Why is it that Hatton is finished but Cotto isn't?

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  1. Golden Boy 360

    Golden Boy 360 Boxing's Biggest Cash Cow Full Member

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    People are saying Ricky Hatton should retire yet don't say the same for Cotto. Miguel recieved a bigger beating against Pacquiao than Hatton did. Hatton was coming off a dominating victory over Malignaggi while Cotto was coming off a controversial "win" over Clottey. I would also like to add the beating Margarito gave cotto.
    So why is it that Hatton and not Cotto should retire? :think
     
  2. Zopilote

    Zopilote Dinamita Full Member

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    Both are done IMO
     
  3. Beenie

    Beenie Evolve already! Full Member

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    Short answer is that Cotto is better than Hatton.
     
  4. BlueApollo

    BlueApollo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Not the worst point. However, Cotto hasn't blown up to cruiserweight between fights that I know of. Between his own habits and the shots he's taken, there's more reason to believe that there's less left in Ricky.

    I actually wouldn't mind seeing them fight each other, it should have happened at 140 anyhow.
     
  5. caneman

    caneman 100% AllNatural Xylocaine Full Member

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    Cotto is still a force.

    As far as Hatton, how many more fights do you want to see a guy who always leaves his hands down before he gets truly hurt?
     
  6. the beaver

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    It's a valid point, not only that but both are of similar age.
     
  7. Stezzie

    Stezzie Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Because Hatton got knocked unconscious...
     
  8. Kayo-Kid

    Kayo-Kid Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Quite simply put, I dnt believe Hatton was ever as good as Cotto and as mentioned above he doesn't let himself go between fights.
     
  9. GrCh

    GrCh Active Member Full Member

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    Because Cotto is a better fighter.
     
  10. DobyZhee

    DobyZhee Loyal Member banned

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    both should fight each other..
     
  11. caneman

    caneman 100% AllNatural Xylocaine Full Member

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    Mismatch. Hatton - Marquez would be better.
     
  12. Arriba

    Arriba Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    A) Cotto is better

    B) There is a large-ish contingent of people who feel Cotto is finished as well

    C) If public perception is anything, Hatton's got some pretty shitty time off habits (by fighter standards) which cut a few years off of his career expectancy.

    D) Cotto has already sort of hinted that his retirement is coming up, sort of making it pointless for people to tell him to retire.
     
  13. truewarrior

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  14. truewarrior

    truewarrior Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hes done, accept it.
     
  15. snipe200

    snipe200 Active Member Full Member

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    this!