Ricky Hatton Stops Paulie Malignaggi

Ricky Hatton Stops Paulie Malignaggi In Round 11

Paulie Malignaggi's corner throw in the towel

What a great fight for Ricky Hatton! After a decent first round for Paulie Malignaggi, which he won, the rest of the fight was totally dominated by Ricky Hatton. Paulie Malignaggi took some hard shots but never gave in, so credit is due.

Ricky Hatton looked much better and lived up to what he said about putting on a good show. He looked much sharper then he has done on many of his previous fights, Floyd Mayweather Senior really looks to of done a good job so far with Ricky Hatton.

From the second round onwards you could really see the difference in strength and power between Ricky Hatton and Paulie Malignaggi, it was actually Paulie Malignaggi doing more holding!. Once Paulie Malignaggi felt the power of Hatton he kept on holding once in close, his jab was not as effective as people thought it would be, including Paulie, Ricky Hatton basically walked through it and slipped it all night. I was surprised that Ricky Hatton was actually beating Paulie Malignaggi at his own game, Boxing, and beating Paulie to the jab.

Ricky Hatton did get hit a few times but Paulie Malignaggi's lack of power just didn't really bother Ricky. Paulie Malignaggi looked scared throughout the fight, as if he never really got going, like he knew he was out of his depth. There was a difference in class and i think he seen that quite quickly in the fight, and was very hesitant to throw many punches. Ricky Hatton still has work to do on his fighting game, he was still lunging in quite a lot, which left him open to punches, and could of moved his head more.

In every round Ricky Hatton landed some hurtful punches on Paulie, this was not just taking it's toll on Paulie Malignaggi, but also his corner too, who were very concerned because he wasn't throwing punches back and did look hurt. The end of the fight came when Ricky Hatton was landing some power punches to Paulie Malignaggi in the 11th Round, his corner knew he had lost the fight and didn't want to see him take anymore punishment so Buddy Mcgirt threw in the towel.

Paulie Malignaggi was angry at this and pushed Buddy Mcgirt, he knew he had lost but he at least wanted to last till the end of the fight. Because the corner threw in the towel, this fight now goes down as a TKO, so Paulie Malignaggi's record now has a TKO (knockout loss) on it. Bad night for Paulie Malignaggi, and a career best for Ricky Hatton. He really fought well and will now be in line for a fight between the winner of Oscar DeLa Hoya and Manny Pacquiao, or even another shot at Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Ricky Hatton Vs Paulie Malignaggi Weigh In

Ricky Hatton Vs Paulie Malignaggi Weigh In

Well, Ricky Hatton Vs Paulie Malignaggi is here! Both fighters looked in excellent shape. With there being more Ricky Hatton fans from the UK then any Paulie Malignaggi fans there, all you could hear was the chants from the Ricky Hatton fans.

Paulie Malignaggi looks confident and up for this fight, him and his camp beleive they have captured this fight at the right stage of Ricky Hattons career. I do beleive this will be a tough fight for Ricky Hatton and i have my doubts on if he will win, but if he can stay focused and get past Paulie Malignaggi's great jab, he can win this fight.

Ricky Hatton Vs Paulie Malignaggi Weigh In Below

Paulie Malignaggi also has very fast hands, many beleive this will be the main problem for Ricky Hatton. I really want Ricky Hatton to win this one, if he doesn't his career is almost certainly over. I think Ricky Hatton has most of the world on his side. Not many people have warmed to Paulie Malignaggi and his brash talking ways.

One thing is for sure, who ever wins this fight is in line to face the winner of Oscar De la Hoya Vs Manny Pacquiao, which would be a dream fight for the fighters and the fans! If that fighter is Ricky Hatton, what a way to end his career, with one of the biggest fights ever!.

I like the way Ricky Hatton has composed himself for most of the build up to this fight, he hasn't really bad mouthed Paulie Malignaggi, although he did in one inteview before, but mostly he has been very respectful.

I beleive this fight could go either way. If Paulie Malignaggi keeps it at range, which he has said he's going to try to do, he will win on points. If Ricky Hatton can close the distance at will he can win this one pretty easily.

Ricky Hatton Vs Paulie Malignaggi

Ricky Hatton Vs Paulie Malignaggi At The MGM Grand

Ricky Hatton takes on Paulie Malignaggi on Saturday 22nd November.

Ricky Hatton looks in superb shape. He really looks better then i have ever seen him before. He seems to have found a new confidence, which is just what he needed. I was watching Hatton on the pads with Floyd Mayweather Senior and he looked great. Ricky Hatton always needed to sharpen up a bit in my opinion, he has always been a 'jump in face first type fighter', now he seems to be using his brain more. Floyd Mayweather Senior will bring out the best in Ricky Hatton im sure.

There is a little battle between the two camps. Floyd Mayweather Senior trains Ricky Hatton, and Buddy Mcgirt is training Paulie Malignaggi. These are two of the best boxing trainers and both trainers think there fighter is going to win. They also Both have specific tactics to ensure there fighters win easily so this should be interesting. One of them will be wrong, there will only be one winner..

Some of the top boxing writers and even active boxers are saying that Paulie Malignaggi could win this one. His style will be too much for Ricky Hatton. This is a fight between a brawler and a good boxer, but i think if Ricky Hatton can use what he has learnt from Floyd Mayweather Senior and take his time, pick his punches, he should win.

Ricky Hatton Vs Paulie Malignaggi

Ricky Hatton Vs Paulie Malignaggi

There is not long to wait now for the Ricky Hatton Vs Paulie Malignaggi fight.

I think this could be a tough fight for Ricky Hatton because of Paulie Malignaggi's style. He has great boxing skills, very slick and very sharp. Those types of fighters have always troubled Ricky Hatton. Hopefully, with Ricky Hatton now teamed up with Floyd Mayweather Senior, he has learnt some new skills and sharpened up more. Ricky Hattons last two performances weren't very good, and he even admits that himself.

But for this fight he has been much more dedicated and really seems up to the job. Floyd Mayweather Senior is without doubt one of the best trainers in the world, but can you teach an old dog like Ricky Hatton new tricks? I think you can if the old dog wants it bad enough, and i think Ricky Hatton Does.

Ricky Hatton Vs Paulie Malignaggi has all the makings for a great fight. Paulie Malignaggi is much tougher then he looks too. He took a good beating from Miguel Cotto, and although he lost that fight, many people had respect for him because he lasted the whole fight and took some seriously hard punches. So we know Paulie Malignaggi can take a beating, and with his slick boxing style, he could be hard work for Ricky Hatton.

No matter which way the fight goes, i think it will be a tough fight for both fighters. Personally I am a Ricky Hatton fan, so i hope he wins, and wins in style. But i must say, i think if Ricky Hatton does lose to Paulie Malignaggi, he will retire.

I hope Ricky Hatton hasn't jinxed himself by talking bad about Paulie Malignaggi,not in this press conference but at an earlier interview. The only other time he has talked bad about another fighter was the match up with Floyd Mayweather Junior, and look what happened then..

I hope im wrong..Good luck Hitman.

Here is what Ricky Hatton had to say at the Press Conference. Ricky Hattons a great fighter and a great guy.