Ricky Hatton vs. Jose Luis Castillo, who wins?

[number6]

This is a dangerous fight for Hatton,Castillo has faught at the highest level and is a tough world class operator.I wouldn't be suprised if this went either way,but i would lean towards Hatton on points but not by much.
Hatton close ud.

[blockhead]

hatton by ud in what would be quite possibly the best fight any of us ever get to see.

[Left2body]

Castillo will win this one. Castillo is a more polished and complete fighter. Castillo also has more ways to win than Hatton.

[GEOFFHAYES]

There's no doubt that Hatton is the more polished fighter, more variation, more dimensions, better feet, quicker and busier and generally more skilful.

Hatton will win.

[Left2body]

There's no doubt that Hatton is the more polished fighter, more variation, more dimensions, better feet, quicker and busier and generally more skilful.

Hatton will win.

Dude, I'm not trying to devalue your prediction that Hatton will win but he is not the more skilled fighter. The things you mention i.e. quicker, stamina/work rate are talent issues.

Seriously just think about this objectively for a minute. If Castillo and Hatton fight at any type of range other than phone booth Castillo will have a huge advantage. Hatton will have to get inside on Castillo to unleash he arsenal of weapons.

Hattons strenghts are physical not skill: i.e. Stamina, Strength (@ 140lbs), heart. No one is applauding Hatton's counter punching or defensive prowess. Hatton at best is an adequate defensive fighter and an average boxer.

Castillo is a very good defensive fighter and a good boxer.

Think of it like the Tzu fight, Hatton knew that at any type of range that Tzu would be more dangerous and probably win the fight. Hatton could only beat Tzu by being in his chest and smothering Tzu.

Castillo while not as dangerous when given some range is still much better than Hatton. Castillo will also be the best inside fighter that Hatton has ever faced.

Hence Castillo is the more skilled and polished fighter with more ways to win.

[Cletus Funk]

I don't totally disagree with what you're saying but I do think that Hatton has a wider variety of punches and puts his combinations together better. But as you say, it has to be at close range.

Dude, I'm not trying to devalue your prediction that Hatton will win but he is not the more skilled fighter. The things you mention i.e. quicker, stamina/work rate are talent issues.

Seriously just think about this objectively for a minute. If Castillo and Hatton fight at any type of range other than phone booth Castillo will have a huge advantage. Hatton will have to get inside on Castillo to unleash he arsenal of weapons.

Hattons strenghts are physical not skill: i.e. Stamina, Strength (@ 140lbs), heart. No one is applauding Hatton's counter punching or defensive prowess. Hatton at best is an adequate defensive fighter and an average boxer.

Castillo is a very good defensive fighter and a good boxer.

Think of it like the Tzu fight, Hatton knew that at any type of range that Tzu would be more dangerous and probably win the fight. Hatton could only beat Tzu by being in his chest and smothering Tzu.

Castillo while not as dangerous when given some range is still much better than Hatton. Castillo will also be the best inside fighter that Hatton has ever faced.

Hence Castillo is the more skilled and polished fighter with more ways to win.

[SAN D13GO VILLAN]

It will be a close fight up to the 12 round but castillo wins because hatton gets a couple points deducted due to excessive holding. thats if they fight here in the states!

[The Noose]

Ive never heard people say "polished" as much before.

[GEOFFHAYES]

Dude, I'm not trying to devalue your prediction that Hatton will win but he is not the more skilled fighter. The things you mention i.e. quicker, stamina/work rate are talent issues.

Seriously just think about this objectively for a minute. If Castillo and Hatton fight at any type of range other than phone booth Castillo will have a huge advantage. Hatton will have to get inside on Castillo to unleash he arsenal of weapons.

Hattons strenghts are physical not skill: i.e. Stamina, Strength (@ 140lbs), heart. No one is applauding Hatton's counter punching or defensive prowess. Hatton at best is an adequate defensive fighter and an average boxer.

Castillo is a very good defensive fighter and a good boxer.

Think of it like the Tzu fight, Hatton knew that at any type of range that Tzu would be more dangerous and probably win the fight. Hatton could only beat Tzu by being in his chest and smothering Tzu.

Castillo while not as dangerous when given some range is still much better than Hatton. Castillo will also be the best inside fighter that Hatton has ever faced.

Hence Castillo is the more skilled and polished fighter with more ways to win.

Hatton blows you away with his technical skill. Castillo does not.

You do not know what your talking about and I'm not even going to bother with you, you have issues. Your not worth it.

[Left2body]

I don't totally disagree with what you're saying but I do think that Hatton has a wider variety of punches and puts his combinations together better. But as you say, it has to be at close range.

Ok, At least we can agree that Hatton's arsenal is unleashed at close range.

Hatton blows you away with his technical skill. Castillo does not.

You do not know what your talking about and I'm not even going to bother with you, you have issues. Your not worth it.

I discuss and give reasons and examples to back my oppinion and you give retoric and pure unabashed fan biase.

I suppose you would also claim that Hatton would beat PBF with his "Skill"....Your right in one thing though.....your not worth it.