What is everyone expecting of Hatton?

[Londonirish]

I wouldn't be surprised if he struggles if the fight goes into the later rounds.

I think that would be a decent Result?

[ThereByTheGrace]

I think he'll win, and win well. Senchenko is made for him and I cannot for the life of me see him beating Hatton and adding to the top 2 boxers from the era who he has lost to.

[Final round]

I think he'll win, and win well. Senchenko is made for him and I cannot for the life of me see him beating Hatton and adding to the top 2 boxers from the era who he has lost to.

I hope you're right , the outcome I'd really like is for Ricky to have one last hurrah, put on a show and walk away a happy man knowing that he was better than most of his generation.

[JLP]

Will Carol be at ringside? It won't seem right if she isn't there hiding behind her bottle of gin or whatever it is she smuggled in to the fights.

[Manchester Hitman]

Will Carol be at ringside? It won't seem right if she isn't there hiding behind her bottle of gin or whatever it is she smuggled in to the fights.

yeah I think she will be along with Matt - I don't think Ray will be anywhere to seen though.

[andeeholden]

Will Carol be at ringside? It won't seem right if she isn't there hiding behind her bottle of gin or whatever it is she smuggled in to the fights.

yeah I think she will be along with Matt - I don't think Ray will be anywhere to seen though.

Ricky is supposedly certain neither of his parents are attending. Matt more than likely will though

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/ri ... er-1377321

In answer to the original thread: I think Ricky wins on points or perhaps late stoppage. I'm going to the fight and just the thought of what the atmosphere will be like already gets me excited, so God knows how much it'll get Ricky up for it!

[jimcook]

3 n a half years is a long time to be out, especially if it s on beer,curries,and drugs. add to that going up a division, and an opponent who must have a considerable reach and size advantages... remember how hatton easily dealt with castillo. now hatton is castillos position , it wouldnt surprise me if hes beaten quite easily in this one.

[palooka]

3 n a half years is a long time to be out, especially if it s on beer,curries,and drugs. add to that going up a division, and an opponent who must have a considerable reach and size advantages... remember how hatton easily dealt with castillo. now hatton is castillos position , it wouldnt surprise me if hes beaten quite easily in this one.

I've had 21 years out on beers curries and drugs Jim and was looking for inspiration; do you think the horse has bolted? :(

[TheCobra]

3 n a half years is a long time to be out, especially if it s on beer,curries,and drugs. add to that going up a division, and an opponent who must have a considerable reach and size advantages... remember how hatton easily dealt with castillo. now hatton is castillos position , it wouldnt surprise me if hes beaten quite easily in this one.

I'm with you mate, much as I'd love to see Hatton do well, I just don't like this comeback one bit. He looks terrible too, face looks spotty/blotchy a sign of body under a lot of stress. He looks gaunt like Skeletor.

I predict a bright start from hatton, probably do ok for a few rounds, then I can see it all becoming very real for him in there, the reality might just hit home and it might not be nice to see if/when he gases.

He DEFINITELY should have had a warm-up fight, this is deep-end stuff for me.

[TopGun]

My expectations have been laughed at by many so far but I honestly expect Hatton to win by late stoppage or points in this first fight.

Its what i expect to happen after this which people find funny, I honestly wouldnt be surprised if he beats Brook or Khan afterwards then has another shot at Mayweather.

He has always said that he would love another crack at Mayweather and Mayweather has also said he "Would love to come and fight infront of his UK fans"
If Hatton proves himself to be even 75% of the fighter he was then Id expect that fight to happen in a football stadium near you!

Not a bad shout!

[stujones]

How much of Ricky's 3 1/2 year retirement was on drugs. Didn't he go to rehab soon after being exposed.

He's certainly given the impression he's been off the white stuff for a while, if not the Beer and the bad food.

Sometimes people seem to suggest he has only been off it when he went to the press conference, wheras he has looked fit and healthy for a while before that (thats why there was so much speculation about a ring return).

[Coco]

Flintoff has lived a life which has prob been worse for the last 20 years

[Datsue]

I am expecting a son et lumière show.

With possibly some interpretive dance thrown in.

[palooka]

I am expecting a son et lumière show.

With possibly some interpretive dance thrown in.

Didn't know Anthony Small was on the card.

[jimcook]

3 n a half years is a long time to be out, especially if it s on beer,curries,and drugs. add to that going up a division, and an opponent who must have a considerable reach and size advantages... remember how hatton easily dealt with castillo. now hatton is castillos position , it wouldnt surprise me if hes beaten quite easily in this one.

I've had 21 years out on beers curries and drugs Jim and was looking for inspiration; do you think the horse has bolted? :(

21 years on beers curries and drugs is an inspiration. at least you werent wasting your time.

[Final round]

I am expecting a son et lumière show.

With possibly some interpretive dance thrown in.

You expect a lot my friend..


I wonder was Ricky's comeback based on his experiences in the gym training with his own fighters , secretly thinking 'fuckin ell this lads shite I could do him any day of the week'

[stevieb_8006]

I am expecting a son et lumière show.

With possibly some interpretive dance thrown in.

You expect a lot my friend..


I wonder was Ricky's comeback based on his experiences in the gym training with his own fighters , secretly thinking 'fuckin ell this lads shite I could do him any day of the week'

Heard he schooled vassell in sparring when still a bit of a fatty and that made up his mind

[Final round]

I am expecting a son et lumière show.

With possibly some interpretive dance thrown in.

You expect a lot my friend..


I wonder was Ricky's comeback based on his experiences in the gym training with his own fighters , secretly thinking 'fuckin ell this lads shite I could do him any day of the week'

Heard he schooled vassell in sparring when still a bit of a fatty and that made up his mind

It's not hard to believe, when you think the level that he competed on it can't have all gone down the swanny with a little bit of over indulgence. So you'd think he'd still know far more than many in his stable.

[macaca]

I think he'll win, and win well. Senchenko is made for him and I cannot for the life of me see him beating Hatton and adding to the top 2 boxers from the era who he has lost to.

I hope you're right , the outcome I'd really like is for Ricky to have one last hurrah, put on a show and walk away a happy man knowing that he was better than most of his generation.

But we all already know that he was better than 99.8 percent, do you really think he is coming back for one fight? I hope not, what he says about proving to Callum he is a hero and putting his demons behind him cannot be accomplished in a one off fight ...... I see him beating this opposition and then having a real crack at someone in the division, downfall might be like someone said that he needs to get real busy early because a twelve rounder after 3 years more out will cripple the best of sportsmen .... lets not forget that their camp know this too so will want to take it 12 .... I see Ricky win in 4, 5 with a super busy work rate and the bit between the teeth, after that I don't know if it goes to points ....

[Final round]

I think he'll win, and win well. Senchenko is made for him and I cannot for the life of me see him beating Hatton and adding to the top 2 boxers from the era who he has lost to.

I hope you're right , the outcome I'd really like is for Ricky to have one last hurrah, put on a show and walk away a happy man knowing that he was better than most of his generation.

But we all already know that he was better than 99.8 percent, do you really think he is coming back for one fight? I hope not, what he says about proving to Callum he is a hero and putting his demons behind him cannot be accomplished in a one off fight ...... I see him beating this opposition and then having a real crack at someone in the division, downfall might be like someone said that he needs to get real busy early because a twelve rounder after 3 years more out will cripple the best of sportsmen .... lets not forget that their camp know this too so will want to take it 12 .... I see Ricky win in 4, 5 with a super busy work rate and the bit between the teeth, after that I don't know if it goes to points ....

True, if he wins in style then he's going back up the ladder no doubt. Just with the problems he's had a win and goodbye would be for the best imo, the two losses in his career have destroyed him mentally another one certainly isn't going to help.

[TJ77]

i dont think Khan beating Brook & then fighting Hatton would make any more money than fighting Hatton next... it would just make us Boxrecers think more of him (khan)

if khan fought & lost to brook then hatton & khan would both lose money on there what would have been potiential fight

Hatton would then have to fight Brook which would generate less money than Hatton/Khan

obv Brook would have more of a name than he has now by beating khan... but that name is never going to be as big as Khan

im waffling.. i know what i mean

How will Khan beat Brook ?Accuracy and power beat speed all day.

[Hagler2002]

Even at 50% of his old self he wins this at a canter! Did you see what Malignaggi did to Senchenko and that was fighting on home turf, he was atrocious.

Hatton in about 6 or 7 one sided rounds for me.

[macaca]

fucked after 8 or 9, early finish required, (which will happen Hatton) best of luck mate

[Adamj1987]

Even at 50% of his old self he wins this at a canter! Did you see what Malignaggi did to Senchenko and that was fighting on home turf, he was atrocious.

Hatton in about 6 or 7 one sided rounds for me.

So hatton is a silky smooth boxer who slips punches and uses constant movement to pick someone off now is he?

[TJ77]

I am expecting a son et lumière show.

With possibly some interpretive dance thrown in.

You expect a lot my friend..


I wonder was Ricky's comeback based on his experiences in the gym training with his own fighters , secretly thinking 'fuckin ell this lads shite I could do him any day of the week'