Do you see Ricky Hatton stopping Stewart?

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 24 Sep 2004, 10:18

Mike Stewart has never been stopped in 40 fights, though, as we know, he came perilously close to it a couple of times against Sharmba Mitchell. But there's no doubt he's tough and game and capable.
Just out of interest: do you see Hatton taking out the American?

REAL_DEAL · Post by **REAL_DEAL** » 24 Sep 2004, 10:19

got the short straw again?

Kilburn · Post by **Kilburn** » 24 Sep 2004, 10:23

I'm pretty sure Stewart will hear the final bell. But even if he doesn't who will really care?

DG. · Post by **DG.** » 24 Sep 2004, 10:46

Kilburn wrote:I'm pretty sure Stewart will hear the final bell. But even if he doesn't who will really care?

Old bones Ian · Post by **Old bones Ian** » 24 Sep 2004, 10:55

I can see him getting stopped by Hatton, maybe in the 9th or 10th.

Neri · Post by **Neri** » 24 Sep 2004, 11:53

I think this will be a points win for Hatton maybe a late knockdown included

Smit · Post by **Smit** » 24 Sep 2004, 12:09

Hatton by KO ...

But then again who really cares

DK2112 · Post by **DK2112** » 24 Sep 2004, 13:42

Hatton KO 6

but I couldn't care less

sweetscience · Post by **sweetscience** » 24 Sep 2004, 13:44

who gives a shit

that bill at the MEN is about as competetive as the WWF

DK2112 · Post by **DK2112** » 25 Sep 2004, 06:35

But as always the MEN arena will be packed full and when he wins they'll be chanting his name like he's just KO'd Cotto or something. No excuses now Ricky, fight someone genuinely talented (preferably with a pulse) or retire, because no one gives a shit if you beat the likes of Mike 'Big Joke' Stewart

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 25 Sep 2004, 08:23

No - I will be impressed if he does. Remember Vilches, stopped easily by Mitchell (every time he landed flush he fell), didn't look close to getting stopped by Hatton.

Hatton's power at the higher level is overated, although I can see him winning by a shut out and hurting Stewart, but he'll have to be alot better than he was vs Vilches.

Stewart I think could be Hatton's second best opponent (next to Magee), Phillips and Tackie were to worn at that stage (in hindsight).

E · Post by E » 25 Sep 2004, 11:38

Stewart's chances are very underated. He won't win, but I found him at 10-1 for the win, and considering Hague was 6-1 against Froch that is a good price.

Stewart is a decent fighter, mitchell just was the wrong style.....he beat Robinson for example...

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 25 Sep 2004, 12:15

If Hatton stops him it will be a massive statement on the world stage, Mitchell couldn't stop him after all...Sorry just getting the spin machine warmed up :P

Manos de Oro · Post by **Manos de Oro** » 25 Sep 2004, 13:56

Hatton can quite possibly stop him. But it would be like a track runner breaking the winner of the races record, after being lapped; it means nothing because of the timing.

Maddawg · Post by **Maddawg** » 25 Sep 2004, 13:59

Hatton = Yaaaaaaaaawwwwwwnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 25 Sep 2004, 15:35

Manos de Oro wrote:Hatton can quite possibly stop him. But it would be like a track runner breaking the winner of the races record, after being lapped; it means nothing because of the timing.

Whoa hold on, say that again...slllooooowwwlllyyy

I am a little behind on riddles.

REAL_DEAL · Post by **REAL_DEAL** » 25 Sep 2004, 15:37

steve689 wrote:
Manos de Oro wrote:Hatton can quite possibly stop him. But it would be like a track runner breaking the winner of the races record, after being lapped; it means nothing because of the timing.
Whoa hold on, say that again...slllooooowwwlllyyy I am a little behind on riddles.

interesting

i think he means mitchell beat up stewart in manchester so badly. whats the point of hatton doing it.

Manos de Oro · Post by **Manos de Oro** » 25 Sep 2004, 17:10

REAL_DEAL wrote:
steve689 wrote:
Manos de Oro wrote:Hatton can quite possibly stop him. But it would be like a track runner breaking the winner of the races record, after being lapped; it means nothing because of the timing.
Whoa hold on, say that again...slllooooowwwlllyyy I am a little behind on riddles.
interesting i think he means mitchell beat up stewart in manchester so badly. whats the point of hatton doing it.

Yep, even if Hatton puts on a devastating display and stops Stewart, we've already seen him over here get 'exposed'. He's damaged goods. If you imagine Hatton and Sharmba in a race, with Stewart as the finish line - Mitchell already won. Stewart, as we all saw, was outclassed by Sharmba last time out, he blatantly looks to be a level below the top guns. With a guy like that it's basically who gets to him first that recieves the kudos. Hatton beating him up is completely frivolous.

It's like Paula Radcliffe going over to Greece right now, running the marathon route and breaking the real winner's time. Great, but who cares? The time when it meant something has passed. There is no tension or any sense of a competative edge to the fight - which is why real boxing fans don't care anymore. Boxing at this level is all about timing, and Hatton/Warren's timing makes these types of fights (potentially good fights) so meaningless you feel like banging your head against a brick wall.

I'll still watch it since its free, though.