Ricky Hatton: Not his 50th fight if Mayweather fights McGregor...

[Noxy]

It's far-fetched even by the standards of boxing. I don't get it.

[Enlightened-One]

Shameful how Ricky Hatton ducked Oscar De La Hoya.

Ricky Hatton also ducked Junior Witter. They were both in the same division, from the same country, and were the top two junior welterweights in 2007. I hope Hatton is never inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Ricky Hatton didn’t duck Junior Witter.

The ‘Hitman’ had written into his contract with Fwank Warren that he’d face his fellow Brit, but when Witter delivered a terrible performance when he was on the undercard of one of Ricky’s fights, Sky and Showtime stated that they didn’t want to broadcast the match-up.

Between 2005 and 2007, Hatton had bigger more lucrative fish to fry.

In terms of De La Hoya versus Hatton, wasn’t this dependant on how well Oscar performed in his fight against Manny Pacquiao, which subsequently resulted in the Golden Boy’s retirement?

[RScarf1]

Shameful how Ricky Hatton ducked Oscar De La Hoya.

Ricky Hatton also ducked Junior Witter. They were both in the same division, from the same country, and were the top two junior welterweights in 2007. I hope Hatton is never inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Ricky Hatton didn’t duck Junior Witter.

The ‘Hitman’ had written into his contract with Fwank Warren that he’d face his fellow Brit, but when Witter delivered a terrible performance when he was on the undercard of one of Ricky’s fights, Sky and Showtime stated that they didn’t want to broadcast the match-up.

Between 2005 and 2007, Hatton had bigger more lucrative fish to fry.

Really? What terrible performance was this? Witter knocked out Vivian Harris in 2007. Witter lost by split decision to Timothy Bradley in 2008. Hatton knocked out Jose Luis Castillo in 2007, but Castillo was in decline. A Hatton vs. Witter bout would have been lucrative, but instead, Hatton got fried by Mayweather.

[Enlightened-One]

Ricky Hatton also ducked Junior Witter. They were both in the same division, from the same country, and were the top two junior welterweights in 2007. I hope Hatton is never inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Ricky Hatton didn’t duck Junior Witter.

The ‘Hitman’ had written into his contract with Fwank Warren that he’d face his fellow Brit, but when Witter delivered a terrible performance when he was on the undercard of one of Ricky’s fights, Sky and Showtime stated that they didn’t want to broadcast the match-up.

Between 2005 and 2007, Hatton had bigger more lucrative fish to fry.

Really? What terrible performance was this?

It's Fwank Warren's story and he implied it was Witter's fourth round European title win over Jeurgen Hack.

If you disagree with his recollection of events or doubt the accuracy of his claims, then I suggest you write a strongly-worded letter to Queens-bury promotions.

[RScarf1]

Hatton and Witter were consensus No. 1 and No. 2 at 140 pounds in 2007. Witter wanted the fight, so the other side is to blame for not making the fight happen, whether it was Hatton himself or someone else.

[northern]

well said by Hatton. If this fight goes ahead it's a joke.

Connor is a great fighter by all accounts but I repeat the fact that he is a 'fighter'. A Mixed martial artist, their skill set is developed to make a hybrid style out of different fighting styles and to restrict it to one particular method of fighting in as little time as he would have to prepare for a man who built his entire sporting career on boxing alone, it's a mismatch completely.

If it is a pure boxing match then Mayweather will get that number 50 win. But it's diminished by how he has done it and even if he loses it doesn't mean anything really because he never lost in his competitive prime but instead in what you could call a freak show fight.

[RScarf1]

I think age is going to be a factor if this fight happens. McGregor is in his prime. Also, McGregor usually wins in MMA by striking. He's not a one-trick pony like Ronda Rousey was. I'm not saying he will win, but he will not be facing Mayweather in his prime.

[caldo2025]

Ricky Hatton: ‘I wouldn’t call it the 50th if Floyd Mayweather fights Conor McGregor’ (Source: Boxing News)

Hatton stated, “I wouldn’t call it a 50th if he fights McGregor and that’s no disrespect to Conor. Every time a boxer goes in UFC, he doesn’t do anything. If he [McGregor] goes in boxing I think the same thing would happen... I just don’t think it’s a good idea. If it does happen, I wouldn’t call it Mayweather’s 50th.”

In my opinion, if Money May does end up defeating Conor McGregor, it would have to be counted as a legitimate victory, enhancing his professional record to 50-0, because he would have competed in an officially-sanctioned boxing match where Floyd faced a licensed opponent possessing an ability level that would be at least on a par with a journeyman.

Thoughts?

It's an interesting point. I don't think that Floyd will get credit for 50 wins in most people's eyes but if he makes $250 million then he's not going to care much about it.

I tell you what, you have to be pretty damn confident to take a fight like this if you're Floyd. You are going to be 41 years old. Taking on a 28 year old stud like Conor. I know that everyone says that it's going to be a mess and Conor will get thumped and they are probably correct but how can you be THAT sure about a thing like that? This isn't a football game where one team is twice as good as the other team and it's almost impossible for them to lose the game. One on One, inside the ring, throwing fists with a young...BIG...mouthy kid with a chip on his shoulder...man, this thing aint a guarantee AT ALL. One punch could change everything.

Just do me one favor? Imagine if Conor beats Floyd...lol....CAN YOU EVEN IMAGINE? Would there be a bigger star in the world than Conor? Legendary status.

[Counter-puncher]

Ricky Hatton: ‘I wouldn’t call it the 50th if Floyd Mayweather fights Conor McGregor’ (Source: Boxing News)

Hatton stated, “I wouldn’t call it a 50th if he fights McGregor and that’s no disrespect to Conor. Every time a boxer goes in UFC, he doesn’t do anything. If he [McGregor] goes in boxing I think the same thing would happen... I just don’t think it’s a good idea. If it does happen, I wouldn’t call it Mayweather’s 50th.”

In my opinion, if Money May does end up defeating Conor McGregor, it would have to be counted as a legitimate victory, enhancing his professional record to 50-0, because he would have competed in an officially-sanctioned boxing match where Floyd faced a licensed opponent possessing an ability level that would be at least on a par with a journeyman.

Thoughts?

It's an interesting point. I don't think that Floyd will get credit for 50 wins in most people's eyes but if he makes $250 million then he's not going to care much about it.

I tell you what, you have to be pretty damn confident to take a fight like this if you're Floyd. You are going to be 41 years old. Taking on a 28 year old stud like Conor. I know that everyone says that it's going to be a mess and Conor will get thumped and they are probably correct but how can you be THAT sure about a thing like that?

Can I be that sure a 41 year old Federer would beat the best ping pong player in the world, if he played him at tennis?

Yes.

[Badhusker]

It is more about money than about the 50th. If Floyd can rake in another $100 million by out-boxing McGregor, he will. Even at 40, he will make McGregor look foolish. Unless McGregor resorts to illegal tactics, he will get embarrassed....but he too will laugh all the way to the bank. It is nothing more than entertainment at the expense of the many fools that will pay to see it.

[danconnollyeire]

Shameful how Ricky Hatton ducked Oscar De La Hoya.

Eh? De La Hoya was a super welter when Ricky became light welter champ

[BAD INTENTIONS]

Jerry Cooper was a legit win, but not McGregor.

[caldo2025]

Ricky Hatton: ‘I wouldn’t call it the 50th if Floyd Mayweather fights Conor McGregor’ (Source: Boxing News)

Hatton stated, “I wouldn’t call it a 50th if he fights McGregor and that’s no disrespect to Conor. Every time a boxer goes in UFC, he doesn’t do anything. If he [McGregor] goes in boxing I think the same thing would happen... I just don’t think it’s a good idea. If it does happen, I wouldn’t call it Mayweather’s 50th.”

In my opinion, if Money May does end up defeating Conor McGregor, it would have to be counted as a legitimate victory, enhancing his professional record to 50-0, because he would have competed in an officially-sanctioned boxing match where Floyd faced a licensed opponent possessing an ability level that would be at least on a par with a journeyman.

Thoughts?

It's an interesting point. I don't think that Floyd will get credit for 50 wins in most people's eyes but if he makes $250 million then he's not going to care much about it.

I tell you what, you have to be pretty damn confident to take a fight like this if you're Floyd. You are going to be 41 years old. Taking on a 28 year old stud like Conor. I know that everyone says that it's going to be a mess and Conor will get thumped and they are probably correct but how can you be THAT sure about a thing like that?

Can I be that sure a 41 year old Federer would beat the best ping pong player in the world, if he played him at tennis?

Yes.

I know, I know...no shot ha? But in Boxing, one shot is all that it takes and the cream doesn't necessarily rise to the top inside the ring. Sanders knocking out Wlad happened and on paper, that was about as likely as Federer and the ping pong analogy (which i liked btw).

We're not talking about a guy that has never thrown a punch before. He arguably has the best hands in the world of MMA so the game is still about landing a punch. The best part about being Conor in this fight is that he just has to put up a good fight and it will be considered a win. If he could hang with him, he'd get a lot of credit.

[lillywhite14]

Connor wouldn't land a punch of any note on Floyd, even a 50 yr old Floyd.

Mayweather has spent his life facing guys with far better accuracy, more smarts, more boxing talent and better technique than McGregor has. In that time he's shipped about half a dozen big shots, and took them all.

Unless his defensive nous and reflexes have dropped off by 80% then he'll absolutely stroll through a fight with McGregor. I wouldn't be surprised to see Mayweather stop him early, say after 2/3 rounds, after making him look like a complete novice.

[lillywhite14]

Connor wouldn't land a punch of any note on Floyd, even a 50 yr old Floyd.

Mayweather has spent his life facing guys with far better accuracy, more smarts, more boxing talent and better technique than McGregor has. In that time he's shipped about a dozen big shots, and took them all.

Unless his defensive nous and reflexes have dropped off by 80% then he'll absolutely stroll through a fight with McGregor. I wouldn't be surprised to see Mayweather stop him early, say after 2/3 rounds, after making him look like a complete novice.