Why No Talk On Malignaggi vs Hatton?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by See Me Flow, Nov 17, 2008.


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  1. stonerose

    stonerose Guest

    i think hatton will be the first to say its time to quit if he loses.
     
    stonerose, Nov 17, 2008
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  2. NickBarker

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    I think this is important. I'm sure that Hatton is still quite popular in the U.K., as well as having superior U.S. recognizablity in relation to better pound-for-pound fighters, both American and foreign. However, on ESB there has been a noticeable erosion in vocal fanhood for Hatton since Mayweather and, less importantly, Lazcano.

    Considering that these two shared a card in May in which each performed poorly, it is not surprising that this is not generating a great deal of hype. Yet, it is a significant fight. Hatton is the lineal champion at junior welterweight and Malignaggi is almost universally regarded as the #1 contender in the division. Anytime a bout occurs with those general features, it is important.
     
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  3. Broxi

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    Well, let's be honest, Paulie aint exactly P4P No1 Mayweather Jr is he? Mayweather was the fight Ricky had built up to all his career, in the end he got a little over-excited and little bit stupid and got himself KO'd but it was still one of the biggest boxing events in recent years.

    I think this will be a very tough fight for Hatton, maybe with an upset on the cars but lets not kid ourselves that this is anything more than a pre-cursor to a fight with DLH or Pacquiao next year.
     
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  4. TFFP

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    Isn't that why this should be really important?

    Not only in terms of the division, where its a hugely relevant fight, but for Hatton its massive. If he wins he likely gets mega fights with Hoya/Pac/Marquez if he loses its time to take up darts full-time.
     
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  5. See Me Flow

    See Me Flow The Pharaoh of Boxing Full Member

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    Wooo! :lol: Seriously, don't get too overconfident.

    Paulie is not a world beater by any means. But honesty speaking, Hatton looked shot in his last fight - the worst I've ever seen him look. I think Paulie has just enough to squeak out a close decision. Why is that so impossible?
     
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  6. Arran

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    Yeah but none of these circus fights will be as big as the Mayweather fight was.
     
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  7. Arran

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    I would offer you an avater bet but I already have one with Pauliemayweather that lasts until Jan 1st 2010.
     
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  8. Arriba

    Arriba Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Is it on this fight?
     
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  9. Arran

    Arran Boxing Junkie banned

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    yeah, I have Hatton obviously.
     
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  10. bigmarkd86

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    Take it you got the talk started on this fight now flow lol.
     
    bigmarkd86, Nov 17, 2008
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  11. Arriba

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    Ya don't say :lol:
     
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  12. See Me Flow

    See Me Flow The Pharaoh of Boxing Full Member

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    Like I said, the fight is going to be close. It could go to either fighter. Would it shock me if Hatton won? Of course not. But Hatton fans should equally be reserved about the good possibility of a Malignaggi upset.

    The only wagering I'll do will be Vegas. Thanks but no thanks. :D
     
    See Me Flow, Nov 17, 2008
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  13. Arran

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    Hatton with ease, it wont go past 10.
     
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  14. NickBarker

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    I look at this as a very difficult fight to call. However, I would be astonished if Hatton were able to stop Malignaggi.
     
    NickBarker, Nov 17, 2008
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  15. See Me Flow

    See Me Flow The Pharaoh of Boxing Full Member

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    Good point. If Cotto couldn't stop a broken jaw Malignaggi, what makes people think a depleted Hatton is going to steamroll Paulie? Still haven't received a solid explanation as to why other than Ricky Hatton can do it because he's Ricky Hatton.
     
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