Paquiao vs Hatton

[darkknight]

Gotta give props to Freddy Roach "La Cucaracha". I wonder what Mayweather Sr. was thinking after the fight. Seems like Hatton didn't stick to the plan or even had a chance to lay out his plan.

 

[TOE]

Tatak Pinoy

 

[DinoLast]

I never really rated the Hitman that much. I Can't understand why he gets more publicity than Joe Calzaghe, who pound for pound is a much better British fighter.

Anyway, Boxing is on it's last legs and UFC is taking over

 

[bumblebee]

I won 100 bucks last night thanks Pac!

 

[Tiny Eli]

I'm glad I didn't pay for the fight and instead decided to watch the highlights. Being half Filipino automatically makes me a Paquiao fan. (I don't speak tagalog unfortunately.) I'm hoping for a Pac-man vs PBF fight. I don't know if PBF will have any rust coming out of retirement but the fight against Juan Manuel Marquez will tell.

 

[nemesisenforcer]

I was stunned that it ended in 2nd round. I was expecting that this will go the distance with Manny winning by decision. When, Hatton fell twice in the 1st round, I figured this would be over. Mannys punches were fast, solid and accurate. I felt bad for Hatton when he fell on the 2nd. That was a scary picture to see, as his corner try to revive him. I was glad to see him get up and walk on his own. I guess Mayweather is next, as everybodys predicting. We will probabbly see this fight before the end of this year and I hope that Manny knocks him out too.

I'm glad I didn't pay for the fight and instead decided to watch the highlights. Being half Filipino automatically makes me a Paquiao fan. (I don't speak tagalog unfortunately.) I'm hoping for a Pac-man vs PBF fight. I don't know if PBF will have any rust coming out of retirement but the fight against Juan Manuel Marquez will tell.

Who is PBF?

 

[Bannister]

Who is PBF?

Pretty Boy Floyd. Mayweather's nickname.

 

[Ktjn]

I was expecting this to go at least 7 rds...it didn't even make it past 2. Now Maywearther Sr. is talking about Hatton retiring.

I guess Mayweather is next,

Nope. FMW has a match before that...if he wins it. Marquez is no push over.

 

[nemesisenforcer]

Pretty Boy Floyd. Mayweather's nickname.

Thanks! Unfortunately, we might have to wait till next year for a PDF and Pacman fight. Arum said that Cotto will be Pacmans next opponent. However it will depend on Cottos fight in June. I do not understand this move at all but wouldnt Arum make more money with PBF v. PC than MC v. PC?

 

[Devil_666]

I never really rated the Hitman that much. I Can't understand why he gets more publicity than Joe Calzaghe, who pound for pound is a much better British fighter.

imo it's because in Calzaghe's entire career he's only fought twice in the United States: Against Roy Jones Jr. and Bernard Hopkins. And those were his last 2 fights before retiring.

And going in to the Hopkins fight (which was the first fight Calzaghe had in the states) that fact was mentioned numerous times. Mainly to illustrate the doubt and skepticism people have for fighters who avoid (for whatever reason) fighting in the states. Good or bad, it's a fact: Most if not ALL journalists, media, fans won't care much about a fighter in America until they actually fight in America. Look at Paquiao: no one cared about him until he finally fought here. And he was 32 - 2 by that time.

 

[bumblebee]

imo it's because in Calzaghe's entire career he's only fought twice in the United States: Against Roy Jones Jr. and Bernard Hopkins. And those were his last 2 fights before retiring.

And going in to the Hopkins fight (which was the first fight Calzaghe had in the states) that fact was mentioned numerous times. Mainly to illustrate the doubt and skepticism people have for fighters who avoid (for whatever reason) fighting in the states. Good or bad, it's a fact: Most if not ALL journalists, media, fans won't care much about a fighter in America until they actually fight in America. Look at Paquiao: no one cared about him until he finally fought here. And he was 32 - 2 by that time.

Not to mention both of them where worn out past there prime. Joe never really fought any top fighters in there prime. Thus the lack of respect he is given/deserves.

 

[DinoLast]

Most fighters avoided Calzaghe, not the other way round.
And if anybody thinks he ran from a fight, you're delusional, and don't know as much as you think you do.

 

[bumblebee]

Most fighters avoided Calzaghe, not the other way round.
And if anybody thinks he ran from a fight, you're delusional, and don't know as much as you think you do.

He avoided most of the top fighters and he only left home to fight in the states twice agianst fighters that were well past there prime.

 

[Devil_666]

Most fighters avoided Calzaghe, not the other way round.
And if anybody thinks he ran from a fight, you're delusional, and don't know as much as you think you do.

Sorry but no.

He avoided most of the top fighters and he only left home to fight in the states twice against fighters that were well past there prime.

What don't you understand about that, DinoLast!? He only fought twice in the U.S. His other 44 fights were all in Europe and the majority of those fights were against no name, low level competition.