Hatton vs Pacquiao: The Fallout

This is a response to a really good blog written by Sky Sports Adam Smith regarding Hatton's preparation for the fight. http://www.skysports.com/opinion/story/0,25212,13841_5298489,00.html

A few of us were saying the way the fight started that Hatton didin't look comfortable with the Southpaw style, something which we've not seen too often. As soon as that first right hook went in and it seemed a total shock to Ricky, we were starting to get worried, and within the next few seconds we were proved right. here's a right hook. And another. Fancy another? Ok, and goodnight.

I can't believe that nobody in the Hatton camp decided enough was enough with Mayweather and his "training"; having watched a fair bit of 24/7 the guy's his own biggest fan. And not the sharpest tool in the shed if some of the stuff he came out with is anything to go by. The bit about not using southpaw pads is shameful - and if Lee Beard stood by and let this happen there's no way he'll be coaching Hatton if he carries on.

In contrast Freddie Roach was ultra professional and obviously a student of the fight game - the hours he spent watching Hatton on film are summed up by the comment he made about him cocking his hand when he's about to throw. Read him like a book. Congratulations to Pacquiao and Roach, tactically superb.

I'd like to see Ricky have one last fight at the MEN, if the medics reckon he's up to it. He had no movement and was there to be hit all night with his hands down. We've seen what happens to fighters who let themselves get hit. Freddie Roach being one. I think a British title fight might be an idea, or maybe an up and coming Brit like Kell Brook. Although it'll never happen, he'll end up with some journeyman he can tear to bits then call it a day.