The four next possible opponents for Ricky Hatton
September 14th, 2009
By Liam Santiago: He has already stated that he is sure to fight again. The only question is when. Many expected Hatton to agree a deal with Khan after he beat Kotelnik but that never happened. I seem to have a slight notion as to what Hatton is waiting for. He does not want Khan. Khan is a novice, beating him would prove nothing. I think he is waiting for the two mega fights happening very soon.
You might be asking yourself, why would Hatton fight Pacquiao or Mayweather when they have both beaten him. That’s a good point. But if either of them two boxers lose, they will be in a completely different position. Fighting Pacquiao again would give Hatton the chance to go into the fight again in the right state of mind, in the peak of his condition and show what he has. Yes, Pacquiao was exceptional that night, but Hatton was in no state to be fighting. In all fairness, he should have called the fight off.
Looking at these two highly anticipated bouts coming up, I would pick Mayweather and Cotto to win. That leaves Marquez and Pacquiao as the pair that are likely to be chased by Hatton as the two winner’s will, hopefully, fight each other. Am I being crazy asking for a Hatton/Pacquiao thriller number two. It would make sense financially to both fighter’s.
I can see why Hatton does not seem too interested in fighting Amir Khan. What would it prove? Maybe Khan should think about beating Briedis Prescott, the man that knocked him out in 54 seconds, before calling out a legend such as Hatton. As Hatton has said, the only title for him left is the pound for pound title and that is the one he shall chase.
The other light welterweights are very talented yet do not have the fan base and following of the likes of these four. Fighter’s such as Tim Bradley, Lamont Peterson and Nate Campbell are exceptionally talented and would provide a great test for Hatton, but the payday would not be as great, and lets remember, boxing is a business.
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I Think Ricky Hatton sould have a re mach with pacquiao because u cud tell u was not fit to fight that was just a looky win with pacquiao dont let it drop ricky hatton u still have the speed and the power.
PINOYBOY I’d love to see you in a ring with Hatton
No way would Hatton beat Manny but he looked good against Mayweather and was hindered by the refere, who knows if he is a shot fighter or not we should see when or if he re-enters the ring.
mate this is the worst article ive read in a while. i understand u are a fan of ricky like i am, but if you were a true fan you wouldnt want to see him fight anymore, especially against pacquiao!
we dont want him hurt and hopefully he calls it quits
Has there ever been a fighter with so many excuses for loosing than Vicky Fatton.This guy was`nt outpointed or even TKOèd,he was knocked out cold both times,the last time he had spasms,yet he and his drunken nut-huggers can find an excuse each time.It will be hard to find an apponent who would`nt stop him,so he better stick to molesting his girlfriend.
Both castillo and Tszyu had their best days behind them when they fought hatton.He has nver won a mega fight,so until he does then people will call a hyped overrated fighter just like fellow brit joe pitty pat calzaghe.
So winning 5 world titles and being OVER RATED. thats 1 hell of an achivment for an OVER RATED fighter.
Knocking out Castillo who never went down in 70 odd fights? OVER RATED? FORCING TSZYU to retire on his stool? OVER RATED?
LEARN SOME STUFF OLI!
Roots made an exellent point…why doesnt hatton give collazo a rematch?? exactly so shut your mouths! Hatton not good enough to be mentioned with any of those names cotto, pac, floyd, marquez are elite fighters who embaress hatton.
Hatton is scared to death of boxing now, hes even chickened out to amir khan now. Hatton is finished.
Most overated fighter in history. people need to separate the fighter from the man and get over it
he shlould very safe and just fight juan diaz.. lots of punches be thrown n this one also hatton chin will hold up well agnst diaz enough siad
prediction for 2009/2010,ricky makes a comeback in a tune up fight against somebody like juan diaz or zab judah,wins and cotto stops pacman like ricky should have if he hada fought his proper fight an had a trainer that wasnt so self obessed.calls out cotto another shot at the pound for pound title it makes sense.hattons called him out for ages.
I’m not British – but I think that the Mancunian has learned a lot from those two bouts… hopefully.
Anyway, if he has, I still believe in him.
Hatton vs. Pacquiao, Mayweather would not make sense financially as no one wants to see it. He was beaten decisively in both. Did the public clamor for Tyson vs. Spinks II?
Hatton vs Cotto next! Winner faces Mayweather! Winner then FACES PAC
All you people need to get e grip your not normal people are you how on earth can you not say hatton is a legend not only is he a legend he is the finest fighter to come from these shores, the hitman should go out there and fight the very best, why not he has always looked to fight the best and sometimes come out on top, for 7 rounds in the mayweather fight hatton was doing just fine so i would love to see this rematch but im not sure if he should fight manny again i dont think he should but anyone else why not, just let hatton fight and get of his back, time and time again he shuts the critics up and the haters but soon as he loses to the best boxer in the world its allright to get on his back.
Really, who cares? I mean c’on its Ricky Hatton, lol…
I think hatton fighting cotto would be a big mistake, cotto would be too big for him. a rematch between mayweather isnt likely to happen and pacman will probably be gettin jmm next so maybe knocking khan out would be the best move for ricky. p.s ive been blackballed by scott “i cant write a good article”gilford what an arse!
Hatton as suffered two losses.now for a comeback fight or a tune-up would be good for Ricky. Zab vs. Ricky this is a great fight that needs to happen in Hatton’s backyard. Zab is ready for the challenge. Hatton should fight Zab or Witter if he’s not scared.
How’s this for opponents:
1) Uncertainty of retirement
2) Alcoholism
3) Raising pesky kids
4) Parkinson’s
I don`t see why Pac or Floyd should give Hatton a rematch,he would not have given any of the 2 a rematch if the results were the other way around.Why don`t he give Collazo a rematch.This guy is an overated fat bum,full of excuses.
“hatton was in no state to be fighting” what kind of comment was that for a boxing writer. that is stupid as it can get.
Mr Santiago,
What do you mean by quote:( In all fairness, he should have called the fight off).You just scrible for the sake of writing something, which
just,doesnt have any relevant meaning to what you are imposing. As always stupid n idiotic.
I don’t think Hatton can measure up to any of the four boxers squaring soon..losers or winners..He’s got to have a much easier fight first..Oh well, if it’s for money and doesn’t care if he loses..then pick any of the four..That will make his day and kiss boxing goodbye.
IMO he doesn’t belong in the ring with any of the four guys you just mentioned. I’m surprised Hatton got as far as he did, IMO one of the most overrated fighters in history.
hatton belongs in a circus show!
Sure, the writer is crazy about hatton. Even is hatton is in deep hole struggling how to get out, there is still someone who loves him and believes in him.
Hatton is contemplating retirement even before the fight with Pacquiao. I don’t think he has a confidence to go up to the elite boxers anymore. Hatton will probably fight for an exhibition match picking guys who he thinks he can beat up.
hatton is done.
You must be crazy liam if you think that hatton is a legend,if anything 10 years from now people will remember hatton as a good fighter but no legend.Hes a 1 dimensional fighter that can’t keep his hands up and got exposed.No matter who he fights his state of mind is always the same and his game plan is always the same.Thats just the type of fighter he is and you can’t change a fighter like him.That being said he will never be considered a legend or considered a great fighter.
Are you serious,you got to be joking.A rematch with manny or mayweather,thats funny.First of all why was hatton in no shape to fight,just because he lost now your saying he wasn’t in the right state of mind.Thats the stupidest excuse i ever heard and that is not a valid reason to get a rematch.Hatton didn’t do enough to get a rematch with floyd or manny.If you think that is a good reason then everybody would use that excuse when their favorite fighter got whooped.Because thats what happened to hatton ,he got whooped against floyd and he got destroyed against manny.
Edwin..wipe your mouth.
yo good article. and hatton sucks he does not desearve to fight any more big fights.
I agree mate. He should go after a rematch with Mayweather or Pacman. I dont think either would have the same result. But to be honest, I think that our opinion is in the minority because everyone has jumped on the “hatton should retire” bandwagon.