Hatton vs Mosley?

Rocky Balboa · Post by **Rocky Balboa** » 25 Jun 2007, 09:41

Barry McGuigan reckons Shane Mosley is the most likeliest opponent for Hatton next. Read in Boxing News that Mosley wants one more fight & will then hang up the gloves.

If I were Mosley, I'd be thinking a win over Hatton would be a great way to finish my career. For Hatton, it's a chance to be victorious over an elite fighter, someone who's been at the top for a long time etc.

How likely is it that Mosley is next & how does the fight go?

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 25 Jun 2007, 10:20

Style wise I think Hatton is all wrong for Mosley. Shane LOVES being the bigger man and hates a jabber (hisonly two defeats). Hatton will be the smaller man and his jab isn't his best weapon.

caster · Post by **caster** » 25 Jun 2007, 15:08

I believe Shane Mosley has all the attributes to beat Hatton fairly convincingly, he's got timing, speed and a punch that will make Hatton think twice before launching an attack.

Based on what I saw on Saturday, I think Hatton would have a very good chance against Mayweather at Light Welter or Welter.

TerribleTerry · Post by **TerribleTerry** » 25 Jun 2007, 15:14

Billy Graham is too astute (in boxing terms) to let this fight happen, surely?

Out of the elite at 140 and 147 Mosley is the LAST guy I would match the Hitman against.

As others have said, stylistically he is all wrong for Hatton.

Stear clear I would say, there must be better options.
Cotto would be my choice, a victory there could tee up a mega fight with a DLH or PBF. (I would be booking my ticket to NY the day the fight was announced as well - it would be an unmissable spectacle..)