How does Hatton overcome height & reach disadvantages against PBF?

Don't forget Hatton is pretty fast as well. He's going to have to the stay on the inside, cut off the ring and go to the body. Fortunately for him, this is exactly his style, and that's bad for Mayweather.

 

Good summary; I agree.

 

Hatton doesn't fight at range, so it shouldn't be a disadvantage. If Joe Frazier fought Nikolai Valuev, do you think Frazier would be kept at range? Of course not. Henry Armstrong could fight Mark Breland, but he's still be within a punching distance at all times.

Height and reach is only an advantage if the styles dictate it to be. Hatton being smaller won't mean a thing against Floyd.

 

He would have to be willing to take 3 to land one and unfortunatly he woul dhave to do some holding. WHen he gets inside he would have to grapple and stay in there

 

How to beat height and reach:

1. Timing... okay Floyd has good reflexes, so thats out.

2. Activity...bingo! The swarmer can beat the boxer. Just keep chasing and keep throwing your hands. Floyd will keep running away and maybe you get a decision based on agression or a possibly stoppage if a good shot gets trhough. (this is the best bet, but Floyd is really good at running, so even with this strategy, Hatton is an underdog)

 

Well hatton needs non stop pressure. Also don't underestimate his speed, in fact his manager hobson has already said that if they fight was at 147 the might bring ricky in light so as not to compromise his speed depending on how his body develops over a full training camp for 147. In short Hattons speed is incredibly underrated as is his subtle head movement. He can get on the inside and slow down PBF by getting to his body. (As regards the last part there I said that in 2005 and my opinion hasn't changed).

 

Bodyshots and pressure. He'll do fine taking Floyd's shots and all but its his skin that I'm worried about. I'd like to see his skin hold up for 12 rounds but I don't see Ricky scoring enough points in the process.

Floyd wins.

 

IMO they are very physically similar. I dont think there will be any size advantage whatsoever.

 

fighting at 140.

 

hatton will have to overcome massive talent disadvantages!!!!