Both in their respective primes, who takes it? Always been curious about this, Zab has great power and the ability to hurt Ricky badly I think, but the question is could he keep him down or hurt him enough to win a decision? I could also see Hattons relentless pressure wearing down Judah, forcing a late stoppage or comfortable points decision. He never has been the strongest fighter mentally.
Zab would do what Manny did, Witter probably would too. Hatton is very susceptable to southpaws and had problems with lower level ones like Collazo, Magee and even Thaxton
Hatton would have to employ all the rough-housing and pressure that he did against Tszyu to get past Judah, and even then there's the danger of him getting clocked by a Judah uppercut. Both men have weaknesses to the other's style, but you have to take into account that Judah was outweighed by the likes of Cotto and Clottey at welterweight. I think it would have been the toughest test of Hatton's career, despite their differing results against Kostya Tszyu.
Damn, thought more people would be picking Hatton to be honest. I agree though, Zab gives him all he can handle, especially in the early rounds.
This is a great post and pretty much how I see it. From a styles perspective this is a really intriguing matchup, both guys have weaknesses that the other can exploit.
1. It's not about levels its about styles, but yes Hatton and Judah are approx the same level 2. Yes he is that isn't bad and most of the men he lost to would beat Hatton and would Hatton beat Spinks 3. He didn't wear down the stretch at 140lbs if you watch his distance fights there 4. When underestimating his foe and not training, when fully trained he came the closest to beating a healthy Mayweather 5. Well many thought Judah beat Spinks and Spinks is arguably better than anyone Hatton beat. He also beat Witter who is better than Hatton's second best win. 6. ramble ramble ramble
Sounds about right. I could also see Judah lasting the distance by going into survival mode after getting badly hurt in one of the middle rounds while slightly up on the cards.
