Hatton-Castillo

mh2365 · 06-19-2007, 11:22 PM

I say Hatton in 10

In The Thomas and Mack Center, Las Vegas, NV
(HBO) Ricky Hatton (40-0) vs. Jose Luis Castillo (55-7-1)
(For The Ring Magazine World Jr. Welterweight Championship)
(HBO) Victor Oganov (26-0) vs. Antwun Echols (31-6-3)

That would be very good news

Lee · 06-20-2007, 12:35 AM

Gotta go with Hatton too, hopefully his Defense has improved a bit as you can't always rely on a balls out attack.

Mr Big · 06-20-2007, 04:23 AM

I'll take Hatton TKO 11. Ricky joins Wladimir Klitschko and Antonio Tarver as the latest high profile fighters to wear an IBO strap. Personally, I think the International Boxing Organization is, relatively speaking, a good ABC group. As their website states, they are the only sanctioning body with unbiased computerized rankings. May not be much, but I think it's a good start.

mh2365 · 06-20-2007, 06:24 AM

I was surprised to see that they were showing the Oganov fight

a87star · 06-20-2007, 12:17 PM

Oganov was pulled out of the fight with Antwun Echols. He recently signed with Gary Shaw and the upcoming card was promoted by Fight Academy, his former affiliation.

I'll take Hatton TKO8.

mh2365 · 06-20-2007, 12:55 PM

Too bad that would have been nice to see

Mad Bomber · 06-20-2007, 09:11 PM

I'll take Hatton by late round TKO, as I believe it's possible that Castillo's best
days are probably behind him.

Greg

mh2365 · 06-20-2007, 09:27 PM

If the ad in sporting news is any indication, Hatton looked to be in great shape. I can see another dominating performance for Hatton. Sort of like Kosta .. a past prime brawler who will come right at him.

Jim_Kidd · 06-20-2007, 10:16 PM

I like Ricky Hatton. He's good for boxing, so I hope he sticks around for awhile. I see him winning a decision over Castillo. Youth and less physical miles on the body should be the difference in this one.

I wouldn't be surprised if he encounters a few anxious moments along the way, either. Castillo has an edge in experience and I'd be surprised if he gets stopped. A knockout win for Hatton would be great.

I just hope it doesn't turn into an inside "clinching," "wrestling," match by the midway point. That's a worst case scenario.

sabotai · 06-21-2007, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Bomber

I'll take Hatton by late round TKO, as I believe ot's possible that Castillo's best
days are probably behind him.

Greg

Agreed with this. I think Castille is in the same stage of his career as Erik Morales. Just too many wars. I think his body is breaking down. Hatton should beat him, but Castille has a pretty good puncher's chance.

BigFiasco · 06-21-2007, 11:41 AM

Castillo is a warrior and definately has a chance. Id say its 60/40 for Hatton winning this. If JLC is in good shape and can contain Ricky's come foward approach he has a shot for sure.

Dave1877 · 06-21-2007, 06:25 PM

Hatton clearly on points

mrchallenge · 06-21-2007, 09:15 PM

I'll go against the grain here and pick Castillo via the "one last big fight left in him" arguement.

Its true that Castillo looked like crap in his last fight but Ricky Hatton didn't look too hot either against Urango. And he had a close call against Calazzo from what I can remember.

hamed · 06-22-2007, 08:54 AM

Does this give Jose more motivation to fight hard now or less?

Castillo's purse to be withheld!
A Nevada Federal Judge today has granted an attachment in favor of Gary Shaw Productions and Diego Corrales’s Estate of up to $1,200,000 of any monies to be paid to Jose Luis Castillo. As a result, Castillo will receive $0 for Saturday's Ricky Hatton fight. Shaw and Corrales sued Castillo after he failed to make weight for their rubber match in June 2006. The case has not come to trial, but boxing attorney Judd Burstein was successful in having Castillo's purse held in escrow pending the resolution of the lawsuit.
Friday, June 22 2007

mrchallenge · 06-22-2007, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hamed

Does this give Jose more motivation to fight hard now or less?

Good question! I have no idea. I guess we'll have to wait and see. It may be a distraction.

hamed · 06-22-2007, 01:07 PM

^ I agree. On one hand maybe it makes him mad & he takes it out on Hatton. On the other, in the back of his mind he's thinking "I'm in this really tough fight with this tough guy & getting zero for it? What's the point?"

a87star · 06-22-2007, 03:36 PM

Castillo is on his way out. He looked shot against Ngoudjo. Despite that, he'll probably put up a good fight for the first three or four rounds and then fade due to the pressure of Hatton.

gocubsgo · 06-22-2007, 05:35 PM

What is the cost of this PPV event? Anyone buying it?

a87star · 06-22-2007, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gocubsgo

What is the cost of this PPV event? Anyone buying it?

It's not PPV. HBO will be airing it tomorrow night at 10pm.

gocubsgo · 06-22-2007, 10:36 PM

Ah of course it figure i don't have HBO being the cheapass i am.

06-19-2007, 11:22 PM	#1
mh2365 Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,941 Infractions: 0/2 (101)	Hatton-Castillo I say Hatton in 10 In The Thomas and Mack Center, Las Vegas, NV (HBO) Ricky Hatton (40-0) vs. Jose Luis Castillo (55-7-1) (For The Ring Magazine World Jr. Welterweight Championship) (HBO) Victor Oganov (26-0) vs. Antwun Echols (31-6-3) That would be very good news

06-20-2007, 04:23 AM	#3
Mr Big All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,238	I'll take Hatton TKO 11. Ricky joins Wladimir Klitschko and Antonio Tarver as the latest high profile fighters to wear an IBO strap. Personally, I think the International Boxing Organization is, relatively speaking, a good ABC group. As their website states, they are the only sanctioning body with unbiased computerized rankings. May not be much, but I think it's a good start. __________________ The M.O.B. Isaiah 54:17

06-20-2007, 09:11 PM	#7
Mad Bomber All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,566	I'll take Hatton by late round TKO, as I believe it's possible that Castillo's best days are probably behind him. Greg __________________ Keep on Punchin' There are three things that go on a fighter, first your reflexes go, then your chin goes, and then your friends go. Willie Pep Last edited by Mad Bomber; 06-21-2007 at 10:16 PM.

06-21-2007, 11:41 AM	#11
BigFiasco Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 213	re Castillo is a warrior and definately has a chance. Id say its 60/40 for Hatton winning this. If JLC is in good shape and can contain Ricky's come foward approach he has a shot for sure.

06-22-2007, 01:07 PM	#16
hamed Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,073	^ I agree. On one hand maybe it makes him mad & he takes it out on Hatton. On the other, in the back of his mind he's thinking "I'm in this really tough fight with this tough guy & getting zero for it? What's the point?" Last edited by hamed; 06-22-2007 at 04:06 PM.

06-20-2007, 12:35 AM	#2
Lee Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The Scorched Desert Posts: 4,653	Gotta go with Hatton too, hopefully his Defense has improved a bit as you can't always rely on a balls out attack.

06-20-2007, 06:24 AM	#4
mh2365 Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,941 Infractions: 0/2 (101)	I was surprised to see that they were showing the Oganov fight

06-20-2007, 12:17 PM	#5
a87star Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 4,850	Oganov was pulled out of the fight with Antwun Echols. He recently signed with Gary Shaw and the upcoming card was promoted by Fight Academy, his former affiliation. I'll take Hatton TKO8.

06-20-2007, 12:55 PM	#6
mh2365 Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,941 Infractions: 0/2 (101)	Too bad that would have been nice to see

06-20-2007, 09:27 PM	#8
mh2365 Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,941 Infractions: 0/2 (101)	If the ad in sporting news is any indication, Hatton looked to be in great shape. I can see another dominating performance for Hatton. Sort of like Kosta .. a past prime brawler who will come right at him.

06-20-2007, 10:16 PM	#9
Jim_Kidd All Star Reserve Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Florida, West Coast Posts: 578	I like Ricky Hatton. He's good for boxing, so I hope he sticks around for awhile. I see him winning a decision over Castillo. Youth and less physical miles on the body should be the difference in this one. I wouldn't be surprised if he encounters a few anxious moments along the way, either. Castillo has an edge in experience and I'd be surprised if he gets stopped. A knockout win for Hatton would be great. I just hope it doesn't turn into an inside "clinching," "wrestling," match by the midway point. That's a worst case scenario.

06-21-2007, 06:25 PM	#12
Dave1877 Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom Posts: 488	Hatton clearly on points

06-21-2007, 09:15 PM	#13
mrchallenge Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 167	I'll go against the grain here and pick Castillo via the "one last big fight left in him" arguement. Its true that Castillo looked like crap in his last fight but Ricky Hatton didn't look too hot either against Urango. And he had a close call against Calazzo from what I can remember.

06-22-2007, 08:54 AM	#14
hamed Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,073	Does this give Jose more motivation to fight hard now or less? Castillo's purse to be withheld! A Nevada Federal Judge today has granted an attachment in favor of Gary Shaw Productions and Diego Corrales’s Estate of up to $1,200,000 of any monies to be paid to Jose Luis Castillo. As a result, Castillo will receive $0 for Saturday's Ricky Hatton fight. Shaw and Corrales sued Castillo after he failed to make weight for their rubber match in June 2006. The case has not come to trial, but boxing attorney Judd Burstein was successful in having Castillo's purse held in escrow pending the resolution of the lawsuit. Friday, June 22 2007

06-22-2007, 03:36 PM	#17
a87star Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 4,850	Castillo is on his way out. He looked shot against Ngoudjo. Despite that, he'll probably put up a good fight for the first three or four rounds and then fade due to the pressure of Hatton.

06-22-2007, 05:35 PM	#18
gocubsgo All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,556	What is the cost of this PPV event? Anyone buying it?

06-22-2007, 10:36 PM	#20
gocubsgo All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,556	Ah of course it figure i don't have HBO being the cheapass i am.