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Post by Busby Boy on Dec 7, 2007 22:37:42 GMT
WATCH SKYSPORTS NEWS NOW!
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Post by Busby Boy on Dec 7, 2007 22:40:28 GMT
The chavs are out in full force tonight. Fuckin' hell.
"PRETTY BOYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY AKA MONEY MAYWEATHERRRRRRRRRR!" #boxing#
C'mon son.
Ricky FATton?..never seen him so ripped in all my life! he's at 145lbs..2lbs under the weight.
Floyd is at 147lbs..
Hatton looks like a cat on a fuckin' hot tin roof and the British media are trying to say Mayweather does, bollocks.
Floyd's got under his skin and he's feeding off the support that Hattons getting.
"Who the fuckin' hell are you?" - so he pulls out his five or six belts..get in son!
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Post by Scott on Dec 7, 2007 22:55:22 GMT
I really can't remember being this excited about a bout for such a long time. Innit. This week has reminded me of the week leading up to a big match (like SUPERRRR SUNDAYYYY in a week) or the run in at the end of the season. I know it's all stacked in Mayweather's favour, but I just believe in Hatton. He's a proper sound bloke and I'd really love to see him bring Mayweather down a peg or two. Kindof reminds me of last season when we did over Jose & Chelsea. |
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Post by Busby Boy on Dec 7, 2007 23:05:42 GMT
I really can't remember being this excited about a bout for such a long time. Innit. This week has reminded me of the week leading up to a big match (like SUPERRRR SUNDAYYYY in a week) or the run in at the end of the season. I know it's all stacked in Mayweather's favour, but I just believe in Hatton. He's a proper sound bloke and I'd really love to see him bring Mayweather down a peg or two. Kindof reminds me of last season when we did over Jose & Chelsea. It's well exciting, can't wait. I was excited for the De La Hoya and Mayweather fight but this is about ten times more. If Hatton was fighting anyone else I'd be supporting him, not against Floyd though. Seems that Floyd's got under his skin too, Hatton seemed a bit too gee'd up for the fight, if you get me? |
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Post by Busby Boy on Dec 7, 2007 23:22:00 GMT
My prediction a day or two before the De La Hoya vs. Mayweather fight. Mayweather to go out with a bang!..that's if he fulfils his intention to retire after this fight. Hate him or love him he's been one of the best in recent times and I hope the Pretty Boy reigns supreme over the Golden Boy. Few hours to fight time, anyone with a live link to watch it online? Even if Mayweather was to fight Hatton, regardless of how good he is I'd think Floyd would do him too. #boxing#  |
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Post by Dan_Utd on Dec 7, 2007 23:49:29 GMT
I think Hatton has gotten more under Mayweather's skin than Mayweather has Hatton's. I got money on Hatton so hopefully he does work and gets the win. Does any one know if I could find a stream of the fight online, and not pay $50 to watch it.
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Post by Scott on Dec 8, 2007 3:26:08 GMT
Seems that Floyd's got under his skin too, Hatton seemed a bit too gee'd up for the fight, if you get me? I don't think so. I think he was just buzzed off the crowd. Got to be fucking awesome to walk out in Vegas and hear your name sung over and over again, whilst the Yank gets booed. Mayweather bottled it when Hatton was on the scales. You see him in Manchester dancing around like a puff to "There's only one Ricky Hatton"? Embarrassing man  Ricky looks absolutely RIPPED. Can't wait. |
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Post by stonecarver on Dec 8, 2007 10:25:47 GMT
Seems that Floyd's got under his skin too, Hatton seemed a bit too gee'd up for the fight, if you get me? I don't think so. I think he was just buzzed off the crowd. Got to be fucking awesome to walk out in Vegas and hear your name sung over and over again, whilst the Yank gets booed. Mayweather bottled it when Hatton was on the scales. You see him in Manchester dancing around like a puff to "There's only one Ricky Hatton"? Embarrassing man Ricky looks absolutely RIPPED. Can't wait. 20,000 bruts and more on the way.....fuckin incredible! This is like a home fight for Hatton. Loved the square up at the weigh in. It will be fantastic to see Hatton take this. It's all over bar the fighting. May flower has never been anything other than favorite, he's gonna get a shock tonight. |
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Post by Stew on Dec 8, 2007 11:12:24 GMT
I don't think so. I think he was just buzzed off the crowd. Got to be fucking awesome to walk out in Vegas and hear your name sung over and over again, whilst the Yank gets booed. Mayweather bottled it when Hatton was on the scales. You see him in Manchester dancing around like a puff to "There's only one Ricky Hatton"? Embarrassing man Ricky looks absolutely RIPPED. Can't wait. 20,000 bruts and more on the way.....fuckin incredible! This is like a home fight for Hatton. Loved the square up at the weigh in. It will be fantastic to see Hatton take this. It's all over bar the fighting. May flower has never been anything other than favorite, he's gonna get a shock tonight. Only problem is Mayweather is a fucking brilliant fighter. I hope Hatton does it but Mayweather is a different level to anything Hatton fought before. You never know though. Lloyd Honeghan pulled off a massive upset over in Vegas against Don Curry who was rated the best fighter in the world back in the 80's. Hopefully it'll be Hattons night. |
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Post by stonecarver on Dec 8, 2007 11:43:24 GMT
20,000 bruts and more on the way.....fuckin incredible! This is like a home fight for Hatton. Loved the square up at the weigh in. It will be fantastic to see Hatton take this. It's all over bar the fighting. May flower has never been anything other than favorite, he's gonna get a shock tonight. Only problem is Mayweather is a fucking brilliant fighter. I hope Hatton does it but Mayweather is a different level to anything Hatton fought before. You never know though. Lloyd Honeghan pulled off a massive upset over in Vegas against Don Curry who was rated the best fighter in the world back in the 80's. Hopefully it'll be Hattons night. Yep it certainly is a step up.....but I think he'll do it. Mayweather is without doubt an excellent boxer, movement, speed, craft, he has the lot BUT Hatton is a fighter ( and he aint a bad boxer either ). Maybe I'm too caught up in the hype but I reckon this is gonna be a fight......the fighter will win. Those body punches are incredible. Not long to wait for this now ;D |
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Post by Stew on Dec 8, 2007 11:47:41 GMT
Only problem is Mayweather is a fucking brilliant fighter. I hope Hatton does it but Mayweather is a different level to anything Hatton fought before. You never know though. Lloyd Honeghan pulled off a massive upset over in Vegas against Don Curry who was rated the best fighter in the world back in the 80's. Hopefully it'll be Hattons night. Yep it certainly is a step up.....but I think he'll do it. Mayweather is without doubt an excellent boxer, movement, speed, craft, he has the lot BUT Hatton is a fighter ( and he aint a bad boxer either ). Maybe I'm too caught up in the hype but I reckon this is gonna be a fight......the fighter will win. Those body punches are incredible. Not long to wait for this now ;D The one thing I think you're almost certain to get is a belter of a fight. Ricky will go for him. He has to. From what I've seen of Mayweather, most of his opponents are beaten before the bell rings. Hatton really believes he can do it, it seems. Should really be a great fight, like one of those Hagler-Hearns, Duran-Leonard classics from the 80's. Wish I could see it  |
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Post by stonecarver on Dec 8, 2007 11:55:31 GMT
If I had the cash, I'd be there watching it. Sky will have to do. Gonna have a few mates over, a couple of iced teas and maybe a bag of crisps #cheers# #Christmas_smile_Smile# #clap# #cheers# #yahoo# #pissed# |
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Post by mufcjoe on Dec 8, 2007 12:00:07 GMT
Anyone gets a stream please send the link. $50 is fucking too much, I will haev to watch it on youtbe when its on there later on instead. I personally want Mayweather, dont know why, not really cos Hatton a city fan, just cos I like to be the only one supporting someone else, its better when you take the piss, and no-one else has the right to!  COME ON MAYWEATHER. |
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Post by Tatty on Dec 8, 2007 12:29:42 GMT
I hope Hatton does it. Local lad and all. Trained at Sale West Boxing club, so I'm rooting for him.
I've never seen Mayweather fight, as I hate boxing, but I'm hoping the two can put on a good exhibition of pugilism tonight.
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Post by stonecarver on Dec 8, 2007 12:50:39 GMT
Can Hatton beat Mayweather?
By Ben Dirs
Ricky Hatton faces Floyd Mayweather for the American's WBC welterweight crown in Las Vegas in the early hours of Sunday morning.
BBC Sport asked Britain's other six world champions what Hatton means to boxing in this country and whether he can pull off a famous victory at the MGM Grand.
Joe Calzaghe, undisputed world super-middleweight champion
Joe Calzaghe
"If Ricky wins it's going to be absolutely amazing. I'm going over and I'm going to be rooting for Ricky.
"I think he's got a great chance. I've spoken with Ricky, I know he's really trained and he's stronger than he's ever been.
"The heart wants Hatton to win but my head says Mayweather because he's an amazing fighter. But Ricky pulled it off against Kostya Tszyu and I think he may be the hungrier for this fight."
David Haye, undisputed world cruiserweight champion
David Haye
"Ricky Hatton and Joe Calzaghe are by far the most accomplished British fighters of all time. But particularly Hatton, and if he could beat Mayweather, I'd say he's the most successful British boxer of all time.
Ricky's putting British boxing on the map and keeping it in the headlines. Every time he fights it's a major event.
He's been a massive inspiration in my career. I was still an amateur when Hatton was a world champion, still learning my trade. Now to be alongside them as one of Britain's three undisputed world champions, it's a nice feeling.
I take Ricky on a unanimous decision, maybe by one point on all the cards. I've watched all their fights and Ricky's style is a nightmare for Mayweather.
Mayweather won't like the pressure, he'll be unsettled. Mayweather is used to being in the comfort zone and fighting at his own pace. Also, Hatton is naturally bigger and people underestimate his speed. He's not as fast as Mayweather, but fast enough to make a big impression."
Enzo Maccarinelli, WBO cruiserweight champion
Enzo Maccarinelli
"At the moment we've got two modern greats in Ricky Hatton and Joe Calzaghe and they rank highly among the all-time great British boxers. If Ricky were to beat Floyd Mayweather, he could be regarded as the greatest ever.
Ricky has a style Mayweather won't like to fight against. Ricky is all-out aggression, and as Oscar de la Hoya showed, Mayweather doesn't like it when you don't allow him space. But De la Hoya faded towards the end, which is something I don't expect Ricky to do.
Until recently I would have said Floyd Mayweather to win all day long, but over the last couple of months Ricky has been oozing confidence and I see him stopping Mayweather after nine or 10 rounds.
He's relentless and he'll wear Mayweather down. Jose Luis Castillo put Mayweather under pressure, but not like Ricky will. It would be a shock and Mayweather's camp have labelled him one-dimensional, but Ricky can fight."
Gavin Rees, WBA light-welterweight champion
Gavin Rees
"Ricky is in with a real shout. I'm looking to him to work non-stop and take away Mayweather's spirit and edge by attacking him to the body.
"This is the fight the world wants to see and I'm sure Ricky has the ability to be the one to walk away with his record intact. Hatton has been hit by top liners and shown that he has a good solid chin."
Junior Witter, WBC light-welterweight champion
Junior Witter
"Ricky's definitely in the mix with Britain's greatest ever. He's not the most technical or skilful of boxers, but he's got a big heart, a good work-rate and you can't deny what he's done.
He's been important for British boxing in many ways. After Naseem Hamed, British boxing was looking for a superstar and he fell into that niche. He has a style people can identify with - he's less flashy than Naz or myself, easier to read.
If he beats Floyd Mayweather, you'd have to put him up a few more pegs. Floyd Mayweather is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, so if he beats him, it will be one hell of a victory, he couldn't really do any more to please the British public.
It would be great if he did pull it off, but I don't think he will. The skill and power with accuracy that Mayweather brings will be too much.
I think Ricky will come out and trouble Mayweather for the first few rounds before Floyd finds his rhythm and takes him apart. I think it will be a stoppage on cuts or a landslide points victory."
Clinton Woods, IBF light-heavyweight champion
Clinton Woods
"Ricky's got to be up there with Britain's best of all time. Him and Joe Calzaghe have done more for British boxing than any other fighter.
If he beats Floyd Mayweather he'll probably go down as the best British fighter ever because Mayweather's probably the best fighter now and probably one of the best ever.
But Ricky's got a massive task ahead of him. He can win it, but I think Mayweather's fought better fighters and beaten them a lot easier than Ricky.
Mayweather struggled against Oscar de la Hoya, so if Ricky can pressure him like De la Hoya did, then maybe he's got a chance. But is Mayweather going to find him easy if Ricky tries to swarm him?
Mayweather's fought people like Ricky before, come-forward fighters, and he's played with them. Remember what he did to Arturo Gatti? Remember what he did to Carlos Baldomir?"
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