Hatton fight - Opinions

That was actually quite funny

 

Ditto.

I find it quite a lot with regard to a few fighters. For instance I think I post much more often than I would like in an on-the-face-of-it negative manner about Kelly Pavlik who I actually love, but gets ridiculously overhyped on the general forum.

It's a shame.

 

Hatton nearly was badly rocked twice, had he have went down in 10th i agree with Pride that he would have gotton up anyway and cracked on the same as his legs were fine, regardless his defence at times was shocking and needs more work...

On the plus side we saw things from Hatton that we needed to see, he has obviously addressed some sides to his game, the way he picked his shots was lovely to watch, his lateral movement was back, patience, stamina, timing, extensive tool box, the list goes on for me.

I saw a much improved Hatton and probably the best Hatton in years.

For the record Laczano was cut from the same piece of rock as Ray Oliveira....hard hard man.

 

I think you lot are kidding yourself if you think you are going to see some kind of "new" Hatton with a great defence. Granted his stamina was good but the reason he looked the best he has done in years is because he was in with a fighter that made him look good.

I don't want people to think I'm having a pop at Hatton but this talk of Hatton "working on things" needs to stop. He is what he is, theres no-one to beat him at 140, he stands no chance against Mayweather & his best hope of a super fight is against Pacman.

 

While he can't acquire a defence at his stage, he was just reckless at times, and against better opposition this costs him

I was looking for more consideration in his work but it wasn't there

If he'd just take his time a little more he could avoid a lot of the shots he takes IMO

 

He was reckless at times and i think that was partly irradicated vs Laczano, could have been more cautious, but a definate improvement.

I saw more consideration in his work....

 

I'd love to agree, but I could only give him a 5 or 6 out of 10 the other night, sadly

As dan-b says, maybe I'm expecting him to change when it isn't gonna happen

 

I didn't see him shipping loads of shots or anything. I think you are overeacting a touch. But this is the problem with Hatton in general. He fights an opponent that makes him look good & suddenly the expectations are up again. He never put that much consideration into his attacks he just used to get away with it more. How many times after a fight have you heard him say "I think I smothered my work a touch"? Thats just what he does & he can still be effective with it but he should forget the 147 guys because all he'll get is another beating.

 

Fair enough thats what its all about, Boxing is opinions, i just think from opening bell he was very considerate as to how he went in, some of the shots he picked and placed were of 'The Elite' class, towards the end of the fight he was getting careless when he should have taken even more care....but thats Hatton.

I hope he changes, just a few small tweaks to movement, defense and outside work would do him wonders.... they have already brought guys in to help these areas, hope it does.

 

Use of the jab effectively, at times, by Hatton was pleasing to see.

 

I thought he fought pretty well. Good to see he's back.

 

I agree. 3, or 4, fights at very most then he's gone. Enjoy him while he's here.

 

Same old Hatton. Very skilled but technically flawed. Defence doesn't even enter his mind. Good old tenacious Hatton.

Lazcano is tough as ****.

Hatton has learnt nothing from the Floyd fight and a rematch will prove nothing. Ricky had to work on his technique and defence but it looks like he never will. I think it's a mental thing. What he can do and what he does is different things. I've seen Hatton work on defence in training and he can do it. I've seen him look technically better in training but he gets in the ring and just goes for it.

 

I watched the Hatton fight in the Butlin's Sports Bar last Friday. Might have been to do with his opponent but one thing that struck me was Hatton's handspeed. I've never really thought of him as a really quick fighter but his hands looked really fast, even if his accuracy wasn't the best.

I can't remember which round it was but Hatton did look hurt to me when the ref stopped for his laces. They had music playing in the bar so I couldn't hear the commentator's views on this.

I also watched the N'dou V Malignaggi fight. Even though I kind of knew what was coming up I was nearly crying with laughter at Malignaggi's hair.

In the last few days I have read articles by Warren and Colin Hart suggesting Hatton should retire now but I'm sure he has got enough in the tank to get past Malignaggi.

 

watched it in a packed bar in cork with a gallon of guinness down my neck,so i don't know if my view is distorted.i just thought he was so,so.stamina wise he looked much improved,and overall he looked closer to the old hatton but without that same intensity.once again i may have had too much to drink but i didn't get the impression he was badly hurt at all in the 8th and 10th and it's nonsense the way people are saying he was saved by the referee stopping it to tie his lace.overall i just get the impression he's a fighter in decline.