What will Matthew Hatton do when N’Dou beats him?
October 11th, 2009
By Liam Santiago: If Matthew Hatton was a betting man, and he seriously believed he has some kind of chance of becoming a world champion on November 13th, I imagine he would be inclined to put a few quid on himself beating Lovemore N’Dou, with the odd for him to win at 9/4. Recently an article was posted on this website about the amount of world titles currently floating around and which ones are genuine ‘titles’. The fact that Matthew Hatton is fighting for a world title sums up the state of boxing right now.
In my opinion, the odds for Hatton to win are too small. I don’t give the younger brother of Ricky Hatton a chance. Although, N’Dou is thirty eight, he is world class operator. Not one of the best champions, or even close, but he is still miles and miles above Hatton in terms of class. Anyone who has ever watched the Manchester man fight will realise he lacks talent. The heart and desire might be there, but without ability and talent, he is wasting his time. I predict a points win for N’Dou. Hatton is simply too stationary. He will be a sitting target for N’Dou all night.
So, what happens then. If Hatton loses, will we hear stories about how the referee was to blame or Hatton’s trainer. If Hatton loses here, he will probably have another crack at the domestic scene. I can’t see anyone there in the top five he could be competitive with.
Although Hatton can give his best shot at winning the IBO world title, it is a disgrace to boxing, to former world champions and current world champions that such a fighter can fight for such a prize. Of course, the Ricky Hatton fans will come out of the woodwork and defend the Hatton name. They will claim he deserves this shot and has finally got his lucky break. However, he has not earned this lucky break. Since losing to Craig Watson he has beaten Scott Woolford, Ben Tackie, who was miles past his best when Ricky Hatton fought him, Ted Bami and Ernesto Zepeda. Does that warrant a title shot. Maybe it is just me, but I seriously do not think this bout should be happening.
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Sorry that should read is not about to be robbed
Liam–You referred to the state of boxing today. It is my opinion that sorry matchmaking and sorry judging are a big part of whats wrong with the sport of boxing today. The judging has become so bad that after watching a close fight you sit there and hope that a fighter is about to be robbed. What ever happen to a fighter becoming undisputed champion of the world. The best facing the best is how we get real champs in each division. The promoters seem to be more interested in creating the next superstar, with their hand picking of opponents, than letting the best fighters fight the best and letting the next superstar be born in the ring ,as he should be.
While Liam has a conversation with himself and still gets no sense, Roots can you explain to me why Ricky Hatton is a bum? I don’t even like Hatton but I respect what he has achieved (to date) in his career. And is N’Dou a bum because he is fighting for the same title as Matthew Hatton?
liam santiago the one and only.read and learn
maddog,i bet u wish u was me, AWSUM
Maddog, dont get too jelous there little boy. Get them shelves stacked at asda u waste of air.LOL!
MADDOG CH1,,its easy money my son.i no i dont no alot but i get people to reply and its great
Santiago u should be asking urself how u got to be wrighting about boxing. U havn’t a clue my son!!!!
well said roots
THIS GUY IS JUST LIKE HIS BROTHER, A BUM.THIS IS WHAT IS WRONG WITH BOXING,THERE ARE TONS OF FIGHTERS MORE DESERVING A SHOT AT SOME TITLE,BUT HIS FAMILY NAME GOT HIM THIS SHOT,I HOPE NDOU MURDER HIM.
This is not a universaly recognized championship.Obviously the state of boxing isnt where any of us would like to see it,and all these belts are a joke.With that said,lets see the fight.If everybody says that the younger Hatton is a just living off of his families good name he should be exposed.N’dou has real boxing skills and should be a good test.Lets just see.
What idiots write these articles?
“There was a day when you had to have everything…… To fight for a IBO world title”..?
What?
Any credibility this article or it’s writer had has to go right down the grid after what seems no more than a blatant attempt to have a pop at one of the Hattons.
And no, I’m no big fan of Hatton’s either. I just think this sort of stuff is out of control lately, sniping and popping at people who don’t deserve it, all in the name of patriotism. Lots of stuff goes on in boxing that shouldn’t. Far worse injustices than Mathew Hatton fighting for an IBO (irrelevant) title.
Well of course he deserves a chance,its not like its one of the major belts,and if he does lose,he can always try out for the lead in powder 2″
Liam Santiago you a complete and utter tit
well said kelly.
Its tough for anyone to live up to a boxing legend like Ricky Hatton.
But the writer should be aware that many great Champions have defended against challengers who were not in their leage. Joe Louis being one of them. And
speaking of Joe’s, what about Joe Calzage? Many of his challengers were not worthy.
At least Ricky Hatton sought out the best opposition in the world so on the other hand we do still have champions who still did it the right way.
Jim – Well said, I’m no Matthew Hatton fan, but he has deserved the right to fight for IBO, so all the best to the guy. Its sucks more that the WBO made Pac the number one challenger for Cottos belt, as I’m still trying to work that out? or even Khans shot at the WBA LWW?
You are an absolute cretin. It’s the IBO title, it’s not one of the 4 recognised world titles. As has been pointed out before, Hatton fought Ted Bami in an eliminator and has earnt his right to fight for this lightly regarded title. Good luck to him.