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Notice that Hatton was falling forward before hitting the turnbuckle -- if that wasn't there he most likely would have fallen flat on his face...
It wasn't so much a case of power as it was of beautiful speed and timing. Hatton was caught lunging in full force, and so his own momentum...
Funny that this thread should come up, because I just noticed that Sugar himself has made a comment about Mayweather after the Hatton fight:...
"Ricky's still a young man and there's a few more fights left in the kid," said Leonard. "He should take a nice long break and spend time with his...
Mayweather is a great fighter, but let's not get too excited here..I would pick most, if not all the fighters you mentioned to beat him prime for...
Mayweather would do a number on Khan. Khan's leaky defense and agressive boxer-puncher style is absolutely made for Mayweather's slick...
That would be sweet. He should make the fight with Cotto, I think he'd do a number on him.
Granted, I may not have quoted Mayweather perfectly in the title, but that's what I remember him saying after the fight. Will he retire...
Hatton is not a B class fighter. It's just that Mayweather is above A class -- he's one of the best defensive boxers to ever step into the ring....
Actually, I was more impressed with Hatton's effort than DLH's.
A pity that Mayweather can show class after this fight and give credit where credit is due, but his fans can't.
Guts, guts, guts. He made a fan out of me tonight.
I love both fighters. I have Sweet Pea ahead, but they're both defensive genius', and it's a pleasure to watch them work in the ring.
Yes, this really is a stupid thread. Being beaten by the P4P 1 isn't being exposed. Hatton had his moments, but Mayweather is a step above. This...