I just watched the Hatton/Tzyu fight. Hatton basically seemed to smother him to death. While realizing Tzyu and PBF have different styles I'm wondering if Ricky will try the same tactics. If so, I see Ricky getting picked off at PBF's will. PBF will run more, but if he can take Oscar's larger size, then I don't see Ricky doing much. What style changes do you think Hatton will try, if any?
He probably win approach the Mayweather fight the same way - pressure, smother, and rough up on the inside. However, if he fights this way, he will get picked apart coming in and will have to deal with Floyd's lateral movement on top of it. What Ricky needs to do is work his way in with quick/hard jabs along with more head movement. Hatton would be smart to employ feints on the outside ala Duran against Leonard in the 1st fight. He should work from different angles when Floyd is on the ropes.
The holding in the Tszyu fight was non-stop which, while effective, may not be tolerated by the ref in Vegas. I don't see how he's gonna to apply pressure without holding. He can't match Floyd's handspeed. This whole match might be a jabfest.
