Hatton V Mallignagi

[PAULM03]

Not really had time to formulate some proper thoughts on this, or check the odds out. I think this could be the fight where Hatton comes unstuck though and I think I'll probably oppose him. Despite winning last time out he looked very unimpressive and tired, and was so beat up you could have mistaken him for the loser. Will post something in a bit more detail tommorow.

[LtfcPete]

Re: Hatton V Mallignagi Paul, to be fair to Hatton he had just tasted defeat for the 1st time and this probably affected him in some ways. Saying this, I don't think he was gunshy and although he took punishment he showed he can still take a punch. Not that this should be a problem against the light punching Malignaggi. I think it's a tough one to call but I can't see Hatton being knocked out. Malignaggi has few KOs on his record (2 in last 23 fights), but has shown a pretty good chin, eg against Cotto when he was cut to sh*t and survived being dropped. He can obviously go the distance. If you are thinking of backing Malignaggi then 4.4 @ Betfair on him on points looks a good price. For what its worth, Colin Hart agrees..!.. “He boasts about the huge quantities of alcohol he consumes between fights, plus the junk food he eats. It means he blows up 40 to 50 pounds over his fighting weight whether it’s at 140 or 147 pounds. At his age, you can’t keep that lifestyle and get away with it. He is an old 30, which is why I believe Malignaggi will beat him on decision. He will be too young, too fit, and too fast for Hatton.” We've heard all of this before though, and the British are notoriously famous for bashing their most successful sportsmen (Calzaghe) and quick to predict their downfall. Hatton is quality, you don't beat Kosta Tsyzu, Collazo, Castillo et al by being average. Malignaggi doesn't have any real 'big name' wins on his record like Ricky does, he hasn't been tested much against top class opponents, bar the bruising by Cotto. Also, by all accounts he had a tough time with Ngoudjo in Jan and in his 2nd bout with N'dou he was seriously troubled but ended up with a split decision. (I don't buy that hair shite either because Ndou won more rounds when Malignaggi could see!) Hatton did show signs of wear and tear in his last fight but his history proves his class and puts me off backing Malignaggi. Probably won't have a bet but Malignaggi on points seems a decent option at that price for those that think he'll win.