. Maybe Miguel "the wrecking ball" Cotto needs to start calling Mayweather a pussy and faggot on TV. He is obviously the toughest fight for Mayweather right now !!!!

[justaboxingfan]

I have seen a lot of names in this thread, none of them are the one I want to hear. Hatton is the easiest match up for Floyd. I think thats why Floyd is pursuing this fight. Maybe Miguel "the wrecking ball" Cotto needs to start calling Mayweather a pussy and faggot on TV. He is obviously the toughest fight for Mayweather right now !!!!


Good point. Though Cotto is too respectful a fighter and wouldn't throw any names at Floyd. If he did it would have to be 2X as provoative and dirty since he has a way bigger chance to upset Floyd. I agree that this will be an easy fight for Floyd and i'm sticking to it.:deal

[codeman99998]

It is very possible that Hatton will be the best opponent that Floyd has ever faced. There are arguments to be made that Castillo was better in his prime (though, I don't really think so) or that De La Hoya, even as he is now, was better. This is a reasonably disputable argument, one that I personally have no problem with.

There is absolutely no argument that Floys is by far the best opponent that Hatton has ever faced. Hatton has never fought a fighter as gifted as Floyd, or even one that is close to it. There can be no reasonable argument on this point.

People who say that Floyd is either A) taking the easy way out or B) fighting someone who he can easily beat need to take a step back and examine the facts a little bit. While Hatton may not be the absolute best fighter than Floyd can face right now, there is certainly no shame in squaring off with the hitman. Mosley might be a better option, Cotto might be a better option, but really, Ricky Hatton is without a doubt a top notch opponent. He is absolutely a world class fighter, and if Floyd "beats him easily" than Floyd deserves very very much respect for easily beating one of the best opponents out there.

The word is Hatton has offered Floyd 10 million dollars to fight him. In my eyes, this is an absolutely ludicrous and insulting offer. The reason isn't because 10 million dollars is necessarily too low, for instance, I don't know exactly how much money Hatton-Mayweather would actually make, but because I've yet to read how much money Hatton would actually make.

If Floyd gets 10 million and Hatton gets 10 million +1 dollar the offer is an insulting absolutely void proposition. For these fighters, a percentage split of the total revenue seems to be the fairest of options. Offering Floyd a dollar amount without specifying exactly how much hatton will be making is a total insult.

Floyd can't expect to make 20 million dollars from his next fight. It is absolutely a fantasy if he thinks Hatton is CAPABLE of giving him De La Hoya dollars. However, Hatton is not in a position to be offering Floyd a capped dollar amount without disclosing exactly how much he plans on earning.

[pan07]

2 fights for mayweather cotto or hatton anything less and hes gay

[psychopath]

Mayweather: "Hatton Needs A WWE Contract"

Nah shit . . . here we go again.:-(

And the trashing and bullshitting begins . . .

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[markbrooklyn]

Mayweather would be best not to criticize Hattons style. There is plenty of criticism to go around about his style too.

Style?? Mayweathers style is to BOX.. Hattons is to grab and hit.. Mayweather could teach him alot about BOXING.

[markbrooklyn]

Hatton Will Knock Him Out He Will Be The Best Fighet Pbf Has Fought To Date Are U Guys Nuts?!?

Hey Newbie, I think you're nuts.. Hatton is no where near the best fighter that PBF will fight.. What the hell are you smoking?

[sonny73]

It is very possible that Hatton will be the best opponent that Floyd has ever faced. There are arguments to be made that Castillo was better in his prime (though, I don't really think so) or that De La Hoya, even as he is now, was better. This is a reasonably disputable argument, one that I personally have no problem with.

There is absolutely no argument that Floys is by far the best opponent that Hatton has ever faced. Hatton has never fought a fighter as gifted as Floyd, or even one that is close to it. There can be no reasonable argument on this point.

People who say that Floyd is either A) taking the easy way out or B) fighting someone who he can easily beat need to take a step back and examine the facts a little bit. While Hatton may not be the absolute best fighter than Floyd can face right now, there is certainly no shame in squaring off with the hitman. Mosley might be a better option, Cotto might be a better option, but really, Ricky Hatton is without a doubt a top notch opponent. He is absolutely a world class fighter, and if Floyd "beats him easily" than Floyd deserves very very much respect for easily beating one of the best opponents out there.

The word is Hatton has offered Floyd 10 million dollars to fight him. In my eyes, this is an absolutely ludicrous and insulting offer. The reason isn't because 10 million dollars is necessarily too low, for instance, I don't know exactly how much money Hatton-Mayweather would actually make, but because I've yet to read how much money Hatton would actually make.

If Floyd gets 10 million and Hatton gets 10 million +1 dollar the offer is an insulting absolutely void proposition. For these fighters, a percentage split of the total revenue seems to be the fairest of options. Offering Floyd a dollar amount without specifying exactly how much hatton will be making is a total insult.

Floyd can't expect to make 20 million dollars from his next fight. It is absolutely a fantasy if he thinks Hatton is CAPABLE of giving him De La Hoya dollars. However, Hatton is not in a position to be offering Floyd a capped dollar amount without disclosing exactly how much he plans on earning.
A fair post but 2 points..Hatton has faced an opponent on a par with Mayweather,someone called Tszyu,although Tszyu gassed towards the end those middle rounds fighting a fighter just as good as Mayweather is worth at least equal in term of experience to all Hattons other fight put together.The 2nd point is if Mayweather does not like the offer he should better the offer to have it in America if that is so important to him or move aside and let DeLaHoya have a crack at fighting Hatton,is doesn't just stop with Mayweather for Hatton.

[psychopath]

2 fights for mayweather cotto or hatton anything less and hes gay

Huh? :yikes

In case he fights Mosley and not Coto or Hatton you would call him gay???
:think

:patsch :-( :huh

[pan07]

if he fights and beats mosely it will mean nothing apart to americans the 2 best fighters out there are cotto and hatton beat these he gets world recognition but he aint good enough end of

[SOUTHERMOST]

The question I guest is welter which is good for Rick because Floyd is small welter both should weight the same. I was impressed by the way Rick dominated Tszyu which is one of the strongest fighter I have seen.

[planetzion]

Mayweather would be best not to criticize Hattons style. There is plenty of criticism to go around about his style too.

very true

[David UK]

Mayweather complaining about somebody talking too much, are you fucking kidding? Hatton was good natured about it, Floyds just a piece of shit.

I'd agree with that. Hatton is man enough to take the piss out of himself. Gayrunner takes himsself WAAAAAAAY too seriously. To see him on 24/7 counting some of his money.:nut What a dipstick!!

[David UK]

A fair post but 2 points..Hatton has faced an opponent on a par with Mayweather,someone called Tszyu,although Tszyu gassed towards the end those middle rounds fighting a fighter just as good as Mayweather is worth at least equal in term of experience to all Hattons other fight put together.The 2nd point is if Mayweather does not like the offer he should better the offer to have it in America if that is so important to him or move aside and let DeLaHoya have a crack at fighting Hatton,is doesn't just stop with Mayweather for Hatton.

Correct. Remember it was Fraud Gayrunner that called out Hatton. All the Hattons have done is make a very substantial offer.

'You think you can beat Rick, Mr Gayrunner? Here's 10million dollars. Come over and have a go then you poof/pussy/faggot/track star':hey

[Tencount85]

Well, Hatton has done it now. He awoke the lion, but unfortunately the lion has the bite of a kitten. I suspect Mayweather will boringly UD him like he did to Carlos Baldomir.

[sandwichsurgeon]

Floyd is the fake why doesn't he get a WWE contract.

[thewoo]

I love how he said that he was enjoying with retirment when every other word out of his mouth was begging Oscar for a rematch

[Sheehan]

WBC junior middleweight champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr. (38-0, 24KOs) was sitting back on the couch and enjoying his retirement when he saw Ricky Hatton (43-0, 31KOs) knock out Jose Luis Castillo, and then take a shot at him on national television. "You saw more excitement in those four rounds than you've seen in Floyd's whole career," Hatton said.

I was serious (about retirement). I was at home, chilling peacefully. I wasn't paying attention (to Hatton). But that's easy money, so why not go get it?"

Mayweather is not impressed with Hatton as a fighter

I bet if cotto said what hatton said Mayweather would have just sat there and took it, Mayweather is pretty much saying he doesnt want tough fights, just easy one's...pussy.

[Imperial1]

I hope people are not forgetting how Hatton turned Floyd down twice in the last two yrs ..I hope its not a case of selective memory !

[Sheehan]

I hope people are not forgetting how Hatton turned Floyd down twice in the last two yrs ..I hope its not a case of selective memory !

Hatton hasn't lied to us, he wanted to build his popularity in the USA with a few fights then go after Mayweather, he's been saying this all along, back then the timing may have been convenient for mayweather but it wasn't for Hatton.

[DonPrestige]

People do seem to forget that it was Hatton who turned Floyd previously. I dont forget that because I remember how dissapointed I was when I heard the comments Hatton made.

[MilesP]

Hatton hasn't lied to us, he wanted to build his popularity in the USA with a few fights then go after Mayweather, he's been saying this all along, back then the timing may have been convenient for mayweather but it wasn't for Hatton.


Ricky's fans are so gullibe it's freakin unreal.

The truth is Ricky showed absolutely no class by dogging Mayweather's name in the post-fight interview.... and now people are complaining about Floyd's talk ??---wtf :blood

[Imperial1]

Hatton hasn't lied to us, he wanted to build his popularity in the USA with a few fights then go after Mayweather, he's been saying this all along, back then the timing may have been convenient for mayweather but it wasn't for Hatton.


What ever the reason I don't know how people are knocking Floyd if he doesn't accept the terms ..Floyd made every possible attempt after the Tysu fight tomake the fight HAPPEN ..If Floyd had given that same reason we would never hear the end of it ..I think after the Tysu fight he was more than ready ..You can't hold one fighter in a diffrent light than be judegemental to another for doing the same thing ..

[Sheehan]

Ricky's fans are so gullibe it's freakin unreal.

The truth is Ricky showed absolutely no class by dogging Mayweather's name in the post-fight interview.... and now people are complaining about Floyd's talk ??---wtf :blood

that has nothing to do with what you just responded too.

[sandwichsurgeon]

Ricky's fans are so gullibe it's freakin unreal.

The truth is Ricky showed absolutely no class by dogging Mayweather's name in the post-fight interview.... and now people are complaining about Floyd's talk ??---wtf :blood

Kellerman put him on the spot by asking him if he had anything to say to Mayweather what the fuck was he supposed to do?

If he had said "Floyd Mayweather i want YOU" i could understand your reasoning but all he did was say Floyd is a boring fighter, have you actually watched the interview or did you just read the gist of the situation and come out with something stupid?

[Sheehan]

What ever the reason I don't know how people are knocking Floyd if he doesn't accept the terms ..Floyd made every possible attempt after the Tysu fight tomake the fight HAPPEN ..If Floyd had given that same reason we would never hear the end of it ..I think after the Tysu fight he was more than ready ..You can't hold one fighter in a diffrent light than be judegemental to another for doing the same thing ..

Im not holding hatton in a different light, the gist of my post was that timing has to be right for both fighters not just 1.

[Sheehan]

Ricky's fans are so gullibe it's freakin unreal.

The truth is Ricky showed absolutely no class by dogging Mayweather's name in the post-fight interview.... and now people are complaining about Floyd's talk ??---wtf :blood

mayweather jus said he'll fight hatton for easy money, where's the class there??

[Danny Ocean]

Correct. Remember it was Fraud Gayrunner that called out Hatton. All the Hattons have done is make a very substantial offer.

'You think you can beat Rick, Mr Gayrunner? Here's 10million dollars. Come over and have a go then you poof/pussy/faggot/track star':hey

:-( :-( :-( :-(

[MilesP]

Kellerman put him on the spot by asking him if he had anything to say to Mayweather what the fuck was he supposed to do?




mayweather jus said he'll fight hatton for easy money, where's the class there??


The point is people who live in glass houses should not throw stones. Ricky didn't have to dog Mayweather's name, even if Kellerman asked him for a comment.

Hatton started the war of words and now his fans are in here bitching about Floyd's response. Come on now..

[Imperial1]

Im not holding hatton in a different light, the gist of my post was that timing has to be right for both fighters not just 1.

Though I do agree with what you said because who would want to see a one sided affair ?I was never against Hatton trying to build up his credientals ,but what I can't stand is how some fans are quick to knock a certain fighter but don't chose to use all the facts surronding the fighters ..

[dangerousity]

I used to hate the way he shot off at the mouth but im starting to think il miss it when hes gone! Kinda like prince Naz

I thought Prinz Naz was funny and witty, same as Ali cept nowhere near as good. Floyd just comes out as arrogant and egomaniac. Having said that, Floyds ego doesnt bother me at all. Hes the p4p boxer and he has a right to have a huge ego.

[SkillsSoSmooth]

I'd agree with that. Hatton is man enough to take the piss out of himself. Gayrunner takes himsself WAAAAAAAY too seriously. To see him on 24/7 counting some of his money.:nut What a dipstick!!

I'd rather be counting money than be a jealous idiot on the internet who thinks calling someone "gayrunner" is funny!! :lol:

[Franchise_411]

I'm just wondering, which part of what Hatton said about Mayweather, wasn't true? ... Mayweather proclaiming self-greatness is way too premature ... Sure he is talented, and he has a big mouth, but my problem with him is that he's not willing to take on all comers ... He's clearly ducking Mosley ... now he's crying like a girl about Hatton disrespecting his accomplishments ... accompishments?, the guy's only had one big money fight his entire career, and there's a good reason for why Mayweather alone isn't a big draw ... I have no doubt that he can beat Hatton, but he needs to let his talent do the talking for him ... young Tyson, young Jones Jr., Duran, all were big talkers, but what sets them apart from Mayweather was that they took care of their business, took on all comers and actually knocked guys out.

[markbrooklyn]

I bet if cotto said what hatton said Mayweather would have just sat there and took it, Mayweather is pretty much saying he doesnt want tough fights, just easy one's...pussy.

So you're pretty much admitting that Mayweather will beat your boy Hatton easily right? :good

[markbrooklyn]

mayweather jus said he'll fight hatton for easy money, where's the class there??

What do you mean where's the class? You said so yourself that it's an easy fight for Mayweather!

[Lance_Uppercut]

The only thing dumber then Mayweather are his fanboys on the board. Guess ya'll love guys who beat women huh...

[markbrooklyn]

The only thing dumber then Mayweather are his fanboys on the board. Guess ya'll love guys who beat women huh...

Was he convicted of beating a woman? Yes or no? I hate assholes that make stupid assumptions. Lets see some pics of the woman he beat you asshole. Don't make accusations that aren't true. He was never convited of beating a woman. I dare you to prove me wrong.

[C Money]

Was he convicted of beating a woman? Yes or no? I hate assholes that make stupid assumptions. Lets see some pics of the woman he beat you asshole. Don't make accusations that aren't true. He was never convited of beating a woman. I dare you to prove me wrong.


PBf had at least 5 incidences in which charges were filed where alleged domestic abuse took place. Now, yes he wasnt convicted, and it hasnt happened recently, but where there is smoke there's fire.

I credit PBf for not having any more issues a long these lines in RECENT TIMES. However, he did have previous issues and settling out of court($$$$$$$$$) doesnt mean his behavior was exemplary:good Personally, I dont condone or approve of such things, but all any man can do to right a wrong, is continue doing right.

Some, will always remember and dislike him for these prior issues, and that's their right.

[SUNOF7]

I am new here.. hello. it is ironic that the topic slides from hatton making disrespectful comments to Floyd and domestic violence??? Beat women??? he has never been convicted. a man could have a dispute with a woman and she could easliy report that a man did something- it happens all the time. PBF is not a woman beater... but he will beat the hell out of Hatton if the meet. People just saw Floyd nuetralize a bigger man with more skills than Hatton. Hatton is shorter than Mayweather and has proven that he cannot cut it at 147 when Collazo made him look ordinary. Aside from roughhouse tactics Hatton has nothing to faze mayweather... a few 4 punch combos to the head will slow down Hatton's grab and maul style

[Nohopesoldier]

In that case, PBF should try out for the Olympic team in marathon.

thats genius!!!!:good

[PACZ]

IF SHANE HAD SAID THE SAME THING AS HATTON, WOULD HE HAVE JUMPED OUT OF RETIREMENT JUST THE SAME???????????????????????
GO HATTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE SAD PART IS WHAT HATTON SAID WAS THE TRUTH. THE TRUTH HURTS.

[igotJUIC3]

Both have there flaws as i think PBF is cooming out to fight Hatton because he will whoop Hatton's ass very easy Hatton knows it thats why he offered such a ridiculous amount...case and point Floyd ACCEPTED ALL of Oscars demands..purse,money,ring size, glove size, and weight.....why...because he wanted to fight Oscar. Why doesnt Hatton do the same since he really believes he can beat PBF? PBF really knew he could beat Oscar but Oscar is the champ and premiere fighter it is only right he accept all his demands....so why is Hatton doing the opposite? It just makes one think.

Floyd though, i enjoy floyds fights because i love boxing and his skills are superior in so many ways, but i do wish Floyd fights these three Hatton, Cotto and Mosley with Mosley being his toughest opponent....i think Hatton is to easy, Cotto get hit way too much and just comes forward also but he better than Hatton to me, but Mosley poses the biggest threat....and i do believe Floyd knows it why..because Shane has said a lot about floyd on national t.v as well but floyd doesnt answer...Hatton the easiest of the three says something and he is ready to fight...that is what makes me cringe about PBF.