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by **Mikz** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 2:43 pm

I go for Mayweather , unlikable character but a truly class act in his day...

by **NANNY RED** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 3:08 pm

Mikz wrote:I go for Mayweather , unlikable character but a truly class act in his day...

Class act agreed Mikz but i think he was at his best a while ago when he fought De La Hoya and that fight was close personaly i would have given the fight to De La Hoya . Maywaeather likes to hit and run and if Hatton keeps coming on to him and not give him time Hatton will win.

If you look at the De la Hoya fight he was the one making the moves he was the one doing the boxing and dont forget he was 34 and a little on the way out. I honestly dont think Mayweather has met anyone like Hatton before . maybe im wrong

by **Judge** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 3:12 pm

Hattons continual onslaught will be too much for mayweather

by **Ace Ventura** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 5:21 pm

I am not going to make any predictions, but will say i am sh!tting meself already, cannot wait for this.
Me stomach will be doing somersaults saturday night.
I really hope Hatton can force him out of his stride and slow him down, it will obviously be very difficult and he will have to make sure he doesnt upset the ref, because you can tell already from the noise coming out of the Mayweather camp that they will be onto the referee complaining if Hatton tries to push him around.

Nanny and judge i am with you, i think he can do it, he looks in fantastic shape, the best i have seen him in. But we will just have to cross our fingers and wait and see.

by **Big Niall** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 6:45 pm

I haven't seen Mayweather fight (damn pay per view, sky sports etc) but have read that he is the number 1 fighter pound for pound - which should make Ricky number 1 if he wins it.

I think Ricky seems like a good bloke , that together with the fact that I prefer fighters who want to fight, means I hope he does it.

A big advantage is that not long ago mayweather said that he was retired i.e. his heart mightnt be in it as much.

by **NANNY RED** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 8:36 pm

Big Niall wrote:I haven't seen Mayweather fight (damn pay per view, sky sports etc) but have read that he is the number 1 fighter pound for pound - which should make Ricky number 1 if he wins it.

I think Ricky seems like a good bloke , that together with the fact that I prefer fighters who want to fight, means I hope he does it.

A big advantage is that not long ago mayweather said that he was retired i.e. his heart mightnt be in it as much.

Niall the mans been doing the American version of the telly programme Strickly Come Dancing . Yeah right what he been doing leaning how to dance away from Hattons punches
:laugh:

H.e hasnt fought since he scraped the points decision against an ageing De La Hoya.

by **NANNY RED** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 10:04 pm

I laughed when i first seen this ages ago an it still makes me laugh

http://link.brightcove.com/service....8904135

But this is serious GREAT ARTICLE TODAY

Ricky Hatton issued a defiant warning to Floyd Mayweather ahead of the biggest fight of the decade as he vowed: "I'm going to knock you out."

The Hitman and the Pretty Boy will go toe-to toe in Las Vegas on Saturday night when their eagerly-anticipated WBC welterweight showdown takes place at the MGM Grand.

Neither fighter has tasted defeat in their professional careers and with just a week to go until the biggest night of his career, Hatton reckons his proud record will still be intact after the fight.

However, he is no longer simply expecting to beat Mayweather in his own back yard, but is planning to knock his rival out and steal his title as the best pound-for-pound boxer on the planet.

"This is everything I've strived for and it means everything to me," Hatton said.

"I'll be going for the knockout like I always do. With every training session I'm feeling more confident that I can knock him out.

"I used to have the mentality that I would be happy just to beat him. But now, I'm thinking I'm going to knock him out!

"I think he is in the comfort zone in his training camp, there's no venom in his punches and he's never going through the pain barrier.

"I know his speed and his boxing ability will lead me a merry dance in the fight from time to time, but can he keep it up for 12 rounds? Is he going to hit me hard enough? Is his defence good enough? Look how good I am at threading my punches into the smallest area.

"I know I'm starting to sound like a broken record, but I just don't see him beating me."

Talking dirty

Hatton's confidence is perhaps based on noises coming out of the Mayweather camp as the American fighter and his trainer and uncle, Roger, have escalated the war of words between the two boxers.

They have started to suggest that the Hitman is a "dirty fighter" and while Hatton strongly refutes that claim, he sees their comments as a sign of weakness and an attempt to influence the officials.

Distance

"Nobody has ever accused me of being a dirty fighter before," he continued. "Physical, yes, but never dirty.

"They've said those things because Floyd Mayweather doesn't want to get involved. He wants to keep the fight at a distance for as long as he possibly can and he's calling me a dirty fighter to try and influence the referee.

"That's why I'm delighted that Joe Cortez has been appointed as the referee because he can see past that.

"If Floyd had it his way it would probably be non-contact. If I'm making infringements, then the referee will deduct points, but he mustn't do it just because I'm making it physical. He must let the fight rock on."

Hatton also vowed to put the seal on a triumphant year for British boxing and is determined to prove wrong his American critics who claim he has no chance against the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.

Sweeter

He concluded: "They've written me off in America. They are all going for Mayweather and that's the way I like it. There's not a living soul there that thinks I'm going to win, but that will make it all the sweeter when I do.

"The Americans have always tended to have the heavyweight champion of the world and they've lost that in recent years with the rise of the Russians and other countries.

"So if Britain were to take the title of best pound-for-pound boxer as well, then it would be devastating for them.

"British fighters haven't had a great deal of respect in the past from the American fight press. They say we defend our world titles in our own back yard, but when we come up against the Americans we tend to lose.

"Britain has had a lot of great champions and a lot of undisputed champions, but how many of them could you say were the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world?

"Joe Calzaghe, Gavin Rees, Enzo Maccarinelli and David Haye are all coming over to cheer me on, which makes me feel very proud."

"So with them in my corner, I'd say to the Americans: 'The Brits are coming'."

by **stmichael** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 1:47 pm

i don't fancy hattons chances, mainly because the fight's at welterwight and not light welterweight.

the way i see it is that hatton's going to have to knock mayweather out or stop him to win it. if it goes the distance i can only see mayweather winning.

by **NANNY RED** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 4:12 pm

Well me packins done cant wait for tomorrow mornning bit gutted ill miss the weigh in though

Sound like a dickhead here but does any one know if i take my laptop with me will i be able to watch the live match streams that come up

by **jeffiroquai** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 6:38 pm

Nanny, you should not have any issue with your laptop while you are over here. Just go to http://livefooty.doctor-serv.com/ and you should be able to get the matches. The match on Saturday is live on Fox Soccer Channel at noon est, so you probably could see it at a casino.......that is I am asumming you are headed to Vegas, no?

by **NANNY RED** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 6:50 pm

jeffiroquai wrote:Nanny, you should not have any issue with your laptop while you are over here. Just go to http://livefooty.doctor-serv.com/ and you should be able to get the matches. The match on Saturday is live on Fox Soccer Channel at noon est, so you probably could see it at a casino.......that is I am asumming you are headed to Vegas, no?

Cheers lad . Me nerves have gone now cant wait to get there

by **CardinalRed** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 9:04 pm

Nanny, go down to the Crown & Anchor Pub on Tropicana..... they show the Fox Soccer Channel and it's a good laugh there too.......

:cool:

by **destro** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 9:55 pm

I have said in the past I never thought this fight would happen because Mayweather is all talk, but now he has grown some balls he is going to get knocked out. He is without a doubt a class act when he fights ( the circus that surrounds him out of the ring is another thing) but he doesnt have the power to hurt Hatton, yes he has great hand speed and is very elusive BUT like I said in another thread after Hatton has crashed a few into his ribs he wont be as agile when hes gasping to get his breath back. Hatton to win by stoppage or knock out, Mayweather to nick it on points if it goes the distance which I doubt it will.

COME ON RICKY !! :buttrock

by **NANNY RED** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 9:58 pm

CardinalRed wrote:Nanny, go down to the Crown & Anchor Pub on Tropicana..... they show the Fox Soccer Channel and it's a good laugh there too.......

Has it got a big screne :laugh:

gonna have a little bet saturday .Liverpool and Hatton to win nice little double .

by **burjennio** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 10:56 am

John Duddy is fighting Howard Eastman in the Kings Hall in Belfast on Saturday Night, £40+ for tickets, and Im goin to my Christmas Do, seems to be quite a night for boxing tho

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