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achillesthegreat
07-01-2007, 01:34 PM
ITV.COM
Ricky Hatton has fired the latest salvo in his war of words with Floyd Mayweather by claiming he is the American's "worst nightmare".
In the wake of Hatton's fourth-round stoppage of Jose Luis Castillo in Las Vegas last weekend, barbs have flown back and forth between the two camps.
The latest came from 'Pretty Boy' Mayweather, who claimed on Friday that Hatton was "a hell of a wrestler - punch, hold, punch, hold".
But the Mancunian responded after touching down back on English soil, saying: "I am Floyd's worst nightmare. He likes to sit on his ropes and do that rope-a-dope type of stuff. I'll stay on his chest and punch away all night long.
"I think I'll be the first man to beat him."
Hatton's promoter Dennis Hobson has offered Mayweather $10million to come to Britain for a superfight with his man, but the 'Hitman' claims he is happy to make the fight anywhere just to get it on.
He said: "It could be in Manchester at the City of Manchester City or at the new Wembley or we could even go back to the States. I'm not too bothered.
"For all his confidence he doesn't want to come over here to fight me."
unitas
07-01-2007, 01:37 PM
hatton aint floyds worst nightmare.
HATTON will be his highest paid sparring partner!
igotJUIC3
07-01-2007, 01:39 PM
ITV.COM
Ricky Hatton has fired the latest salvo in his war of words with Floyd Mayweather by claiming he is the American's "worst nightmare".
In the wake of Hatton's fourth-round stoppage of Jose Luis Castillo in Las Vegas last weekend, barbs have flown back and forth between the two camps.
The latest came from 'Pretty Boy' Mayweather, who claimed on Friday that Hatton was "a hell of a wrestler - punch, hold, punch, hold".
But the Mancunian responded after touching down back on English soil, saying: "I am Floyd's worst nightmare. He likes to sit on his ropes and do that rope-a-dope type of stuff. I'll stay on his chest and punch away all night long.
"I think I'll be the first man to beat him."
Hatton's promoter Dennis Hobson has offered Mayweather $10million to come to Britain for a superfight with his man, but the 'Hitman' claims he is happy to make the fight anywhere just to get it on.
He said: "It could be in Manchester at the City of Manchester City or at the new Wembley or we could even go back to the States. I'm not too bothered.
"For all his confidence he doesn't want to come over here to fight me."
Uhhhh doesnt he realize he is the CHALLENGER...he doesnt get to say where it is.....and 10 million dollars????????????????? He just made 20.....Hatton is just outpricing himself because he knows Floyd wont fight for that no champion of that staure would.
Another thing when Floyd fought Oscar he did whatever Oscar wanted...purse, weight, gloves, and even ring size...why is this so hard for Hatton?????
C Money
07-01-2007, 01:46 PM
Uhhhh doesnt he realize he is the CHALLENGER...he doesnt get to say where it is.....and 10 million dollars????????????????? He just made 20.....Hatton is just outpricing himself because he knows Floyd wont fight for that no champion of that staure would.
Another thing when Floyd fought Oscar he did whatever Oscar wanted...purse, weight, gloves, and even ring size...why is this so hard for Hatton?????
:lol: :lol:
floyd didnt make 20 cuz of Floyd, he made it cuz of Oscar:good
Now?? What the hell is Floyd's oFFER??? It aint better than 10 million or they'd be laughing at Hatton. If they are going to counter with better numbers?? The world awaits.......................................................
This fight should indeed happen and Hatton is willing to go/do wherever but would prefer the UK which would provide the crowd and stage that the GREATS have experienced. Of course, floyd hasnt yet, because he hasnt fought the best and has ben limited to the legend of his mind, to this point.
Persoally, i dont care where it happens, all i hope is that BOTH fighters get paid a hansom ransom and that the LEGACY of both fighters isnt denied the opportunity TO PROVE THEIR SALT!!!!!!
It's not about OPINION of what happens, ITS ABOUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE BELL RINGS THAT COUNTS!!!!!!!
brooklyn1550
07-01-2007, 01:48 PM
Enough talk on both sides...let's just get the fight made
The Kurgan
07-01-2007, 01:53 PM
As for the money issue, people don't seem to understand that it's all a bidding war. Hatton's team have taken the unusual step of stating their first offer publicly, presumably to build early hype for the fight.
Since Mayweather will want to get the fight in America, he'll be countering with his own offers. They'll probably end up with something around $15-20 million, depending on just how keen each party is.
That $10 million offer wasn't a serious offer, Hatton doesn't even have a promoter so how could it be? That was just a number they threw out there to get people's attention...
Asterion
07-01-2007, 02:33 PM
If he's Floyd's worst nightmare he should accept ASAP to fight him in November, without tuneups or shit.
slimdo
07-01-2007, 02:39 PM
mayweather would,nt stand a chance he,s got a big mouth but i suppose all yanks are like that. he,s to scared to come to england and fight. hatton would knock him out easy floyd would just try and run away americans don,t give respect to british fighters can,t wait cus mayweathers gonna get hurt
igotJUIC3
07-01-2007, 02:44 PM
:lol: :lol:
floyd didnt make 20 cuz of Floyd, he made it cuz of Oscar:good
Now?? What the hell is Floyd's oFFER??? It aint better than 10 million or they'd be laughing at Hatton. If they are going to counter with better numbers?? The world awaits.......................................................
This fight should indeed happen and Hatton is willing to go/do wherever but would prefer the UK which would provide the crowd and stage that the GREATS have experienced. Of course, floyd hasnt yet, because he hasnt fought the best and has ben limited to the legend of his mind, to this point.
Persoally, i dont care where it happens, all i hope is that BOTH fighters get paid a hansom ransom and that the LEGACY of both fighters isnt denied the opportunity TO PROVE THEIR SALT!!!!!!
It's not about OPINION of what happens, ITS ABOUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE BELL RINGS THAT COUNTS!!!!!!!
Man it took TWO fighters to get that money....Oscar no doubt was premiere...but Floyd did his job in promoting and selling as well...in fact witout Floyd's antics.....i dont think they break those records. Floyd made people WANT to see ODH knock him out...come on man you gotta give credit to where it is due.
sandwichsurgeon
07-01-2007, 02:45 PM
ali would beat the 2 of them in the same night,no question
He is too old
SevenSamurai
07-01-2007, 03:00 PM
Floyd is just too skilled and too fast to get caught enough to lose this.
It will be a good fight to watch, but Hatton doesnt know what he is up against and how good Floyd is.
pipe wrenched
07-01-2007, 03:00 PM
He is too old
:lol:
BobDigi5060
07-01-2007, 03:03 PM
I picture Floyd winning a ugly fight.
C Money
07-01-2007, 03:27 PM
Man it took TWO fighters to get that money....Oscar no doubt was premiere...but Floyd did his job in promoting and selling as well...in fact witout Floyd's antics.....i dont think they break those records. Floyd made people WANT to see ODH knock him out...come on man you gotta give credit to where it is due.
Bullshit!!!!!!
DLH is/was the money man and the attraction. Floyd capitalized on an older version and got his payday.Floyd isnt a DRAW, hell most cant stand his ass. Hatton will draw far more fans in any location than Floyd. DLH did a million PPV buy's against Mayorga, could floyd??:nonono :nonono :nonono
Hatton will put more asses in seats and draw more PPV buy's than any other man right now and that's THE reason Floyd is discussing a temporary moratorium on retirement. If and when Floyd loses??:lol: He'll hardly draw anyone and that's one of the reasons they have been so selective in crafting his record and NOT FIGHTING THE TOP OPPONENTS. A loss, and the HYPE TRAIN, P4P fans will disappear and they are then left with very little after all the fuss:lol:
igotJUIC3
07-01-2007, 04:43 PM
Bullshit!!!!!!
DLH is/was the money man and the attraction. Floyd capitalized on an older version and got his payday.Floyd isnt a DRAW, hell most cant stand his ass. Hatton will draw far more fans in any location than Floyd. DLH did a million PPV buy's against Mayorga, could floyd??:nonono :nonono :nonono
Hatton will put more asses in seats and draw more PPV buy's than any other man right now and that's THE reason Floyd is discussing a temporary moratorium on retirement. If and when Floyd loses??:lol: He'll hardly draw anyone and that's one of the reasons they have been so selective in crafting his record and NOT FIGHTING THE TOP OPPONENTS. A loss, and the HYPE TRAIN, P4P fans will disappear and they are then left with very little after all the fuss:lol:
LOL...you missed the whole point DH didnt break no records with Mayorga...why?????????????????????????????? Becuase Oscar is a big ass draw....BUT...FLOYD promoted his ass off playing the bad guy role too...especially with the 24/7...come on...dot be so blind...we know Oscar is the biggest draw...but he didnt break those records in other fights...it took A FLOYD MAYWHETHER to break those records......im just saying Floyd played his part to.
So Hatton is a bigger draw in the US now? WOW!
maciek4
07-01-2007, 05:17 PM
Man it took TWO fighters to get that money....Oscar no doubt was premiere...but Floyd did his job in promoting and selling as well...in fact witout Floyd's antics.....i dont think they break those records. Floyd made people WANT to see ODH knock him out...come on man you gotta give credit to where it is due.
Nope.
The reason the fight made so much money is because Oscar fought #1 p4p, doesnt matter who that #1 p4p is, its Oscar vs #1 p4p and thats what sells.
maciek4
07-01-2007, 05:22 PM
LOL...you missed the whole point DH didnt break no records with Mayorga...why?????????????????????????????? Becuase Oscar is a big ass draw....BUT...FLOYD promoted his ass off playing the bad guy role too...especially with the 24/7...come on...dot be so blind...we know Oscar is the biggest draw...but he didnt break those records in other fights...it took A FLOYD MAYWHETHER to break those records......im just saying Floyd played his part to.
So Hatton is a bigger draw in the US now? WOW!
The fight was being promoted as Oscar vs some guy who is the best in the world, the p4p #1 and Oscar trying to beat him and become the new p4p #1. Mayorga was being promoted as Oscar trying to win the WBC belt and beat a loud mouth. Its all about Oscar and what is at stake that counts, not so much what other name he is fighting.
Nope.
The reason the fight made so much money is because Oscar fought #1 p4p, doesnt matter who that #1 p4p is, its Oscar vs #1 p4p and thats what sells.
Come on man, Hopkins, SSM and Tito was pretty high on that list too when they fought Oscar...
24/7 was the reason for the high numbers, and anybody who watched that show knows Floyd and his dysfunctional family carried that show. I saw Samuel L. Jackson, on Letterman, talk about how Floyd Sr. wanted $2 million for coaching Oscar to "beat up his son", so Floyd played a big part in making it such a success...
And as you said yourself Floyd is #1 p4p, so he will be a big seller regardless...
etong_08
07-01-2007, 05:40 PM
First, he must bgo back to AMAzon ang practice grappling more anacondas.. A much slickier one.
:)
C Money
07-01-2007, 05:42 PM
LOL...you missed the whole point DH didnt break no records with Mayorga...why?????????????????????????????? Becuase Oscar is a big ass draw....BUT...FLOYD promoted his ass off playing the bad guy role too...especially with the 24/7...come on...dot be so blind...we know Oscar is the biggest draw...but he didnt break those records in other fights...it took A FLOYD MAYWHETHER to break those records......im just saying Floyd played his part to.
So Hatton is a bigger draw in the US now? WOW!
What records has Floyd broke in terms of buy's on his own??:lol: :lol:
He's never broke 400,000 buy's outside of DLH and DLH did a mil against Mayorga:think :think :think :think :think
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Guarantee that if Hatton fights PBF in Vegas? The Hatton fans will OUTNUMBER the Floyd fans at least 2 to 1:good
Hatton has a bigger and more loyal following than Floyd and there's NO QUESTION about that.
maciek4
07-01-2007, 05:44 PM
Come on man, Hopkins, SSM and Tito was pretty high on that list too when they fought Oscar...
24/7 was the reason for the high numbers, and anybody who watched that show knows Floyd and his dysfunctional family carried that show. I saw Samuel L. Jackson, on Letterman, talk about how Floyd Sr. wanted $2 million for coaching Oscar to "beat up his son", so Floyd played a big part in making it such a success...
And as you said yourself Floyd is #1 p4p, so he will be a big seller regardless...
yes he will be a big seller IF he fights big names and its promoted right and thats because he is #1 p4p. Ricky Hatton has a big fan base not because he is p4p but because he is Ricky Hatton. He can fight a tune up and he will generate interest. Floyd if he loses #1 p4p status and fights a tuneup the arena will be half empty.
emanuel_augustus
07-01-2007, 05:51 PM
Ricky Hatton has fired the latest salvo in his war of words with Floyd Mayweather by claiming he is the American's "worst nightmare".
More like his wet dream.
If PBF has nightmares they probably contain appearances by Miguel Cotto.
yes he will be a big seller IF he fights big names and its promoted right and thats because he is #1 p4p. Ricky Hatton has a big fan base not because he is p4p but because he is Ricky Hatton. He can fight a tune up and he will generate interest. Floyd if he loses #1 p4p status and fights a tuneup the arena will be half empty. Ricky Hatton has a big fan base because he's English, his fan base is his fellow countrymen basicly. He doesn't have a fan base in the US, if he did he would be on PPV like Cotto or Floyd...
C Money
07-01-2007, 05:59 PM
Ricky Hatton has a big fan base because he's English, his fan base is his fellow countrymen basicly. He doesn't have a fan base in the US, if he did he would be on PPV like Cotto or Floyd...
Well, since PBf is such a pompous asshole, Hatton will inherit the US fans that hate PBF:good
As for being ENGLISH and PPV?? HBO made a 3 fight deal to provide Hatton EXPOSURE stateside that would allow US fans to see Hatton and the PBF vs Hatton PPV numbers to do well.
Well, since PBf is such a pompous asshole, Hatton will inherit the US fans that hate PBF:good
As for being ENGLISH and PPV?? HBO made a 3 fight deal to provide Hatton EXPOSURE stateside that would allow US fans to see Hatton and the PBF vs Hatton PPV numbers to do well.
:patsch Yes you are right Hatton is still only on the "get exposure" level, thanks for proving my point...
And you are also right when you say Floyd has a lot of haters, haters who pay money hoping to see Floyd lose. Which also makes Floyd a big seller...
rodney
07-01-2007, 06:15 PM
Dont think so ...
Hatton is no big deal.
Ya he is tough at 140.
Still cant box.
Not a bad wrestler.
Floyd is the best.
Oscar couldnt hit him in the ass.
Floyd did what he wanted with him.
Hatton doesnt go 3 rounds with Oscar.
If he really and truly believes he is that good, then let him fight Oscar,
hopkinsfan07
07-01-2007, 06:17 PM
worst nightmare lol more like Dream Opponent
audio101
07-01-2007, 07:30 PM
Yet, he needs yet another tune up fight?!That doesn't sound very confident to me...
markbrooklyn
07-01-2007, 07:43 PM
Mayweather will whip him easy.. Just like Mayweather said.. That's EASY money.. Hatton hasnt fought any slick boxers most of his career.. And when he fought a semi slick boxer in Luis Collazo we all seen what happened...
The Kurgan
07-01-2007, 08:24 PM
Mayweather will whip him easy.. Just like Mayweather said.. That's EASY money.. Hatton hasnt fought any slick boxers most of his career.. And when he fought a semi slick boxer in Luis Collazo we all seen what happened...
You just compared PBF with Collazo. I would suggest that you're following the wrong sport.
Enough talk on both sides...let's just get the fight made
Exactly, let the talks begin when the fight is official.
C Money
07-01-2007, 10:59 PM
:patsch Yes you are right Hatton is still only on the "get exposure" level, thanks for proving my point...
And you are also right when you say Floyd has a lot of haters, haters who pay money hoping to see Floyd lose. Which also makes Floyd a big seller...
I simply mentioned that HBO gave him a 3 deal to give him exposure stateside, which helped set the STAGE for this fight. Those fights have happened already my man:good
If you think Hatton needs more exposure at this point??:lol:
Go :patsch yourself!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hatton is no challenger. He is a champion just like pbf.
audio101
07-01-2007, 11:46 PM
Funny how he left the 147 division after one fight since he lost his power and stamina, but now all of a sudden people believe he can beat Mayweather at 147?! Good thing for Hatton that this fight will never actually happen.
grayggr
07-02-2007, 04:37 AM
Funny how he left the 147 division after one fight since he lost his power and stamina, but now all of a sudden people believe he can beat Mayweather at 147?! Good thing for Hatton that this fight will never actually happen.
The difference is that PBF is not natural welterweight size. Hatton would match up quite nicely with PBF in size stakes whereas Collazo and other Genuine welters are Goliath's compared to Hatton.
smokey
07-02-2007, 04:54 AM
The difference is that PBF is not natural welterweight size. Hatton would match up quite nicely with PBF in size stakes whereas Collazo and other Genuine welters are Goliath's compared to Hatton.
Since when is Collazo a "goliath"? The guy is 5'9".
knockout
07-02-2007, 05:56 AM
Ahhhh should that be the other way around.
DonPrestige
07-02-2007, 06:02 AM
I dont see why it matters if the fight is at 147 anyway. Hatton can do what Floyd did against Oscar and come in under anyway. Unfortunately for him Floyd will beat him anyway. You've got to catch him before you can hug him.
mancat
07-02-2007, 06:05 AM
Bullshit!!!!!!
DLH is/was the money man and the attraction. Floyd capitalized on an older version and got his payday.Floyd isnt a DRAW, hell most cant stand his ass. Hatton will draw far more fans in any location than Floyd. DLH did a million PPV buy's against Mayorga, could floyd??:nonono :nonono :nonono
Hatton will put more asses in seats and draw more PPV buy's than any other man right now and that's THE reason Floyd is discussing a temporary moratorium on retirement. If and when Floyd loses??:lol: He'll hardly draw anyone and that's one of the reasons they have been so selective in crafting his record and NOT FIGHTING THE TOP OPPONENTS. A loss, and the HYPE TRAIN, P4P fans will disappear and they are then left with very little after all the fuss:lol:
Then you're telling me Hatton will go from 80,000PPVs with Maussa to no PPV fights in his last three fights, to being the biggest PPV draw in boxing. POPPYCOCK!
smokey
07-02-2007, 06:12 AM
Then you're telling me Hatton will go from 80,000PPVs with Maussa to no PPV fights in his last three fights, to being the biggest PPV draw in boxing. POPPYCOCK!
Good use of the word Poppycock. :thumbsup
albaneze
07-02-2007, 06:24 AM
I think Cotto would beat the HELL out of both of them Maywether and Hatton.
Miguel Cotto is the more cleaner and braver fighter. When i watched Maywether- ODH i saw maywether running away like a chicken. While on Hatton's last fight Hatton wasn't so convincing though he won.
COTTO is the nightmare of both of those guys.
marauder1999
07-02-2007, 08:11 AM
mayweather would,nt stand a chance he,s got a big mouth but i suppose all yanks are like that. he,s to scared to come to england and fight. hatton would knock him out easy floyd would just try and run away americans don,t give respect to british fighters can,t wait cus mayweathers gonna get hurt
Umm--please put your teeth back in--oh, im sorry, you dont have any teeth?:nut
C Money
07-02-2007, 12:26 PM
Then you're telling me Hatton will go from 80,000PPVs with Maussa to no PPV fights in his last three fights, to being the biggest PPV draw in boxing. POPPYCOCK!
HBO gave him a 3 fight NON PPV deal to build stateside exposure and BUILD THIS FIGHT.
Never said he was the biggest draw in BOXING. But you cant deny that Hatton puts many more people in seats than Floyd does.
Floyd couldnt sell 20,000 tickets let alone 50-70:good
PBf has never cracked 400,000 buys on without DLH but this fight WILL and you think it's Floyd??:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Double Poppycock:D
mancat
07-02-2007, 02:53 PM
HBO gave him a 3 fight NON PPV deal to build stateside exposure and BUILD THIS FIGHT.
Never said he was the biggest draw in BOXING. But you cant deny that Hatton puts many more people in seats than Floyd does.
Floyd couldnt sell 20,000 tickets let alone 50-70:good
PBf has never cracked 400,000 buys on without DLH but this fight WILL and you think it's Floyd??:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Double Poppycock:D
Hatton's biggest PPV was 80,000. And yes, I think PBF is obviously the draw, as he would be with Cotto or Mosley.
C Money
07-02-2007, 09:36 PM
Hatton's biggest PPV was 80,000. And yes, I think PBF is obviously the draw, as he would be with Cotto or Mosley.
That couldnt be because Hatton vs Tszyu wasnt PPV in the states could it??:lol: Neither were his last 3 fights!! STFU:good Hatton vs maussa would be comparable to PBf vs Mitchell PPV numbers, if that was PPV:lol: Then again? Maybe less!!!
Floyd will get the advantage in MONEY, but he is in NO way going to draw more fans than Hatton. Floyd couldnt sell 50,000 + tickets for 10 fights let alone 1:D
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