Is Hatton's Footwork Overrated?

[S A M U R A I]

I came to the conclusion that it is. Having studied it some more, he tends to do really pointless things with his feet. I always knew something looked odd and was almost irritated by it! It's like he's just moving his feet for the sake of it rather than actually doing anything smart with them. At least, how he moves can occasionally look dumb. Why does he remind me of a demented skinhead dancing? I don't know how else to describe what he does.

He does close distance quickly, and I guess some would consider this fast, smart footwork, but I don't see anything special about rushing at an opponent like this. Against Pac, I get the feeling he will use a similar style to what he's used to -- rushing in, swarming, making it rough -- but at the same time trying to use his head and out-think Pacquiao, use more head movement, attempt to pull off smart footwork, and try to create angles in order to get to Pac's body. But out of this, I see a confused style that could prove to be unsuccessful. To win, I don't think Ricky should do anything except rely on his instincts. Floyd Sr. could actually be his downfall in this fight. Ricky wll end up trying to execute a game plan like he's reading it from a book, putting in a stiff performance where he's trying too hard and having to think too much.

Of course, I could be over-analyzing it, but sometimes you need to ramble on for a minute.





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[larryx]

no..he has amazingly fast feet

[S A M U R A I]

no..he has amazingly fast feet

So do I, Larry, but I'm not smart with them.

Basically, anyone can run forwards.



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[Ch@mpBox@PR]

He have very good foot work.

[MANGLER]

I've never heard anyone praisin Hatton for gr8 footwork.

[El Dominicano]

No it isn't. Infact it is underated because very few people give him credit for it. I'm one of the only few on this site who does

[Chunk..]

I wonder what IQ Pacquiao's feet is then?

[hammerhiem]

45 wins from 46 fights, never had anyone that could keep him at range.

All this with micro arms more befitting a small child.

I'd say his footwork was fcuking exceptional and that you're turning into quite the Hater.

[ACHlLLES]

No it isn't. Infact it is underated because very few people give him credit for it. I'm one of the only few on this site who does

Coming forward and rarely showing angles is good footwork? Thats hattons style, is to come forward and rarely to show angles. Witter, Bradley, Holt all have better footwork then hatton. That doesn't mean that all of them are better boxers.

[S A M U R A I]

I've never heard anyone praisin Hatton for gr8 footwork.

I have. Like I said though, he does have fast feet, but I think he doesn't use them to make smart moves with.

I was just looking at this video below, watching only his feet, and I think it looks amateur. Obviously it's just on the heavy bag and not a fight, but still, it adds to my conclusion that his footwork is overrated. (Not basing my opinion on this single video, btw).





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