Ricky Hatton's Record is actually Very Good!

Bro.....I'm right there wit you on this. No one is claiming Ricky was some phenom. Rick was a blue collar type of fighter who did far better than anyone probably expected. MOST don't have close a career even remotely close to what Ricky has accomplished and for that Ricky is going to the HALL. And he's one of the best british fighters of all time so that has to say a lot for Hatton's career.

 

Pretty much agree with this. He done well and achieved alot with the tools he had. The UK support he managed to pick up along the way, made his career a heck of a roller coaster ride.

He may never have achieved that elite level he wanted, but he can be damn proud of his career.

 

he's good. but... nah

 

Good post.Before fighting Tszyu no one ever accused him of being boring,protected yes but never boring.He simply didn't fight in the style he used post Tszyu.One reason for it was the higher level of opposition i think he simply felt more secure spoiling on the inside against those guys rather than at distance.Another thing in my opinion was he was nowhere near as fit after fighting Tszyu.On the way up he was fighting 4,5 and 6 times a year there was hardly any time between fights to get out of shape because he was basically always training for fights.After winning the title fighting only 2 and 3 times a year gave him plenty of time to get out of shape and indulge himself with beer and pies,and it must have took one helluva effort to get back in shape,i really think that was one of the major reasons for his demise.He was never an A Level guy though B at best.

 

his best win was against kosta in a wrestling match. I dont know why he's able to fight floyd and pac.

 

Hatton is/was vastly overrated.

Tszyu was done by the time Ricky fought him.
Malignaggi was the worst version of himself, no doubt.
Urango was a straight forward fighter with power.
Collazo was never anything special at all.

And the rest are domestic level talents at best.

IF a guy like Khan beat Alexander or Bradley, I think he'd **** on Hatton's record already.

Hatton was a B-level fighter and was entertaining to watch.

 

sure about that?

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I wasn't looking for you intentionally. I just remembered a poll thread about this topic and did a search to see what the results were.

 

Busted!

My mind changes day-to-day bro

 

Ricky beat Castillo enough said.. leave him alone he was a ****en world champion...
2 losses just 2 and to who. Pacman and money may .Again it speaks for itself.....Also I was at the Collazo fight he did not lose he just lost 2 rounds other than that he sc ored a knock down ..what is wrong with you people...Ali had losses nobody takes anything away from him.........

 

Ricky was never the most gifted fighter, but he took on any challenge! there is no disgrace in his two losses. He can be much more proud to have taken on two all time greats and lost than people who just fight easy opponents. Ricky strived to fight and be the best and whilst not everybody needs to like him, surely his heart and desire need to be respected.

 

Hatton is a good fighter, but not part of the elite

 

His record is very respectable.

Wins over Castillo, Urango, Paulie, Collazo and Tszyu are pretty good wins.

Even the fights with Warren were always againsed tough guys, he never fought no chinney ****ers who were there to fall over and make him look great.

Anyone with Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao on their resume deserves a pat on the back for effort and balls!

 

Undefeated in his prime at 140

Underrated fighter, just a pity he didnt go across the pond to fight 3-4 years sooner before his lifestyle between fights caught up with his body.

Gets too much hate, especially from British fans.

 

Dam, I always wanted a fight between Cotto and Hatton but never came true. **** now is pointless at least Hatton need a few wins to get in shape and full confidence, and of course the fight being at 147.