Devise a strategy for Ricky Hatton to beat Floyd Mayweather

I'm entering to "I'm Shipping up to Boston" by Dropkick Murphys. I'm fighting some Italian Dude, so the whole Irish vs Italian will be pretty sick :yep

I actually just got some news that he is holding out for a lower weight and more money...so there's a chance I might have to wait a couple months for another event/show to fight at. Sucks.

 

Maybe he just dont want to fight you!

whats your take on the hatton v mayweather fight? Im a brit, so be nice!

 

Throw a lot of punches, move his head, use the jab to get inside, and work the body like never before. Ricky needs to rough Floyd up and make him uncomfortable.

 

He doesn't want to fight me, but we were thinking that giving him my share of the purse might get the fight sealed.....we'll see. I just want to fight.

I think Mayweather is going to beat him rather easilly. I like Hatton too. I just don't think he is going to be as effective at 147lbs, and also I thik alot of people let Floyds skills overshadow his strength and toughness. He is a tough dude and strong, especially against a natural 140lber. I think Floyd will TKO him late.

Sorry man :-(

 

Its ok mate, we are all entitled to our opinion! I must admit, a fight like this with Ricky in, Im finding it hard to get the bias outta my head, it stops me thinking straight, therefore I still cant see Mayweather winning! It will be tough for Hatton, but with the right tactics and implementation, it can be done, just hope he gets it right on the night.

 

1) Bell rings.

2) Hatton punches Mayweather.

3) Hatton wins.

Not too technical but thats how i see it if Hatton wants to win.

 

I also may be way underestimating Hatton from the Collazo fight. I hope Hatton kicks his ass, I really do. I just don't really see it happening. :good

 

the first thing i would do is say take up Kostya Tszyu's help when he offered it to Hatton after they fought.
Tszyu told Ricky that if you ever need any help dont hesitate to call me.

some are wondering why i would say Hatton needs Tszyu's help.

well Tszyu could teach Hatton how to cut of the Ring better son Mayweather has no where to run. make him fight by closing the distance.
because when it came to cutting off the Ring and stalking Prey Kostya was the best.
Hatton probably could take some advice from Tszyu in Counter punching also which would help hatton get PBF.

after PBF jabs Hatton has to counter and with power shots thats the only way i see him beating PBF.

by learning how to cut off the Ring better and learning some much needed counterpunching.
Because Hatton already is great in close and aswell as body punching. its just a matter of learning how to get to a fast PBF.

 

If it's so simple, name the last fighter who was able to drag Mayweather into a war? Many have tried, none have succeeded.

If Hatton wants to win, he'll need to fight dirty. Apply hard pressure to Floyd, working the body. If you get him by the ropes, cut off his movement to the left with a nice strong headbutt (leading with your fists, of course). Every time he starts to get into an exchange, get into a clinch, and try to twist his wrist and shoulder backwards in the clinch. The only way Hatton stands a chance is if Floyd's arms and shoulders are hurting too bad for him to use his normal defense. If he abandons the shoulder roll, then he's got a chance, so everything Hatton does in the first four rounds should be with the focus of getting Mayweather to abandon his defense. If he can do that, then Mayweather won't be able to potshot. Also, he'll need to move forward quickly, even if that means being off-balance more than he's comfortable with. If Floyd does have to drop the shoulder roll, he'll start ducking and running, and the only way Hatton will be able to continue to land is by cutting off the ring (with his head and his fists) and by moving forward quickly enough to keep up with him.

 

I think the single most critical aspect to this fight for Hatton is to land a serious, significant shot in the first two rounds. He has got to get Mayweather's respect for his punching power early. That will force Mayweather to make adjustments.

If he doesn't dictate some portion of this fight Mayweather will take him apart round by round.

To hold things together Hatton should clinch, hold, push Floyd's head down, lean on him, hit him everywhere from the knees up, bull rushes head first, and do everything to keep the action as constant as possible. Rough house 101. This can undermine Floyd's patience and maybe make him make mistakes.

The last thing Hatton wants to do is stay on the outside or rely to much on countering. It'll be a long night if he relies extensively on countering. He has to attack and be prepared to eat some serious leather.

 

Throw as you're moving forward. Never set your fet because by the time you throw PBF will be out of range.

Hatton does this anyway so I doubt my phone will be ringing, he'll probablt stick with Graham.

 

It really comes down to this: he has to make Mayweather FIGHT. He's got to make it like Mayweather's first fight with Castillo, like Mayorga was able to do with Forrest, and so on with any other such examples. If Mayweather is allowed to be comfortable like against Gatti, Baldomir and DLH then he'll do the same type of thing to Hatton as he did to them. None of those guys really made Mayweather work. You've got to get on him like white on rice and make it so his only good option is to start trading frequently and fighting the way you want to. Good pressure fighters are able to do that to good boxers. But can Hatton do it to the best boxer?

 

PBF might bust his hands trying to break Hatton's hard head, then the fight will really be tough on PBF...Hatton's durability and physical strength are what make him dangerous to PBF, and if he FORCES a streetfight and PBF hurts a hand he could win...if Hatton is willing to eat 2 to land 1 he can make it a fight...

 

He should do what he always does. Pressure, pressure, pressure. Stay close, go to the body. Cut the ring off. Move, slip. Ruff Floyd up. Hold & hit, throw elbows if you have to.