Ricky Hatton


Floyd Mayweather


Two undefeated boxers going head to head on December 8,2007.

Who do you guys think is going to win?

For me i want Ricky Hatton to win because i don't like Floyd Mayweather.



Credit to http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/07/28/...-Mayweather.php

Come on Ricky!! Mayweather is too cocky for his own good...try and keep your mouth shut once in a while! Its going to be a cracker!

^ Totally Agree. He is so cocky!

Ya'll say Mayweather's too cocky, but what he's really doing is selling tickets. He knows how to market himself, though he markets himself as the arrogant one. If you watched Mayweather/Hatton 24/7 on HBO they only show you his flamboyant nature, but it's making the fight all the more interesting. Besides, he's conquered 5 weight classes without having a defeat, that's definitely something you can brag about. Now onto who's going to win the fight, in my honest opinion, as a boxing fan, as well as a boxer myself, I have to go with Mayweather. The reason behind is simple, speed is a main element in boxing, and Mayweather is one of the fastest. Another reason, Hatton has never had any legitimate competition. His last fight against Castillo was supposed to solidify his place as a top boxer, however, if you saw the fight you can obviously tell Castillo's time had passed and he was not the same boxer he used to be. Hatton also believes he can use his pressure/attack style and impose himself upon Mayweather, however Mayweather does not allow you to take those chances, he has incredible ring awareness, and he also rolls off many punches thrown but opponents, nullifying the power. Mayweather will win be Unanimous Decision, if the bout goes in his favor if not, I still believe he'll win by Split Decision.

just bet on hatton to win cuz it paid out more.


the fact that he eats like us unhealthy americans in the off-season and then drop down to his fighting weight is what did it for me.

hatton has always stayed in his weight class while mayweather came from the lower weight classes and gradually went up. so i give hatton the advantage there and the victory.

Mayweather WON


Round one: It's ten to five in the UK and finally the wait is over. We are off. Cagey opening, but Hatton is stalking Mayweather. He lands a huge jab. That genuinely rattled Floyd, who knows he is in a fight big time. Great start for the Hitman, but Mayweather hits back with a couple of big rights. Tasty start but a bit careless from Hatton at the end. Probably means that the round went to Mayweather.

Round two: A left hook from Hatton puts Mayweather on the back foot again. The Hatton intensity is working at times. But his aggression means that he is catching a few as well. Hatton wants to bring the fight inside. Mayweather is not so sure and Cortez keeps breaking it up. That's a worrying trend for Hatton. Close round that.

Round three: Swing and a miss from Mayweather and Cortez steps in again. He is breaking up the momentum a bit and that won't help Hatton who wants 100% pressure on Mayweather 100% of the time. He gets the better of a brief spell of in fighting, catching Mayweather with a heavy body shot. A flurry from Mayweather ends with Hatton cut. That's what we didn't want to see. How bad is it? The answer is that it's not great. It's on the bone and could open up. At this stage it's not a problem but that could soon change.

Round four: The pair lock again inside. Hatton's advantage may slip in there because there is always a danger that a flying elbow or shoulder will open up the cut above his right eye. Mayweather is starting to land some better shots. This was a bad round for Ricky. I'm sorry to say it but the signs are bad. Clear round to Mayweather. The cut seems to be in control but the fight is not at this point from a Hatton point of view.

Round five: Hatton's work rate remains high, but he hasn't landed a flush shot on body or head for some time. One to the body finally gets through to the body of Mayweather after two minutes of the round, but the American is canny and he won't make himself an easy target to hit. Hatton is burning a lot of energy and he complains about stray elbows as the round comes to a close. Hatton may have done enough to take the round. But Mayweather is up by at least a round in our opinions.

Round six: Hatton gets a couple of shots through and Floyd ends up bent over the ropes. The Hitman gets a point off for a punch behind the head, but that is a debatable decision by Joe Cortez because Mayweather seems to be ducking quite low. The referee is getting plenty of grief from the British fans, who are starting to feel that their man is fighting two men in this ring. The fighters exchange words at the end. Hatton looks angry.

Round seven: Mayweather is clad in red but there is no red on his face. Pretty Boy is unmarked as usual. He is slick, no doubt about that. And he tends to put in his work towards the end of the rounds - the classic Vegas trick of catching the judges eye just before they post their scores. Close round. We still have Mayweather narrowly ahead.

Round eight: A quick combination from Mayweather stops Hatton in his tracks and he follows up with a huge right hand. Hatton stands up to it, but this is getting a bit ugly folks. Hatton fights back in characteristic fashion but he is coming back with less than he is given. Mayweather's defence is tight and when he springs to life it is explosive. Mayweather pounces on Ricky who is barely clinging on. This fight is slipping away. Possibly 10-8 for Mayweather, who is going to win this barring a shock knockout.

Round nine: Hatton stalks his prey as he know he must, but the stinging attack from Mayweather last round has taken some of the power out of the Brit's arsenal. The will is there, the crowd is still singing his name, but Ricky's star is dimmed for the moment and he is getting picked off by a master boxer. Hats off to Mayweather. He is slick, quick, his judgement is good. He is a boxing great in action. Hatton is acquitting himself well enough but there is a gap in class which is starting to open up. And it pains me to write that.

Round 10: "Hatton wonderland" echoes around the MGM again as the brilliant British fans try to spur their man to one final Herculean effort. But he is caught cold by Mayweather and he takes an eight count. Big trouble is brewing and Hatton falls again. The fight is over. That was an awesome finish by a true great. Hatton gave it all and he looks fine, health-wise. Mayweather comes to congratulate him and the pair embrace. That's good to see. Sportsmanship at the end of a brutal
contest.

The official verdict is that it was stopped after one minute and 35 seconds of round 10. There can be no complaints. And no recriminations either. Mayweather is class act.

credit: to Alex Trickett by BBC Sports

what can i say, mayweather best pound-for-pound fighter.

enjoyed how the fans boo'ed and whistled during the "Star Spangled Banner"...classy of them.

^nice stuff.

mayweathers ego jump 1000% if its possible.

Gutted, I actually dreamt that mayweather won and couldnt believe it was true. Never seen Hatton in such a good shape before. Hatton's tactics as usual, go at opponent like a raging bull in the first few rounds in hope for a knockout....his main weakness, stamina.

2007 has been a disaster for British sports lol, only joe calzaghe had a good year and I hope he will pick up the gong for best british sports personality of the year award in a few days time.

Heard the footie hooligans were booing the American national anthem, they're a bunch of muppets, what a disgrace.

Good fight on Mayweather's end, and for all those saying he's cocky still, look at the respect he has for Hatton after the fight, saying he was one of the toughest opponents fought and he does that with most of his previous opponents too. I got flashes of a Cotto Mayweather fight too, altough I honestly think Mayweather couldn't take on Paul Williams, he's just too tall for that weight class.

Pretty Boy Floyd, lifestyle.... flashy... you can't beat him, as DJ Khaled would put it, WE THE BEST....

Joe calzaghe won the award last night for british sports personality of the year award...after 10 years, 40 matches undefeated champ he finally receives the award, about time too, this guy is just under-rated!

I'll agree with that all the way. I think he's probably THE most underrated boxer of our time. The critics say that he has bad technique and he punches awkward. I agree with them, but when he wants to focus he's unbelievably good. He even said it himself, if he's not presented with a challenge he loses focus, and so far no one has been a challenge to him. His last fight to Kessler you saw glimpses of him focusing, and when he did, he was sick. You Brits still got one boy to brag about all day, maybe they should make a song for him instead of Fatton.

I didnt watch the fight because mayweather puts me off so much because he is a cocky SOB and a punkass coward he dodged sean sherk mocked the UFC. Although Mayweather maybe a good boxer the ground will bring another story. i have much respect for boxing but i hate mayweather...