Hatton V Mayweather.

**NeilMcD** · 04/12/2007, 9:10 PM

What do people think will happen in this fight and does anybody know what time it starts at, as in what time the fight itself is due to start at.

**beautifulrock** · 04/12/2007, 9:35 PM

4am as far as i can see. Think the Hitman may lose this one

**osarusan** · 05/12/2007, 1:53 AM

Originally Posted by beautifulrock

4am as far as i can see. Think the Hitman may lose this one

Agreed. I'll go for Mayweather on points, after taking most of the late rounds, as Hatton tires.

**swano** · 05/12/2007, 4:58 AM

I think it could be very close. Hatton will come out all guns blazing and should take the opening few rounds as Mayweather is a slow starter. If Hatton builds up a lead he could conserve some energy for a final push. I'm tempted to back the draw.

**shakermaker1982** · 05/12/2007, 7:56 AM

This could be a long night for Hatton - if Mayweather moves up the gears and doesn't fear Hatton's power and strength he could go to town on him. I hope Hatton catches him early, rattles him and Cortez doesn't break them up in the clinches. If Hatton can push him against the ropes and works the body he has a chance. This is when Mayweather starts to panic and will start to complain - especially if his hands have 'gone'. I've been watching 24/7 and I'm starting to think he's worried about his hands already.

But I always think back to the Collazo fight (a fight that Hatton lost IMO) and if Hatton can get outfought and outboxed by a C grade fighter what could an A grade, hall of famer do to him?

**Torn-Ado** · 05/12/2007, 2:34 PM

Finish work at 4am on sunday morning. Fight starts at 5. The bar manager phoned up today and got the fight. All the staff sitting around getting p!ssed watching some boxing.

Bliss.

**jebus** · 05/12/2007, 2:43 PM

Head says Mayweather to stop him around the 9th, heart says Hatton to knock him in the 7th, and for once I'm gonna go with my heart when I put money on down the bookies.

Anyone know if any pub in any part of Dublin are gonna be staying open to show this?

**NeilMcD** · 05/12/2007, 2:48 PM

Originally Posted by Torn-Ado

Finish work at 4am on sunday morning. Fight starts at 5. The bar manager phoned up today and got the fight. All the staff sitting around getting p!ssed watching some boxing.

Bliss.

Its that GMT.

**NeilMcD** · 05/12/2007, 2:49 PM

Originally Posted by jebus

Head says Mayweather to stop him around the 9th, heart says Hatton to knock him in the 7th, and for once I'm gonna go with my heart when I put money on down the bookies.

Anyone know if any pub in any part of Dublin are gonna be staying open to show this?

Would it not be cheaper to buy it in and get a few cans in.

**Torn-Ado** · 05/12/2007, 2:52 PM

Originally Posted by NeilMcD

Its that GMT.

Naw. Swedish time. I think. I hope.

**jebus** · 05/12/2007, 3:01 PM

Originally Posted by NeilMcD

Would it not be cheaper to buy it in and get a few cans in.

Atmosphere my man, atmosphere

**Aberdonian Stu** · 05/12/2007, 3:05 PM

I'd be very surprised if it doesn't go the full 12. I went against Hatton when he fought Tszyu (pardon the spelling) and I'm not going to do that again. My head is telling me to back Pretty Boy but I'm going to go with my gut and back the Hitman.

**osarusan** · 05/12/2007, 3:07 PM

Originally Posted by jebus

Head says Mayweather... heart says Hatton .....I'm gonna go with my heart

Originally Posted by Aberdonian Stu

My head is telling me to back Pretty Boy but I'm going to go with my gut and back the Hitman.

The bookies bestest friends.

**Aberdonian Stu** · 05/12/2007, 3:08 PM

I know you were only being figurative but I never bet on boxing or any 2 horse race for that matter, outside of bets with mates that is.

**Risteard** · 05/12/2007, 3:51 PM

Mayweather had to tell the press today that the fight.
He didn't train Monday due to his hands.

**shaneker** · 05/12/2007, 7:24 PM

Since I'm going to be in a tiny village outside Bristol and won't have any chance to watch it (the house I'm in doesn't have any digital TV) anybody know if its going to be available on a live stream?

**Lim till i die** · 06/12/2007, 9:19 AM

Hatton has been well and truly rattled all through this build up IMO.

His only hope is to try and hurt Floyd early and get into a scrap.

God help him if he gets involved in a boxing match.

**Dodge** · 06/12/2007, 9:51 AM

Originally Posted by Lim till i die

Hatton has been well and truly rattled all through this build up IMO.

His only hope is to try and hurt Floyd early and get into a scrap.

God help him if he gets involved in a boxing match.

Reading too much of Pretty Boy's Hype. Hatton is a fantastic boxer. Just because he prefers an attacking doesn't mean he can't match the best in a tactical bout.

I'm leaning towards Hatton. Two fantastic fighters and i'm looking for another trilogy. oha dn I'll be in manchester for this. i'm assuming loads of places will be showing it but can anyone confirm?

**shakermaker1982** · 06/12/2007, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by Lim till i die

Hatton has been well and truly rattled all through this build up IMO.

His only hope is to try and hurt Floyd early and get into a scrap.

God help him if he gets involved in a boxing match.

I've never seen him look so calm in the build up. He was sh***ing himself before the Kostya fight but he looks confident. If anything it's Mayweather who looks rattled -

**Torn-Ado** · 06/12/2007, 10:37 AM

I honestly can't see Hatton getting beat. He gets better with every fight.

The last time I seen Hatton rattled in a fight was when Eamonn Magee had him on the deck in the first couple of rounds. A fight Magee could have won if he was more attack minded.