Bad Left Hook Live Boxing Results and Commentary: Matthew Hatton v. Gianluca Branco
by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 2:13 PM EDT
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PrintMatthew Hatton gets an unexpected and arguably undeserved shot at the vacant European welterweight title today at 6pm EDT, when he faces 39-year-old Italian Gianluca Branco. Also on this card, Anthony Small defends his British and Commonwealth 154-pound titles against Sam Webb, and if Small fights like he usually does, the live thread should at least be entertaining. Join us!
| MATTHEW HATTON |
GIANLUCA BRANCO |
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| Record: | 38-4-2 (15 KO) | Record: | 43-2-1 (22 KO) |
| Age: | 28 | Age: | 39 |
| Hometown: | Manchester, England | Hometown: | Civitavecchia, Italy |
| Height: | 5'8 1/2" | Height: | 5'6" |
| Ranks/Titles: | BoxRec #37 | Ranks/Titles: | BoxRec #31 |
| TV: | Sky Sports - 6:00pm EDT | Venue: |
Goresbrook Leisure Centre - Dagenham, England |
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I read a quote from Anthony ‘SugarRayClayJonesJr’ Small on Boxrec with him saying that he would have beat a prime SRL and RJJ.
So he’s obviously not very deluded,possibly mentally ill and/or egotistical beyong belief,of course not.
No doubt his fight tonight will be another FOTY candidate.
I seriously think Anthony Small might be my least favorite current boxer.
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
People REALLY seem to have James DeGale as well
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*hate
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true
and when you look at his ring entrance you can see why
I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘’Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
I still think the level of hatred towards Small is greater...
and more deserved… People just don’t like De Gale because he’s arrogant…
I think Chisora is a decent fighter though...
but he must be bi-polar or something, he seriously has mood swings to make Stacey Slater seem normal…
lol
I don’t like Chisora at all. DeGale’s arrogance with that ring entry is a bit much even for me, but I’m glad that you think the anti Small feeling is greater….he’s the worst of the worst, and I sometimes feel isolated in that.
I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘’Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
I would have to agree.
Him,Chisora and Degale are my top three annoying personalities in British boxing.
I’m sure Small would be at or close to the top of my international list too.
It does make me laugh though,sometimes,listening to him talking himself up to be way more than he is.
Putting on a watchable-without-bursting-into-laughter/tears fight would be a good start in his quest for ‘greatness’.
His interviews are the best part for me though.Always unintentionally funny.
I know Matthew Hatton is not great, and I’m not his biggest fan, but I want him to win tonight… He deserves a bit of good fortune for once
I’m really rooting for him, too. He works really hard and has always given me the impression that he REALLY wants it. Despite the fact that he’s lived in his brother’s shadow and his brother is just far better than him, he never came off as a guy who got into boxing simply because his brother did it. He’s done a lot of work to get as good as he is, which still doesn’t make him a legit contender, but I really like the guy. He’s probably worked harder over his career than Ricky has, even.
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
He's always come off as quite a bit more of a prick than Ricky to me
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Yeah, in a way, but then Ricky Hatton is one of the most gregarious and well-humored fighters you’ll ever see. He’s more of a prick than Ricky, but I struggle to think of someone who isn’t. Matthew’s never come off as particularly obnoxious, I wouldn’t say, but I’m sure at times being Ricky’s brother has gotten annoying.
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I know what you mean.In the training camp,in the Sky build up to Hatton v Pacquaio(i think it was that one),Matthew was shouting crap out in the background when Ricky was being interviewed.
If he wanted to be an immature idiot he should have waited until the camera’s were off.It was a bit embarrassing.
BTW
I’m not sure I can believe the reports that Ricky’s been going to the gym. I watched the weigh-in for this card, and Hatton looked like he’s gained 10 or 15 pounds even since when he was on WWE Raw. I mean, he’s got a big old gut now – not just normal Ricky Fatton, but like Hank Hill.
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If only I knew how the heck to upload the pic...
I have a screen shot…
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Surely he’s got to retire.
Man,i’m 5’10" and 200lbs and i consider myself overweight.Hatton is only 5’ 6" and the same weight and supposedly a pro
Yeah,Hattons 5’6",as i said.Big difference.
Look at that picture below.Do you think Hatton looks like he’s a pro fighter?
Not to mention 2 bad KO’s in his last four fights.
I think some fighters,like Duran,with exceptional ability might be able to afford to put weight on between fights but Hatton’s more brawler than boxer and whatever level you are at,unhealthy living definitely shortens careers.
But it even came to bite Duran in the ass
I mean, he had to keep moving up weight classes sooner than he should have because he would pack on pounds between fights. If Hatton could get by fighting at 154, then fine, but his style was always predicated on being the stronger guy in the ring.
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I think mentally he’s retired. There’s conflicting reports and SC and everyone have had to go back and forth with ’he’s retiring and he’s been great/he’s coming back like we suspected’ but as he said recently, he’s earned the right to announce it himself and I hope he does soon.
I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘’Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
Sturm doesn't walk around that high
I’ve heard high 190’s, low 200’s. Which is still higher than he should be, but not that excessive.
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Let's give this a shot
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Like the Matt Macklin Euro shot and the ridiculous Scott Lawton one,Hatton the promoters have done a good job,as the other guys did,at getting Matt a chance at his first title against an old,past it former contender.
Macklin probably deserved his shot more but they still caught the guy he fought at a good time.
Yeah, I put Macklin higher than those two, but even with the weak middleweight division I have Macklin a fringe guy at 160. Matthew Hatton isn’t legitimately on the radar at 147 globally, and Lawton’s title shot was absurd. So kudos to the promoters. They’re doing their job.
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Hatton's obviously given the green light to use his own capital to build the brand
And if he’s able to earn a reputation for getting his fighters title shots, then better fighters will keep signing with him. It probably means he loses money in the short term, but he might be able to build into a legitimate promoter in the long term that way. Hell, he might already be the #3 promoter in the UK.
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Yeah I can’t think of anyone besides Warren and Hennessey that I’d put ahead of Hatton.
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, by experience and reliability
I know he’ll be around in a couple years unless something disastrous happens. Even though Hatton Promotions has started well, I can’t be sure there.
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Hattons do seem to be taking it seriously though.I think Calzaghe has wrapped his up already!
They reckon it’s much harder than a lot of ex-boxers think it will be.
Yeah, Calzaghe Promotions is done. It was as legit as Winky Promotions or Left Hook Promotions (Jeff Lacy) or, well, Mayweather Promotions. Most of these guys are just branding a front. It’s moronic. The only two past Oscar that I think have really put anything into it are Hatton and Roy Jones. Square Ring has actually done pretty well for a small firm.
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah Square Ring seem to have been around for quite a few years now.Do you reckon Roy will carry it on when he eventually retires?
yeah
I think part of why he’s hung on so long is to build the company some.
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Evidently
Hasim Rahman is fighting tonight on a card that’s so far under the radar that it’s not on Boxrec.
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Maloney actually didn’t know he had the heart attack at the McDermott fight,just felt some chest pain.That was on the friday night.On monday morning he got a call from Sutherland’s trainer saying Darren hadn’t turned up at the gym that day.
Maloney went round to Darren’s London flat and found him hanging.They only found out Frank had had the heart attack when he went to the hospital with Darren.
Tragic circumstances,especially because Maloney and Sutherland had become friends,not just business partners.Sutherland even lived at Maloney’s house for a while.
This might be a bit random...
but does anybody know the Garcia-Joyi result?
I don't think it's done yet
Or if it is, it’s just ended, and South African newspapers don’t update their websites particularly quickly. It’s definitely happening though. They weighed in yesterday.
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It started 4 hours ago...
but I couldn’t find a stream anywhere…
I’ve never been so interested in a 105 lbs fight… EVER
Reports said the card started at 10pm South African time
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I've never been able to find a stream for a South African fight
Or a Thai one for that matter.
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Has anybody seen this?
WBC President Jose Sulaiman has expressed concern on the free way that boxing organizations are using the approval of interim championships, when they should be used strictly when a champion leaves a title inactive for medical or legal problems. He plans to present a recommendation to the WBC Governors at the coming 48th annual convention to be held in Cancun, Mexico, from November 7 to the 13, in regards to instituting a WBC silver world championship, in substitution of an interim championship "that does not represent a real title, when it is approved only for a fight without real significance."
Hypocricy from the top drawer
Robert Helenius won a close deceision over Gbenga Olukun
77-75, 78-76, 79-73. Supposedly he didn’t look all that hot, was wobbled at one point, and broke his hand in the fight..
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Hardly shocked… Olukun is not that bad a fighter, but should be easy meat for Helenius… Thanks for the update Brick
Too risky, don’t have the balls… I’d for Dirrell by decision because it has value… Abraham is 2:1 favourite which is a bit steep… I like Cayo and Alfaro at over evens… you?
Yeah, gone for Dirrel on pts, hoping it won’t be a snoozer but the UFC is on at the same time so should be a decent night of fights
I’ve gone for Hatton on points tonight… I’m somehow second on sports-punter with that lucky bet, and I’d get £90 for doing nothing at the end of the month lol
Good luck
I’m on both Hatton and Small on points, hoping we get to see El Maachi but if those both come off then there won’t be any time. Also a kid called Joe Murray on the undercard I liked the look of at the Small-McDonagh card
I bet Anthony Small neither puts up nor shuts up, but easily beats Sam Webb.
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Hatton-Branco will go first
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not that I've seen
And I’ve been checking.
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah I'm getting the same vibe
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
He 'beat' Colin Lynes in Milan...
It may be as bad a robbery as Budler-Rubillar
My imaginary cash is on the draw
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Branco caught Hatton with a nice little elbow there
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Hatton-Branco R1
Hatton jabbing, Branco jabbing back and shooting hooks up from under. Hatton looking to be aggressive, Branco preferring to counter. Hatton isn’t getting much through the defense, but Branco isn’t landing a lot clean either. There’s a right that I think just shook Matthew a little bit, just after I said that Branco wasn’t landing clean. Branco looks like a pretty fresh 39 in there with Hatton.
Another right by Branco. And another one gets in on a counter before the bell. Hatton isn’t doing poorly, but he’s got some things to worry about.
Branco 10-9
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R1, 10-9 Branco
landed the better shots late in the round after Hatton seemed to be establishing himself.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Mar 26, 2010 6:16 PM EDT reply actions
Hatton-Branco R2
Hatton’s doing some good work with his jab, but he’s also not doing quite as well with it as Watt is saying he is. Still, it’s hard to argue with what Matthew’s doing. He’s every bit as good as you could expect him to be. He looks lively, he’s cutting a good pace. And I think he takes this round.
Hatton 10-9
19-19
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R2, 10-9 Hatton, 19-19
on the strength of Hatton’s jabbing. Branco missing wildly at times.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Mar 26, 2010 6:21 PM EDT reply actions
Hatton’s not as bad as some of us(me included) say.It’s just because he’s in Ricky’s shadow but he is at least farily good to watch.
no, he's as bad as some of us say
But I don’t mind watching him at all. He always busts his ass.
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Branco can't buy a left hook
He’s tried it a dozen times and missed wildly pretty much every time.
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Hatton-Branco R3
I don’t know that Branco has felt Matthew Hatton’s punches at all to this point, and he’s looking like he’s hunting Hatton in this round, but it’s not helping him win it, because Hatton is just staying the course and getting the better shots in, and working the jab well still. Branco is getting wild and missing badly, and even clearly frustrated with himself.
Good third round for Matthew, and he’s taken momentum in the fight.
Hatton 10-9
Hatton 29-28
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R3, 10-9 Hatton, 29-28 Hatton
Hatton still looking crisper, landing some nice body shots. Branco looks mildly frustrated, and is fighting rather sloppily.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Mar 26, 2010 6:24 PM EDT reply actions
Guzman-Funeka is off
Guzman failed to make weight again
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(shocked face)
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Missed by 9 pounds
Which is ridiculous
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can you throw up something on the FP?
Just use this photo: http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/291438/71907901.jpg
It’s (Photo by Ethan Miller / Getty Images) credit
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Sure
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I feel really sorry for Funeka.
He clearly won the first fight and they gave a draw, now he can’t get the rematch because Guzman missed weight like Derek Anderson misses receivers.
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Hatton-Branco R4
Hatton just might be wearing Branco down. Branco is looking older by the round. Hatton is still cutting his good pace. He’s firmly in control now.
Hatton 10-9
Hatton 39-37
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R4 10-9 Hatton, 39-37 Hatton
Better round for Branco, but Hatton’s jab still carrying the day.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Mar 26, 2010 6:28 PM EDT reply actions
Guzman has to be the most unreliable,frustrating(for his opponents and trainer-not to mantion the paying fans)and downright unprofessional top level fighters out there.
Piss on Joan Guzman. He’s not a serious fighter. He’ll be dropped from our rankings finally. He doesn’t deserve to be there.
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm still slightly surprised.
He’s being trained by Lee Beard in Manchester. I thought if anyone was going to get him into shape, it’d be a Northener who’d helped to somehow get Ricky Hatton down to 140.
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by Oli Goldstein on Mar 26, 2010 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m a bit surprised, especially with that sob story he laid out recently about the time he didn’t make weight against Campbell. Plus 144? He didn’t even try.
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I read all of that – what a load of old shit. Really very disappointing, the guy has a ton of talent but clearly lacks the application to go with it.
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by Oli Goldstein on Mar 26, 2010 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions
They're talking about a 142 lbs catchweight
Surely not?
Hatton-Branco R5
Hatton has done better tactically in this fight than he ever has before, perhaps. Branco has done better the last two rounds, though, and now he’s gone southpaw to try and work his way back into this fight. But Hatton keeps his range, keeps getting in and out without getting busted up, and is making Branco miss badly on wild bombs. Hatton slips in a right just before (or after) the bell (he was throwing it before it rang).
Hatton 10-9
Hatton 49-46
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R5 10-9 Hatton, 49-46 Hatton
Clear Hatton round. You have to hand it to him — he’s fighting very well.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Mar 26, 2010 6:33 PM EDT reply actions
Sky team is right
This is the best he’s ever been. Branco is old and probably about done, but Matthew’s gameplan has been excellent and nothing’s deterred him.
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it me...
or is Jim Watt proving his critics wrong!?
Watt has his good days and his awful days. This is a good day.
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Hatton-Branco R6
Branco has strayed low a couple times, and there’s another one not called. Branco is now having trigger issues. All he’s letting go are those wild shots that miss by a mile. Hatton meanwhile jabs away, makes Branco do nothing but play defense, and now he caught him with a sharp right. Branco coming back a bit, but Matthew answers right back. Body work from Hatton. It’s not the best looking body work, but it keeps Branco honest if nothing else. Left hook by Branco nearly lands flush. Branco has short moments where he looks like he’s caught Hatton flat-footed, but doesn’t capitalize.
Hatton 10-9
Hatton 59-55
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R6 10-9 Hatton, 59-55
Slightly closer, but Hatton takes round 6 as well.
I actually could see Hatton stopping Branco in Rd 11 or 12.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Mar 26, 2010 6:37 PM EDT reply actions
Should be...
He’s hot, and Scot, he’s sometimes on the pot… Jim Watt, Jim Watt!
Hatton-Branco R7
I know this isn’t a baseball-heavy audience, but when Ty Cobb was 41 years old and playing for the Philadelphia A’s, he hit .323, which was still very good, but well short of the normal Cobb standard. After the season, Cobb retired and said, “If a man can’t hit better than that, he oughta quit.”
If Gianluca Branco can’t do better than this against Matthew Hatton, he oughta quit. He’s trying to steal this round, and didn’t get hit as much, so he solved a piece of the puzzle here in the seventh round, but he also didn’t do much on the offensive side.
Hatton 10-9
Hatton 69-64
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These guys who hate Anthony Small
would have LOOOOOOOOOOVED Ty Cobb
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Really makes you wonder how he knocked out Matthew Hall
Think I’d take Hall to get to him in a rematch
R7 10-9 Branco, 68-65 Hatton
Debatable round, Branco landed a clean left that rocked Hatton for a second. He seemed to get some momentum back there, but just a bit.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Mar 26, 2010 6:41 PM EDT reply actions
Hatton-Branco R8
Hatton gets his tape fixed early in the round. Branco is having moments again, like he’s had in several rounds, but they’re incredibly fleeting. Matthew’s use of range tonight has been much better than normal. But Branco is getting that right hand in again in the final minute. Branco’s round-stealing attempts are there every round. Another right stings Matthew, but he comes back. Branco complains of a headbutt at the bell.
Branco 10-9
Hatton 78-74
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Gave that one to Branco
Don’t have a score because I missed a couple rounds
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R8 10-9 Hatton, 78-74 Hatton
Most entertaining round of the right, both guys trading shots for a while there. I think Hatton gets it by a hair.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Mar 26, 2010 6:45 PM EDT reply actions
That idiot Small is backstage watching a Roy Jones Jr. DVD.
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There's a village somewhere
sorely missing its idiot. I don’t really dislike him, even find him funny at times but I’m almost 100% certain that he is in some way mentally ill
He would be amusing to me if he wasn’t such a God awful “fighter.” I’d love to see him go on the world stage and find out how fast he isn’t.
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
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by sonofapsycho on Mar 26, 2010 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Hatton-Branco R9
Hatton being warned about using his head about 1:20 into the round. Branco has started getting really crafty with his efforts. I think he knows he doesn’t have the reflexes anymore to keep pace with a fresher, younger fighter who’s here to win and very determined, so he’s doing little veteran things. I think he might even be inviting the headbutts. He’s getting the better shots in when they exchange. I think he’s got to be well behind — closest this could be right now is 5-3 Hatton, and that’s probably stretching it a bit. But he’s trying to win, too. This has been a perfectly entertaining fight.
Branco 10-9
Hatton 87-84
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R9 88-83 Hatton
All Hatton here…Branco looks worn down.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Mar 26, 2010 6:49 PM EDT reply actions
divergent philosophies of life
And I choose dinosaurs.
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions
heaven forbid
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by sonofapsycho on Mar 26, 2010 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions
over
I won’t be shocked if Hatton Promotions can get him a shot at the IBF belt should he win this.
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Guzman/Funeka still on BTW
But Guzman needs to weigh less than 150 pounds tomorrow morning, or it’s off again.
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Sorry to be pedantic, but source?
I’ve heard many things lol
One is that a catchweight of 142.
The thing is, Funeka will pile on at least 17 lbs, so he’ll maybe outweight Guzman
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions
that 7am clause is a first i can remember. so guzman doesn’t have to lose weight, he just cant gain 3 more before 7am. very strange deal to say the least
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by sonofapsycho on Mar 26, 2010 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s so dumb he might go out and eat a cooked goose tonight.
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
Funeka will batter him, it’s my only thought!
im sticking with my guzman pick
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by sonofapsycho on Mar 26, 2010 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
He might do it intentionally to spare himself the embarrassment
I see no way Guzman wins now, and it won’t even be close.
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Hatton-Branco R10
Hatton snapping his shots again to start this round, seemed to really surprise Branco with a hard, short jab inside. Hatton really turning it on this round, and Branco might be a bit gassed. Left hook by Branco lands when Matthew gets a bit wild, but Hatton doesn’t wobble. Right hand Branco gets in. Matthew keeps going though.
Hatton 10-9
Hatton 97-93
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Hatton 97-94
I wonder if Ricky’s looking to set it up so he can get Matthew a shot at Jan Zaveck for the IBF?
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great minds
Zaveck would beat the crap out of him, for what it’s worth.
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Plus Zaveck isn't keeping that belt for long
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Yeah, Matthew just doesn’t have the pop to be able to compete at Zveck’s level (which isn’t all that great, to be frank).
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by Oli Goldstein on Mar 26, 2010 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Zaveck is the class between your Matthew Hattons and then your elite guys.
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions
R10 10-9 Hatton, 98-92 Hatton
Kind of a sloppy round.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Mar 26, 2010 6:54 PM EDT reply actions
Hatton-Branco R11
Late part of the fight hasn’t been too pretty, and Hatton seems like he might be on cruise control. Branco is slapping him around a bit now. Branco might have him in a slight bit of trouble in the final minute, as Hatton starts looking a bit bewildered, like he fell out of the moment so to speak. But then he gets his game face back.
Branco 10-9
Hatton 106-103
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R11 10-9 Branco, 107-102 Hatton
Branco realizes he’s way down, and starts fighting. Hatton seems to know he’s ahead, and is prepared to coast to a win.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Mar 26, 2010 6:57 PM EDT reply actions
I think you were right the first time
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Hatton-Branco R12
Fairly spirited last round, and Matthew’s doing his best to win it, and I think he is winning it. About 30 seconds left. Right hand by Hatton stings and might well have sealed the round. He’s fighting hard to close it out, and as best anyone can tell, Matthew Hatton just won the biggest fight of his career.
Hatton 10-9
Hatton 116-112
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R12, 10-9 Hatton, 117-111 Hatton
He’d have to be robbed to not have won this one.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Mar 26, 2010 7:00 PM EDT reply actions
career high here for matthew. only downhill from here though
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-Sonny Liston
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He could defend once or twice and possibly get a title shot
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sadly, probably so
Neither of these guys were REALLY at the top of the Euro-level welter class. Branco’s not even a welterweight. Hatton Promotions will have to be careful if they want this to last.
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
They paid Yuri Nuzhnenko to step aside
So I guess it’s just a matter of whether he can beat Nuzhnenko. Never seen Yuri fight, so I just don’t know.
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I have it 116-112.
Entertaining fight, sets up the dross we’ve got coming up now with ‘Sugar Ray Clay Jones Jr’ and, er, Sam Webb.
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Hatton-Branco Official Decision
117-111
115-113
116-112
Matthew Hatton via unanimous decision
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That was actually mostly entertaining.
Hatton looked….well, not awful. Good for him.
by The Boxer Rebellion on Mar 26, 2010 7:05 PM EDT reply actions
Jesus Christ, Ricky. Have a fuckin’ salad.
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Ricky Hatton, what a good bloke.
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I couldn't resist a screencap
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they couldn’t come up with a better name for haye/ruiz than “lord of the ring?”
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what do you mean
it’s incredibly creative
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
other possible titles
Haye v Ruiz: The World Awaits
Haye v Ruiz: Boxing Match
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
boxing match has a nice ring to it
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by sonofapsycho on Mar 26, 2010 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
R U SRIUS?
WHO R U PICKING?
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never seen this small douchpacker but the highlights look like a poor mans derrick gainer
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that's being kind as far as I'm concerned
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
He's like Ali, Jones and Leonard rolled into one
Only without the talent, and without throwing punches.
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Consider me Sam Webb’s No. 1 fan for the next 45 minutes.
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lol
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Jesus Christ. Get this doof’s stupid outfit off already, you goobers.
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Small-Webb R1
Ugh. The first half of this round is Small’s usual B.S. and I’m already guessing Webb can’t do anything at all with him. Small with a left. I’m guessing that’s the last punch I call for the round. Small’s pawing, pointless, zipless jab is nothing. It’s just another part of his shimmy dance routine. Webb does absolutely nothing in this round. And as usual, Anthony Small’s fight sucks.
Small 10-9
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Yawn.
That actually hurt giving Small that round.
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I want Small vs. Spinks
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this is torture. im going to watch ncaa
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Oh god, Catch-22
Anthony Small or Gus Johnson
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Small-Webb R2
It’s an Anthony Small fight.
Small 10-9
Small 20-18
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Never
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in the reign of Queen Dick
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Small-Webb R3
This is pretty much the same fight as Small-McDonagh, except Webb isn’t tall enough to get a punch per round that wins a few.
Small 10-9
Small 30-27
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Small looks like he's having a seizure
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4-0, 40-36
I can’t even pretend to be interested in describing this fight.
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Small by name and small in ability.
He just asks to be ridiculed.His interview will be the best part.Guaranteed to be awkward and embarrasingly funny.
Much like his fighting style
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Goddamn it, hold that cut up. I think he can stop Small.
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Well what the hell. If Anthony Small would ever fight like THIS, he wouldn’t take half the guff he does.
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Not that I’m saying he should just be a brawler. That’s not him. But still. ANY forward moving or ANY action would be great.
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, that was the thing I noticed right off in the first round
Webb is a scrappy son of a gun.
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve got it 86-85 Small, same as Watt, FWIW.
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The bookies probably have it wider
Live odds showed he’s still 1/8
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yeah and Webb at 9/2
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by Scott Christ on Mar 26, 2010 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Webb 10-9
Webb 115-113
I’m not even just hating on Small. I don’t think he won this fight. Someone actually came at him and made him fight.
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Small-Webb Official Decision
115-115
117-113
117-112
SAM WEBB VIA MAJORITY DECISION
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DO YOU BELIEVE IN EXTREMELY INCONSEQUENTIAL MINOR MIRACLES?
YES!!!!!!!!
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I hope nobody suspends Webb for cursing on the air
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