Matthew Hatton vs Ryan Rhodes @ 154

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  1. greatmategreat

    greatmategreat Member Full Member

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    Someone mentioned in the other thread how much better Hatton fared against Alvarez than Rhodes.

    So, who takes it?
     
    greatmategreat, Oct 28, 2011
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  2. Smoggy7188

    Smoggy7188 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Rhodes stops him late on, Hattons work rate will have some effect early but Rhodes skill will tell in the end.
     
    Smoggy7188, Oct 28, 2011
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  3. skel1983

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    Hatton would not fight Rhodes at 154. I would back Rhodes.
     
    skel1983, Oct 28, 2011
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  4. GazOC

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    I think Rhodes has enough left to take it on points. The 2 performances against Alvarez don't count for much (anything!) here IMHO.
     
    GazOC, Oct 28, 2011
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  5. Mandanda

    Mandanda SkillspayBills Full Member

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    Go for Rhodes on points, Just think his style would be hard for Hatton who lacks a lot in speed and head movement. Ryan would also hurt him with his punches and could see a similar brave display from Hatton who sees the final bell.
     
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  6. NO MAS

    NO MAS Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Rhodes for me in this...:yep

    He has too much savvy, hits hard and would do the weight a lot better...:yep

    Rhodes by TKO in the Championship Rounds...:deal
     
    NO MAS, Oct 28, 2011
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  7. LHL

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    Rhodes late on this i think would be an entertaining fight.
     
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  8. GazOC

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    edit?;)
     
    GazOC, Oct 28, 2011
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  9. Split Decision

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    No way Ricky would take this fight, Rhodes stops Matt before 8th
     
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  10. Bill C84

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    Rhodes takes this, probably on points Hatton has a decent chin and enough experience to last the distance IMO.
     
    Bill C84, Oct 29, 2011
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  11. KingCobra

    KingCobra IBF World Champion Full Member

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    Don't know if Rhodes would be able to stop Hatton and getting a decision on a Hatton card could be a problem.
     
    KingCobra, Oct 29, 2011
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