Hatton v Pacquiao

[Numbers]

I've watched it a few times now and I just don't get it. Hatton was shit... yes Manny was brilliant, fast, strong, busy.

We knew this, Hatton knew this. He was looking good on the mits etc. Manny was exercising what we were seeing him practise on the mits with Roach, Hatton done nothing I expected him to do.

He didn't look right from the off, heavy footed, no fluidity, nothing.

 

[TrippyLondoner]

Maybe nerves got the better of Hatton? Sounds it.

 

[dlx1]

messed up

 

[Mikey77]

Jim Watt's commentary was spot on as usual in that Youtube link. He said he expected a cagey fight, and that's the problem with Hatton. He just never is cagey when he should be. Running forward and getting caught just isn't good boxing.

 

[8ball]

messed up

Thanks for the link.

Fuckin' ell - that last punch . .

Still, from what I've seen Hatton's style is just to keep moving forward - seemed to take Pacquaio a minute to figure him out but once that was done it was basically an assassination.

Obviously this was just youtube quality but Pacquaio looks to have a pretty good chin - Hatton landed a couple of heavy-looking ones - it looked like he landed a heavy right hook amongst them but that doesn't seem to be on the fight stats.

Don't think I'd have been best pleased if I'd gone PPV.

 

[Mikey77]

it looked like he landed a heavy right hook amongst them but that doesn't seem to be on the fight stats.

He seemed to shake Pacquiao up with a straight right hand when he caught Pacquiao coming forward. That's the great shame of it. If he did fight a cagey fight he might have actually landed some decent shots.

 

[Rollem]

I've watched it a few times now and I just don't get it. Hatton was shit... yes Manny was brilliant, fast, strong, busy.

We knew this, Hatton knew this. He was looking good on the mits etc. Manny was exercising what we were seeing him practise on the mits with Roach, Hatton done nothing I expected him to do.

He didn't look right from the off, heavy footed, no fluidity, nothing.

he didnt did he he looked distinctly amateur

i did not enjoy watching that fight

 

[Paulie Tandoori]

messed up

thanks for the link, couldn't find one earlier on. hatton was destroyed. painful stuff all round really, pacquiao looks one hell of a fighter.

 

[bonjour]

Maybe nerves got the better of Hatton? Sounds it.

No, it's basically that Pacquiao is a better fighter, much better.

 

[upsidedownwalrus]

No, it's basically that Pacquiao is a better fighter, much better.

Yep. Hatton has been a good fighter, but just never quite in that 'world class' bracket.

 

[Mikey77]

Hatton was quoted as saying that he didn't stick to his game plan and went back to his "head first" style of fighting. Unfortunately, that was exactly what Pacman's trainers said he would do before the fight. Roach said Hatton just doesn't have the ability to change his style.

 

[internetstalker]

Yep. Hatton has been a good fighter, but just never quite in that 'world class' bracket.

I think I know what you mean, but think 'world class' is the wrong definition.

Hatton has definately been 'world class', it was the next stage up he struggled with.

That superfight, superstar stage IYSWIM (which I assume is what you mean)

 

[handy1]

Totally outclassed,i don't think anyone apart from Roach saw that coming.

Hatton must retire,i hope we don't hear all the "one last fight at home for the fans" crap,anymore bouts will be a moneyspinner,nothing more.It's the one reason i've lost interest in Hatton since he started fighting in Vegas,all the bollocks about staying normal and real,it's about money be honest about that.

Manny? fuckinell,he just gets better. As Emanuel Stewart pointed out in the commentry,he landed a punch and slipped one at the same time.His hand speed is outstanding and his footwork is as good as Durans,who had arguably the best.

Had i been asked before this bout who would win between Manny and PBFM
i would have said the only winner would be Flloyd,i have changed my mind.

Manny=all time great,and so very likeable too

 

[upsidedownwalrus]

I think I know what you mean, but think 'world class' is the wrong definition.

Hatton has definately been 'world class', it was the next stage up he struggled with.

That superfight, superstar stage IYSWIM (which I assume is what you mean)

Yeah. I basically mean he's never quite been a proper pound for pound contender...

 

[Gingerman]

Manny=all time great,and so very likeable too

Yep a lovely humble guy,would love to see him kick Mayweathers arrogant arse

 

[Rollem]

Yep a lovely humble guy,would love to see him kick Mayweathers arrogant arse

actually, if these two fight, i want mayweather to win. i surprise myself sometimes

 

[upsidedownwalrus]

actually, if these two fight, i want mayweather to win. i surprise myself sometimes

 

[100% masahiko]

tbf, most thought Hatton would lose on points...

Pacman vs Mayweather? Pacman of course!!! (Only cos I can get free Filipino curries if he wins).

Wish I'd stuck a hundred on pacman. Can't believe UK bookies were offering 2-1

How the fuck did I miss that. at self (the odds, I mean)

Me too.