Why would Mayweather fight Matthew Hatton?
December 1st, 2009
By Chris Williams: I still refuse to believe that Floyd Mayweather Jr. will opt to fight Matthew Hatton of all fighters. I know Mayweather is proud of being a business man, and doesn’t like to take punishment in his fights, but come on. He’s got to fight someone at least a little better than Matthew Hatton for Christ sakes.
I can’t understand how Mayweather want to face Hatton, a fighter that is probably not even close to being the best welterweight in the UK, much less the entire world. Mayweather would be looking at getting a fight in Britain so that he could increase his appeal there, but why Matthew Hatton? That seems almost a crime, because it just won’t be a fair fight.
If Mayweather wants to increase his fan base in Britain, he should go after Amir Khan or a rematch with Ricky Hatton. I think either of those two would jump at the chance of fighting Mayweather. Look, this would be Ricky’s chance to get his revenge that he’s been crowing about for the past two years. He could even get a referee that would allow him to work on the inside with any luck.
It’s a fight that would do well world wide, even in Hatton’s dilapidated state. Khan might even be better, because he’s currently holding down the WBA light welterweight title, still young and in good physical condition. Mayweather could take a stab at trainer Freddie Roach by beating his young pupil Khan and making him look bad in the process.
Beating Matthew Hatton doesn’t prove anything other then the fact that Mayweather can beat a 2nd tier fighter. We’re all familiar with the Rocky movies, but Matthew Hatton doesn’t have the kind of power that is needed for a story book ending in a fight with Mayweather. This would be like going to war with an unarmed adversary. Maybe Matthew Hatton would have a mathematical chance in theory. But it would be so slim that it wouldn’t even be interesting.
I wonder if this is a test by Mayweather to see how much the public will be able to accept from him. If the boxing public goes for a fight between Mayweather and Matthew Hatton and purchases it at an alarming rate like they did with the undersized Juan Manuel Marquez, then Mayweather might as well forget about fighting Manny Pacquiao in the future for $80 million. After all, why would Mayweather need to take the risk of getting punched a lot and heaven forbid, maybe losing the fight.
If Mayweather can make a bundle fighting the likes of Matthew Hatton and other similar 2nd tier fighters, Mayweather might as well continue with that trend. But I sure won’t be purchasing it on pay-per-view, you better believe that. All that would do is empower Mayweather and let him continue to look for smaller – or lesser talented – opponents in the future.
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Let’s respect Floyd Jr.We can’t change him We should not judge a person I’m Filipino but I think his record is impressive,He is a good fighter.But one thing that really makes people hate him is his confidence and too articulate sometimes becomes careless and tactless,It’s not about race and nationalities It’s the person’s aura and charisma,and somehow he doesn’t know how to shine,If he had the personality like George Foreman’s that would make a difference,Old George was a decent and mild mannered person,But then again Floyd is Floyd.I think what’s lacking with him is a spiritual adviser,a few years from now He won’t be fighting in the ring anymore,He should focus more on helping other people.
Hey boxing fans =] I did read ESPN news if the fight will not be finalized manny pacquiao will fight junior welterweight titlist Yuri Foreman for his 8th division record title.. and Mayweathers CEO goldenboy is setting may to fight in England with Hattons lil bro Mathew Hatton http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=4705330
i think everybody has an astonishingly short memory, everybody is taking like Mayweather has ducked fighters all his career, lest we forget FM beat a young, undefeated great in diego corrales, beat ring legend Gatti, a prime castillo. He stopped Phillip Ndou when Ndou had a record of 31 wins 30 knockouts, beat sharmba Mitchell Zab judah and not forgetting a unbeaten ricky hatton,
i struggle to thik of a fighter who has a record as impressive as that with wins against top fighters in thier prime.
anonymous – jennings was beating cotto, lmfao reading ur article.
that guy dont know who matthew hatton is, e thinks e beat tszyu, anonymous u fool
Its all talk. They are just trying to go to the negotation table with another possible opponent so Pacman doesnt have any leverage. All part of the business. Once this Pacman fight gets made the next opponent for Money Maywheater should be Sugar Shane if he beats Berto.
hattan fans money move ?and a too safe style for tune up for manny fight,haven seen ricky brother fight does he fight sort similar as pac? be funny if he somehow get ko ed
chavez jr is a joke ,cmon,,,,,,,,how the hell can that lad be ready for a world championship fight,,,,,,,,,the only thing that impresses about him is his name,,,,he looked terrible in that last fight and ike he had somewhere else to be,mediocre and thats being kind,,,he,s not fit enough to carry pavlics spit bucket,,,,
I love mayweather but if he fights matt hatton , respect goes way down! M.hatton dint even look great vs love n dou he was good not great?
if he wnats to fight in england why not at least ricky hatton ? or amir khan ?
Michael Jennings would kick FM backside, he was beating Cotto, til he lost focus and got hit by a lucky punch, notice how Cotto has never mentioned about a re-match with Jennings…?
FM will know better than to tangle with Jennings.
He’s just causing a stir, Mayweather i can 100% guarantee would never ever fight Matthew Hatton now. Kell Brook or Michael Jennings are two of the best in Britain, and he’d never fight them either.
Mayweathers next fight – Pacquiao or Mosley
Who gives a crap…Pacquiao Mayweather is on for March 13! Once Pac signs off.
^ not sure what the guy above is chatting about ^
I agree with this article. i saw matthew hattons last fight and he was lucky to get a draw.MH is a joke
If floyd chooses this opponent he deserves to be shot. How about a real fight?! Manny, paul williams or even pavlik. He does always go on how he wants a challenge.
Matthew Hatton is a very good fighter, the way he beat Kosta Tzayo, and was unlucky against Pac-man, he has deserved his chance to face Mayweather.
No doubt if FM won, everyone will crow “I told you so” but he has to be at least 50-50 going in to the fight. FM is slippery, but I think Matthew Hatton’s power will win out in the end.
this is not surprising on floyd jr. i think floyd jr. lost his balls when manuel perez puts her reputation on him against the pacman
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they are accusing me of using steroids, wtf!!!! maybe they should check floyd jr. for steroids use. they say that steroid use shrinks your balls, and mayweather doesn’t have the balls to fight someone his own size. so who’s using steroids now.
I agree. Floyd VS Chavez Jr.
mayweather to scared ti get in the ring with manny he gonna end up like njones jr.
No need to go to england to fight Ricky Hatton (or Mathew..sorry,never heard of him). Just stay in USA and fight Chavez Jr. This should bring good money to Floyd and a good test to the young Chavez.
There’s no reason what-so-ever why Mayweather would fight anyone other than a title holder. He already had his tune-up. It’s time to work towards being undisputed or retire again.
2 TILLERS FIGHTERS MAKE ME LOOK TWICE AS FAST AND DESTRUCTIVE. i HAVE A IMAGE TO UPHOLD,WHY RISK IT,i AM NOT GOING ANYWHERE. MORE YOU MAKE AT ONCE , THE MORE PAY THE TAX MAN.
The writer maybe bias, but at least he has a good point.
I agree with anonymous I think fraud is really longing for fan affection! he saw the following of hatton, pacman and other mexican fighters! he likes to be loved but it was his fault! he’s arrogant and always rub the people the wrong way always! including his retarded old man!
shows you that mayweather is really a fraud!! this will make his credentials really look bad! he wants to pad up his winning record in the process damaging his legacy or lack therof!
he wants uk fans cheering his name,thats why hes picking mathew hatton !!
I am a fan of Mayweather but he gets NO respect from me if he fights this bum, i mean theres a lot of other fighters out there way better than Matthew the Bum Hattoon lol. If Mayweather loose i would be screaming fix and I mean dude your picking the weakest apple of the bunch come on show some nuts dawg.