Will Matthew Hatton be next for Mayweather?
December 29th, 2009
By William Mackay: I don’t know about you, but I’ve pretty much given up on the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao fight. I don’t think it’s going to happen the way things are looking. Neither of these two fighters appears to be close to giving in and coming to an agreement about the drug testing. Mayweather wants random blood testing all the way through the training period up through the 30 days before the fight, whereas Pacquiao wants the blood testing to stop at 30 days before fight.
Matthew Hatton would be in deep trouble if he ends up getting the nod for the fight. Hatton appears to be a 2nd tier welterweight, and not at the elite level right now. I don’t know how Mayweather could pick him at this point. Hatton doesn’t have the power that his older brother Ricky Hatton does, and isn’t very fast either. Mayweather would make quick work of him if he ends up fighting this guy.
There are countless other options for Mayweather and alternate opponent other than Hatton. Of course, Mayweather would look great in destroying Hatton if they were to fight, but it would be such a mismatch it wouldn’t even be fair. Mayweather would have to carry him to get this fight to go any length of time.
If Mayweather jumps on Matthew Hatton early or applies any kind of steady pressure, there’s a good chance that Hatton will fold. He hasn’t been in the ring with anyone nearly as good as Mayweather. Recently, Hatton fought to a 12 round draw with Lovemore N’dou in November. That was probably the best opponent of Hatton’s career, sad to say. Mayweather would dominate a fighter like N’dou, which tells you that Hatton wouldn’t have a chance.
I just can’t see why Mayweather would want to pick a fight against Matthew Hatton, but then again, I didn’t see the point in selecting a lightweight, Juan Manuel Marquez, for Mayweather’s last fight. Mayweather needs to be going after top welterweights like Shane Mosley, Miguel Cotto or Andre Berto. Those are the fights that boxing fans want to see, if Mayweather can’t come to an agreement for a fight against Pacquiao.
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if mayweather is that desperate to fight a brit in the uk,then go for a natural 147lb unbeaten british champ kell brook or even 154lb ryan rhodes.they are better opps than hatton.
shame shame shame mayweather jr complete docker
If mayweather fights hatton, then any so called boxing fan who would pay to watch it live or on pay per view should literally be labelled a complete and utter traitor of the sport!
It would be a disgrace if this fight happens. I mean Mayweather needs to fight an A caliber fighter not a BUM in Matthew Hatton, who is a lesser version of his overrated brother.
No disrespect to Matthew Hatton but he is not in his brother’s league and look what happened to Ricky! This fight should not happen and I can’t see Mayweather making those 10 figure pay days that he always mentions off the back of this fight because your only as good as the guy infront of you.
No disrespect to Matthew Hatton but he is not in his brother’s league and look what happened to Ricky! This fight should not happen and I can’t see Mayweather making those 1
0 figure pay days that he always mentions off the back of this fight because your only as good as the guy infront of you.
see what i mean mayweather is picker and dodger what a low he becomes. its such a shame
To joriz im from the uk although matthew has got a decent fan base it is no where near of the scale that ricky has i think it will even struggle to sell in the uk total mismatch matthew dosnt stand a chance.I must admit that the thought of amir facing floyd has crossed my mind i dont think amir would win but he would deffinately pose more problems to floyd in the ring a more intrsting fight for boxing fans and he should do 147 easily i think amir is a big junior welterweight.
I RATHER SE MAYWHEATER BEATING UP HIS WIFE
THAN SEE HIM BEATING UP A RETARDED LIKE HATTON
This would be a waste of time, I rather see Floyd retire than to fight Matthew Hatton, damn I would rather see Floyd sparr than to see this fight.
If Mosley gets by Berto, then I would say he would be a great replacement…I’d pay fifty or sixty for that.
A mismatch in favor of Mayweather is the only way he can preserve his unbeaten record. So i cannot imagine him wanting to fight someone with Manny’s caliber.
Instead, Floyd can settle to fight the likes of Calderon, Montiel etc.
Matthew is barely a fringe contender.This would look worse on Mayweather compared to Manny fighting Malignaggi.
No surprise at all. It’s such a mayweather move. But i heard the fight will click among the britons. Bottom line is he’l still get millions in that fight even though britons are the only audience. Money is the only thing that matters to him anyway. although if i were them, Amir khan may have a better chance with floyd if you just want to pick a briton to fight PBF. Amir can go to 147 pretty easily, i think.
Ofc he will be his next opponent, thats what maytrash wants. He keeps dodging fighters he fears.
Good points, but who is available for beginning of year 2010?? let`s say march??