Ricky Hatton Tactics

[Technical_Skill]

So to confirm, Tonight I believe Hatton needs to use the following tactics to win.

1)Circle away from the left hand:The most obvious one that I have been saying since the fight was made. If there is one thing he needs to do it's this, otherwise, he's not going the 12 rounds.

2) Step off to side then set up off the jab: I still believe Pac doesn't like throw as much when the left isnt in line with the opponent, as you circle away from his left, pump the jab, follow up with the right hand.

3) Use the Side door:This one is tricky, i'm aware this might not be foolproof but here goes. Manny has spent months training for Ricky to rush in and square up. Use a different game plan, come in from the side. Circle the left, jab, so he's at at an angle to pac rather than being square on. Then close distance from that angle by using the lead right and possibly even set up the left hook to body. Not a foolproof plan because once he's at an angle, the jab might not be effective, but he can use it as he starts to step to the side then use the right hand lead to actually get inside. This isn't about being flashy on the outside, It's about getting on the inside without taking punishment.

4) When you get inside, Foul Foul Foul, and look for the left hook.

As the above makes it clear, if and when hatton gets inside, he needs to make the most of whatever time the ref allows him to have there, he also needs to get there without taking head punishment. If this happens, he stands a good chance of a stoppage win.

[S.G.]

So to confirm, Tonight I believe Hatton needs to use the following tactics to win.

1)Circle away from the left hand:The most obvious one that I have been saying since the fight was made. If there is one thing he needs to do it's this, otherwise, he's not going the 12 rounds.

2) Step off to side then set up off the jab: I still believe Pac doesn't like throw as much when the left isnt in line with the opponent, as you circle away from his left, pump the jab, follow up with the right hand.

3) Use the Side door:This one is tricky, i'm aware this might not be foolproof but here goes. Manny has spent months training for Ricky to rush in and square up. Use a different game plan, come in from the side. Circle the left, jab, so he's at at an angle to pac rather than being square on. Then close distance from that angle by using the lead right and possibly even set up the left hook to body. Not a foolproof plan because once he's at an angle, the jab might not be effective, but he can use it as he starts to step to the side then use the right hand lead to actually get inside. This isn't about being flashy on the outside, It's about getting on the inside without taking punishment.

4) When you get inside, Foul Foul Foul, and look for the left hook.

As the above makes it clear, if and when hatton gets inside, he needs to make the most of whatever time the ref allows him to have there, he also needs to get there without taking head punishment. If this happens, he stands a good chance of a stoppage win.

4 is the most important imo

get inside, clinch like a mother****er, make Pacquiao uncomfortable and smother his work

[-CANE-]

I don't get why people think Hatton rushes in square on all the time. He comes in from the side a lot and that's when he normally fires in his body shots.

He definately needs to do this against PAC.

[Technical_Skill]

I don't get why people think Hatton rushes in square on all the time. He comes in from the side a lot and that's when he normally fires in his body shots.

He definately needs to do this against PAC.

Ermm, I think he likes to square up an awful lot, certainly in his last couple of fights, he hasn't really boxed clever since he beat urango imo.

[-CANE-]

Ermm, I think he likes to square up an awful lot, certainly in his last couple of fights, he hasn't really boxed clever since he beat urango imo.

That's not what I'm saying, I'm saying that's not all he does. I've seen plenty of side to side movement in his last few fights. Against Mayweather he gave him a few problems in the first few rounds and against Pauli he used it to good effect as well.

[Technical_Skill]

That's not what I'm saying, I'm saying that's not all he does. I've seen plenty of side to side movement in his last few fights. Against Mayweather he gave him a few problems in the first few rounds and against Pauli he used it to good effect as well.

Ive seen him use it too, im just saying he needs to circle the correct way, otherwise he circles into the left hand and then gets himself knocked out. Im not sure he can get away with just moving side to side, I think he has to be committed to circling away from the left, he needs to be doing that constantly imo if he has a chance. I think this is what Roach was eluding to when he talked about Hatton needing to fight like Marquez to win. Obviously hatton can't completley replicate Marquez, but he can learn some lessons from those fights.

On mayweather, I think mayweather had difficultly timing hatton rather than hatton actually giving him problems as such, mayweather spent alot of time trying to time hatton off the back foot, im not sure manny will do that.

But yeah point taken.

[-CANE-]

Ive seen him use it too, im just saying he needs to circle the correct way, otherwise he circles into the left hand and then gets himself knocked out. Im not sure he can get away with just moving side to side, I think he has to be committed to circling away from the left, he needs to be doing that constantly imo if he has a chance. I think this is what Roach was eluding to when he talked about Hatton needing to fight like Marquez to win. Obviously hatton can't completley replicate Marquez, but he can learn some lessons from those fights.

On mayweather, I think mayweather had difficultly timing hatton rather than hatton actually giving him problems as such, mayweather spent alot of time trying to time hatton off the back foot, im not sure manny will do that.

But yeah point taken.

I see what your saying but not sure I agree. If he circles either way it's a dangerous game he is playing IMO. Pac has a nice right hand too and if he circles away fom the left Pac will nail him with a nice short right hand.

He doesn't need to be circling and laying off of Pac otherwise he'll get picked off and then knocked out.

I just think it's a simple game plan he needs. Stick to doing what he does best coming straight in and then from side to side and constantly applying pressure. Go toe to toe with him and I think he is naturally the stronger man and eventually he can wear him down, especially with the body shots which I think Pac can be vulnerable to.

He is gonna have to be at his best and take a lot of punishment but at least he'll be giving Pac plenty back. And when this happens I think Pac will be reluctant to trade with him after a few rounds trading with Ricky and it will put him off his game plan.

If he gets Pac going backwards and trying to box then I think he wins the fight.


It's such a difficult fight to predict and analyse but that's my thoughts for what it's worth.

Enjoy the fight I'm sure I will.

[Pullcounter]

So to confirm, Tonight I believe Hatton needs to use the following tactics to win.

1)Circle away from the left hand:The most obvious one that I have been saying since the fight was made. If there is one thing he needs to do it's this, otherwise, he's not going the 12 rounds.

2) Step off to side then set up off the jab: I still believe Pac doesn't like throw as much when the left isnt in line with the opponent, as you circle away from his left, pump the jab, follow up with the right hand.

3) Use the Side door:This one is tricky, i'm aware this might not be foolproof but here goes. Manny has spent months training for Ricky to rush in and square up. Use a different game plan, come in from the side. Circle the left, jab, so he's at at an angle to pac rather than being square on. Then close distance from that angle by using the lead right and possibly even set up the left hook to body. Not a foolproof plan because once he's at an angle, the jab might not be effective, but he can use it as he starts to step to the side then use the right hand lead to actually get inside. This isn't about being flashy on the outside, It's about getting on the inside without taking punishment.

4) When you get inside, Foul Foul Foul, and look for the left hook.

As the above makes it clear, if and when hatton gets inside, he needs to make the most of whatever time the ref allows him to have there, he also needs to get there without taking head punishment. If this happens, he stands a good chance of a stoppage win.

its not rocket science what ricky has to do.

1) keep the guard up
2) jab on the way inside, followed by an occasional right hand
3) fight dirty on the inside
4) rinse & repeat

[Fights]

Do's and Don'ts for Hatton

1. Take four to give one - Hatton can't avoid Pacquiao's punches all the time. Manny is one of the fastest hands, if not the fastest, in boxing. For every 1 punch that Hatton would give, he should not be afraid to receive 4 power punches back.

2. Don't underestimate Pacquiao power punches - Remember that out of 53 fights of Pacquiao, 36 has ended in KO. That's 7 out of 10 knockout power.

3. Don't spend all your power punch energy in the first few rounds - Pacquiao hasn't been knocked out by good to great fighters for almost a decade, so don't expect him to go down in the first few rounds.

4. Don't wait for Pacquiao to get tired - Pacquiao has a reputation of having freakish stamina reservoir. The man is a throwback to an era where rounds are more than a dozen.

5. Don't expect Pacquiao's speed to diminish due to weight - Remember that since 2004, Pacquiao is used to entering the ring as essentially a welterweight (146 lbs. during his 1st Marquez fight).

6. Don't overrelly on hugging - Pacquiao hands are blistering fast during inside exchanges. Manny also prove over and over again, that he has the quick reflex to move his head away from uppercuts after an inside exchange.

7. Don't box technically with Pacquiao - Only technical masters can pull it off (e.g. Marquez). Speed, timing and accuracy are the bread and butter of Pacquiao. His rhythmn don't have a regular pattern, making it hard to predict and time.

8. Don't rely solely on blocking the punches with gloves - Pacquiao has long added to his offensive arsenal fake jabs, up and down feints, with 3 or 4 punch fast combos from different angles. Manny smart fast footwork also ensure of him having high percentage of accurate punches landing when faced with gloves blockage alone.

9. Don't follow Pacquiao in the ring without punching - Pacquiao moves in and out, side to side, throwing trajectory angle power punches while moving at an unpredictable direction at an uncanny speed.

10. Don't block Pacquiao's way without head movement - Fighters who stood directly in front like a statue with the intent of cutting off Pacquiao's movement has received the worst beating (e.g. Diaz).

[Technical_Skill]

Great posts so far people, particularly from Hurricane.

Let me just say this, im not a big believer in Hatton being able to come at Straight lines at pac for the following reasons.

1) That exactly what Roach is expecting Hatton to do and is preparing some "basic moves" to combat this. Apparently pac has been seen in training practicing left hooks from the orthodox stance and I personally believe roach will work on Pac's footwork in terms of making sure he can't be found after he hits hatton. Probably something like getting and out, or perhaps even using combinations but stepping off to the side. Whatever happens, I believe if hatton employs this tactics it playing into pac's hands because I belive he has been trained to cope with this for months

2) Im not talking about Circling pac around the outside and staying there, im talking about, circling away from the left then closing pac down from the angle. If he's moving to the side then closing in, less chance he's gonna get caught square on imo, because he's coming in from an angle.

3) Coming in straight lines and keeping his guard up will most likely not work in this fight, because when he gets hit and hit hard, he'll simply revert back to the hatton of old, drop his hands, thow wild shots and continue to steam in, this is another thing roach is ******** on. Even if hatton does have a good plan, roach thinks hatton will throw it out the window if he gets hit hard.