05-03-2009, 09:25 PM
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#165 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by infinite0216
Yes. He wasn't prepared. Obviously from what he said in the interview (which btw, is almost impossible to understand) and from the way he fought was completely different. It's pretty hard to prepare for such an explosive fighter like Pacquiao. And if Hatton was so prepared, he would of kept his guard up at his face, where he was getting hit majority of the time. He clinched everytime the punches came at him too quick. His 12 week training regiment was a complete waste. I'm sorry, I respect the guy.. but he just wasn't ready.
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Originally Posted by purvertedmunk
dont take anything away from hatton folks... he prepared for this fight for 12 weeks... to get knocked out in 2 rounds. for those who dont know hatton, thats his style, he likes to hit and clinch... holding is his game. which is lame, but thats his style. i've been a boxing fan for 10 years... i love it.. i wish i would've gotten into it more when i was young.
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