Is Hatton Lacking Balls?

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  1. richard mossley

    richard mossley Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It is over 4 months since Paq decked Hatton, why has Hatton not announced his retirement. He clearly has retired judging by his triple chin, sure he has opened a Gym, but he sure has not used it, so why not announce he has retired and face up to reality?
     
    richard mossley, Sep 13, 2009
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  2. Mr Blair

    Mr Blair Member Full Member

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    The longer it takes to make a decision, I'm afraid the more likely it is he'll fight on. Idiotically.
     
    Mr Blair, Sep 13, 2009
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  3. Mr Butt

    Mr Butt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    lacking balls i dont think so
     
    Mr Butt, Sep 13, 2009
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  4. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    ricky owes nobody nothing...let him take as long as he wants / needs and if it doesnt happen, then it doesnt happen....if it does, all the best to him..
     
    doug.ie, Sep 13, 2009
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  5. Geiger

    Geiger Member Full Member

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    Nope
     
    Geiger, Sep 13, 2009
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  6. stork

    stork Active Member Full Member

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    It must be a hard decision for him. Obviously the longer he leaves it the worse decision it will be if he comes back and gets his ass handed to him by someone lesser than him. He's made some good money and there's no shame in losing to Mayweather and Paquiao. He really should retire, his punch resistance is gone.

    Hard for him to face and decide upon though as he's done nothing but box his whole adult life.
     
    stork, Sep 13, 2009
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  7. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    Someone who actually cares about him should show him an interview of Riddick Bowe speaking.....

    Not Paul 'The Stooge' Speak, someone like Billy Graham or Kerry Kayes, or his parents.
     
    Beeston Brawler, Sep 13, 2009
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  8. stork

    stork Active Member Full Member

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    If he keeps fighting this will be his destiny......
    Theres only so long you can use your chin as a defence
     
    stork, Sep 13, 2009
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  9. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    He hasn't always been chin first though..... his ego took over after the Tszyu fight, and in retrospect, it ruined him.

    IMO there are a lot of parallels to be drawn between the two.

    Both had padded records before beating a great fighter to top their division, both had battles with the bulge, both lost to the best fighter they faced.... both were chin first in defence!
     
    Beeston Brawler, Sep 13, 2009
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  10. djoc175

    djoc175 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No but he owes Billy Graham
     
    djoc175, Sep 13, 2009
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  11. stork

    stork Active Member Full Member

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    True he hasn't always been face first in everything. Only trouble is he has been like that against the top opposition he's faced. He got away with it most of the time but it caught up with him.
     
    stork, Sep 13, 2009
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  12. safc1990

    safc1990 Goodbye Bolo :( Full Member

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    But he has been down to the gym, you know the boxing gym?

    In all seriousness though I think it's time to retire, don't think he's shot physically but I have a feeling he may be mentally shot.
     
    safc1990, Sep 13, 2009
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  13. essexboy

    essexboy The Cat Full Member

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    Lacking balls is definitely the wrong term, lacking intelligence is more apt.
     
    essexboy, Sep 13, 2009
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  14. slip&counter

    slip&counter Gimme some X's and O's Full Member

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    hatton is by no means lacking balls but he's done, he got the most outta his talent level and should cash out quick while he still has his marbles
     
    slip&counter, Sep 13, 2009
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  15. nickythekid

    nickythekid Active Member Full Member

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    ^no need for me to post:good
     
    nickythekid, Sep 14, 2009
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