anybody watch the hatton fight?

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
03/05/2009 07:50

well after all the hype i got up and paid for the hatton fight

,he was completely outfought . powered out of the way and down 3 times in round 1 and 2 ,heres what the report says .....





Pacquiao knocks out Hatton in second round

The Filipino, considered the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, makes quick work of the Brit by using his speed and technique.

By Kevin Baxter

9:20 PM PDT, May 2, 2009

Reporting from Las Vegas -- Manny Pacquiao stunned Ricky Hatton with a left hook to the side of the head, knocking the Brit to the canvas and bringing their junior-welterweight title fight to a stunning end with a second to go in the second round tonight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.



The heavily hyped bout figured to be a close one but Pacquiao set Hatton up with right hooks in the first round, knocking him down twice.



END OF HATTON ROAD?



KAV

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11280

Message Posted:
03/05/2009 10:12

People have brains to train and use them, they are not given to be knocked out for seconds, minutes, hours or forever. It's a pity that boxers and their fans have not heard about this yet. What a sad sight, this young Mr. Hatton stretched unconcious on the canvas.

JamesB


Joined: 07/02/2007
Posts: 450

Message Posted:
03/05/2009 10:24

Your opinion Dutch. Don't patronize people and you might not get their backs up.

Kevin I do think it should be his last fight. Whee can he go from here, only to prove he can only beat the rest but not the best. Shame really. Hope he's ok and can enjoy his millions with his family and friends.

Jamesb

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11280

Message Posted:
03/05/2009 10:52

RE msg 3, JameesB > Your opinion Dutch. Don't patronize people <



=> My opinion, indeed. And what has expressing an opinion to do with "patronizing"?

Blackpoolfan


Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 1568

Message Posted:
03/05/2009 11:08

Hatton was out thought and out boxed, Time to call it a day and retire as the peoples champion........

ronaldo


Joined: 14/11/2007
Posts: 372

Message Posted:
03/05/2009 11:18

Well done ricky Hatton a bridge to far. I hope Ricky now retires he has been a great champion and a true ambassador for his sport.



Dutch People have brains to train and use them, they are not given to be knocked out for seconds, minutes, hours or forever. It's a pity that boxers and their fans have not heard about this yet. I dont mind anyone having an opinion, But i to think you are patronising . Ronaldo

Jimmyboy63


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 400

Message Posted:
03/05/2009 11:21

Hatton should have retired after the he was out boxed by Mayweather who showed Hatton up for what he really is............ just an average jouneyman fighter!

RedSnapper


Joined: 12/08/2008
Posts: 540

Message Posted:
03/05/2009 11:33

A group of my mates are in Vegas for the event and it appears Hatton is considering quitting after interviews with his manager. It appears its all over.

A press interview is expected later today after having chance to rest and recover fully.

His record was 45-2.

A surprising smashing defeat and such a shame...

frontalman



Joined: 28/02/2008
Posts: 499

Message Posted:
03/05/2009 11:41

The nature of the way he has fought over the years is to take punches to get off his "shots" as blows to the head and body are laughingly called. He appeared a bit "punchy" to me in pre-fight interviews, and I feared he would lose this badly. His is a brave warrior but should now call it a day to preserve the marbles he has left. God bless him!

JamesB


Joined: 07/02/2007
Posts: 450

Message Posted:
03/05/2009 12:20

Dutch - " It's a pity that boxers and their fans have not heard about this yet."



I'm sure Boxers and their fans understand the implications of the sport, and I agree its not to some peoples liking but thats another discussion.



JB

dodger



Joined: 29/07/2007
Posts: 1895

Message Posted:
03/05/2009 14:09

All sports carry an element of danger,boxing is no exception.People who box no these dangers before they step into the ring.Ricky Hatton has been a great champ,time to call it a day now though.



James B,

Great win last night,thought your lot played some excellent stuff,

Paul.

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
03/05/2009 14:27

Won £40.I said he would have to get past 2 rounds but he did not.I bet my mates in the pub will shy away from coughing up,call me all the lucky barstools and a few more choice adjectives.



Do have to agree with DC though about the the injury side of the sport,look at muhammed Ali, and WAtson after there time spent being battered. What is wrong with them doing what the amateurs do,and wear head protecters...Would certainly eliminate some of the horrid injuries these guys can get...

clayton


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 1143

Message Posted:
03/05/2009 15:26

ricky hatton one of the lads been in the pub where i use to drink top lad.his only problem was he,s a city fan.shame to see him on the canvas looked really hurt,hope he,s ok.

JamesB


Joined: 07/02/2007
Posts: 450

Message Posted:
03/05/2009 22:45

Thanks Paul. How you doing ? Did I read you'd changed jobs?

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
03/05/2009 22:58

He knew it was his last fight,and his biggest pay day to date,he can put his feet up now and bank his share of the purse,maybe around $10 million,not a bad nights work for a lad from hyde!