Can Ricky Hatton maintain this workrate, skill and intensity on a comeback?

No

 

I dont know,and no one else here does....end thread?

 

i think he can.... the key is just being patient. Gotta put in the time and training, dont get over-ambitious, and matchup with some easy fights that give your style an advantage...

 

His punch resistance and stamina will show to be seriously eroded. You don't blow up and coke up and then come back 3 1/2 years and prove to still have it. The fact he's fighting at 147 (Good in a sense he can't make JR WW) will make him have to probably work harder since Hatton isn't much of a puncher at that weight. Marciano tried coming back after 3 years off blowing up to 230-240 and he just didn't have it so he stopped. Hatton was a face first brawler already past his prime prior to getting concussed by Pac... unfortunately I don't believe he has much left physically. I hope the best for him, though.

 

Malignaggi was talking today about how that fight is the most misrepresentative of his career and Buddy ****ed his whole game up.
On the matter at hand,I'd have to say that he would have to pace himself a bit more at this stage.
Would be nice if he could discover that jab he used to have in the WBU days.

 

No he can't because he's done but he doesn't realize it. This is the truth!

Now there are many fighters who are ready to KO him again at 147.

 

Khan would stop Hatton. Khan has elite speed and workrate. Hatton at this stage won't even be as good as Maidana. Definitely not better or more skilled than PED Peterson.

 

I'de say he's been living healthy for at least 12 months, he looks in good shape he can still be a force to be reckoned with.

 

Who's training him ?