Matt Hatton vs Alfonso Gomez

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  1. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    Not exactly a high skill level fight, but one I think would be suitable as a decent undercard for b.a.d. card.

    Either way, I'm not asking if you'd want to see this, as I'm sure not too many would, other than fanatics like myself, rather who do you think wins if it ever did happen?

    We already know what happens to Gomez when he steps up to world class, but he isn't exactly a taxi driver, and he has ALOT of heart. And Matt seems to be quickly getting better with every fight. But based on how much Gomez stuggled with Karass (only winning because of point deductions), I'm gonna say Matt will be able to pull out a close decision.

    M.Hatton SD A.Gomez.

    Thoughts?
     
  2. kgs83

    kgs83 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Thinking about it, it would be a great match up.....Gomez for me
     
  3. jcrh22

    jcrh22 Active Member Full Member

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    I would go for Gomez, he may not do it at world class but he takes Matt by UD. Too fast and smooth.
     
  4. Hitman-Fan

    Hitman-Fan Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Great question!

    I would go for Alfonso by close UD

    If it was in England I would go for a draw!

    But I think Alfonso out works Hatton, more skills and has been in with better competition
     
  5. Bad Dog

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    Gomez by ****.
     
  6. Boom_Boom

    Boom_Boom R.I.P Boxing 6/9/12 Full Member

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    Gomez is a lot better than people make him out to be. He is the welterweight gatekeeper, thats not bad considering hes in one of the deepest if not the deepest division of the sport.

    Personally I would rather see a Gomez/D.Rodriguez fight along with M.Hatton/Malinaggi
     
  7. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    Very good point. :think

    I may be giving Matt a little benefit of the doubt here, as I thought his boxing ability has ascended enough as of his last fight to give someone like Alfonso a life and death match.
     
  8. Hatesrats

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    Would depend on where the fight is held. I think they're pretty evenly matched.
     
  10. HitBattousai

    HitBattousai Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Not that it was easy per se, but Gomez didn't struggle too much with Karass, the scorecards were pretty whack for that fight. Karass only clearly won one round while Gomez won four clearly with one being close. Gomez is the better technician, a little bigger, little faster, more durable, and a little more powerful in a battle of light punchers. He'd probably win by UD.
     
  11. jpab19

    jpab19 Exploding Muffin Dad Full Member

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    I'd go with Gomez by UD. He's fought better fighters, is probably a little quicker and more power. But I could see Hatton winning on cuts.
     
  12. RonnieHornschuh

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    Hatton gets smashed!
     
  13. BENNY BLANCO

    BENNY BLANCO R.I.P. Brooklyn1550 Full Member

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    This seems more appropriate on ESPN than a HBO undercard fight.
     
  14. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    Yea I could see this being a fnf main event.
     
  15. Ilesey

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    Good fight, Gomez does him on points.