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Britexpat76 · 13 March 2015, 04:50 AM

Had his YG yachtmaster stolen when last away. Loves his watches and commented on mine whilst wearing his temporary swatch!

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locutus49 · 13 March 2015, 04:56 AM

Bummer. Well, at least you got to meet a nice guy and I hope his watch is recovered (or was insured).

Britexpat76 · 13 March 2015, 05:01 AM

Lovely guy and yes he was insured. As boxers go immensely down to earth.

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Kingair · 13 March 2015, 05:08 AM

Nice !

Old Expat Beast · 13 March 2015, 07:06 AM

Which one is the boxer? (sorry, I don't follow it much).

MonBK · 13 March 2015, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Which one is the boxer? (sorry, I don't follow it much).

It's the guy on the left, mostly "famous" in the UK.

Britexpat76 · 13 March 2015, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

It's the guy on the left, mostly "famous" in the UK.

Should of been more well known - he did beat quite a few Americans. . Never ducked a fight, fighting anyone put in front of him.

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Josh36912 · 13 March 2015, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Britexpat76

Should of been more well known - he did beat quite a few Americans. . Never ducked a fight, fighting anyone put in front of him.

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He went into that Mayweather fight undefeated didn't he?

Britexpat76 · 13 March 2015, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh36912

He went into that Mayweather fight undefeated didn't he?

Yes he did and the Vegas referee kept splitting them up. He had a punchers chance against mayweather but pacman destroyed him.

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MonBK · 13 March 2015, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Britexpat76

Should of been more well known - he did beat quite a few Americans. . Never ducked a fight, fighting anyone put in front of him.

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Ok.

Britexpat76 · 13 March 2015, 07:23 AM

Ricky Hatton, the only man to never say no to a fight be it paquaio or mayweather. So in the auction I'm now the proud owner of a Benn v Eubank glove hand signed to me by Ricky. Some things are rated higher than my Rolex collection.

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otisc · 13 March 2015, 09:58 AM

Not too surprised this photo was taken in a bar. Such a great fighter, I hope he gets control of his demons and lives a long life. We don't need another Johnny Tapia.

Hatton's destruction of Kostya Tszyu was one of boxing's greatest nights (although not for Tszyu, who suffered a career ending brain injury in the bout). If he could have controlled his conditioning between fights, he could have given Mayweather and Pacquiao all they could handle, instead of the middling efforts he offered in those two bouts.

What could have been.

kaseri · 13 March 2015, 10:31 AM

Ricky Hatton was barely a "B" level boxer in my opinion.

Britexpat76 · 15 March 2015, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kaseri

Ricky Hatton was barely a "B" level boxer in my opinion.

48 fights, three quarters of which were title fights over 2 weight divisions..... and 3 losses one to Pacman and one to Mayweather.

B level that.........

MonBK · 15 March 2015, 07:58 PM

I hope he had insurance?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...n-weekend.html

Britexpat76 · 15 March 2015, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

I hope he had insurance?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...n-weekend.html

He did fortunately, think he said he had a YG Yachtmaster and Explorer robbed.

One to look out for if you are in and around the North West UK......

kaseri · 16 March 2015, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Britexpat76

48 fights, three quarters of which were title fights over 2 weight divisions..... and 3 losses one to Pacman and one to Mayweather.

B level that.........

Take a good look at his record. Very few A level opponents. I stand by my assessment of him being a B level fighter at best.

Britexpat76 · 16 March 2015, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaseri

Take a good look at his record. Very few A level opponents. I stand by my assessment of him being a B level fighter at best.

With all due respect you don't know much about boxing is you class Kostya Tszyu as a second rate boxer when he was regarded as the best pound for pound fighter in the business when Hatton beat him. Hatton also beat Castillo after breaking 4 of his ribs - This is the same fighter that should of beat Floyd Mayweather in 2002. Mayweather is also quoted as saying Ricky Hatton was one of the toughest opponent he had faced and he was the 2005 Ring magazine fighter of the year.

That is not B level.

Rumhead · 13 March 2015, 01:07 PM

Nice pic! I'll bet that was a really cool experience. Did you ask him who he thinks will win on May 2?

Britexpat76 · 14 March 2015, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Rumhead

Nice pic! I'll bet that was a really cool experience. Did you ask him who he thinks will win on May 2?

Mayweather. I still think it will be a draw followed by another rematch with both fighters earning enough money to buy a country.

OmegaJJH · 15 March 2015, 09:04 AM

A down to earth guy. Shame he's a City Fan

Rogdogg · 15 March 2015, 08:15 PM

I always rated Hatton. He was a decent boxer. I think he liked the pints with his mates too much though. One of the lads, I think if he had never been a drinker he could have been even greater.

Britexpat76 · 15 March 2015, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogdogg

I always rated Hatton. He was a decent boxer. I think he liked the pints with his mates too much though. One of the lads, I think if he had never been a drinker he could have been even greater.

1000%. He admitted that himself. He must of blown most his money now as he is doing the after dinner speaking circuit - Which I would recommend to anyone. 1st one I have been too where you spend 2 hours prior to it starting sat next to your Idol drinking beer!

THC · 15 March 2015, 09:47 PM

Boxing is a dying sport, sadly... I grew up with it and my kids now have no idea who is anything in this sport

andromeda160 · 16 March 2015, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by THC

Boxing is a dying sport, sadly... I grew up with it and my kids now have no idea who is anything in this sport

All MMA fights now, people want to see some blood. Nothing beats a good boxing match though, I hate seening fights end 30 seconds in due to a choke out.

GerardoG · 16 March 2015, 01:16 AM

Nice pic! Thank you for sharing!

DiamondJack · 16 March 2015, 08:47 AM

Very unfair to refer to Hatton as a B level boxer.

Prior to his last 5 fights, he had an unblemished run of 43 wins and had also held world titles at two weights. IMO that places him in fairly exalted company and definitely not B rated......

I have a friend who knew him from Manchester and his love of a pint (well lots of them......) and big weight gain between fights was always going to bring an early end to his career.......

subtona · 16 March 2015, 08:53 AM

thanks for sharing, interesting info.

tbh thought the thread was going to be about clapton:)

Rumhead · 16 March 2015, 09:55 AM

I wouldn't say he was B level either. This will be a good year for boxing fans as more fights are going to be televised. Also it seems as though the promoters are wanting to make better match ups.

13 March 2015, 04:50 AM	#1
Britexpat76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: James Location: Middle East Watch: AP ROO,GP FTC, YM Posts: 892	A legend and Rolex lover Had his YG yachtmaster stolen when last away. Loves his watches and commented on mine whilst wearing his temporary swatch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 March 2015, 08:15 PM	#22
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	I always rated Hatton. He was a decent boxer. I think he liked the pints with his mates too much though. One of the lads, I think if he had never been a drinker he could have been even greater. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

16 March 2015, 08:53 AM	#28
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	thanks for sharing, interesting info. tbh thought the thread was going to be about clapton:) __________________

13 March 2015, 04:56 AM	#2
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Bummer. Well, at least you got to meet a nice guy and I hope his watch is recovered (or was insured).

13 March 2015, 05:01 AM	#3
Britexpat76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: James Location: Middle East Watch: AP ROO,GP FTC, YM Posts: 892	Lovely guy and yes he was insured. As boxers go immensely down to earth. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 March 2015, 05:08 AM	#4
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Nice !

13 March 2015, 07:06 AM	#5
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Which one is the boxer? (sorry, I don't follow it much).

13 March 2015, 07:23 AM	#11
Britexpat76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: James Location: Middle East Watch: AP ROO,GP FTC, YM Posts: 892	Ricky Hatton, the only man to never say no to a fight be it paquaio or mayweather. So in the auction I'm now the proud owner of a Benn v Eubank glove hand signed to me by Ricky. Some things are rated higher than my Rolex collection. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 March 2015, 09:58 AM	#12
otisc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Austin, TX Watch: 116610LV HULK Posts: 639	Not too surprised this photo was taken in a bar. Such a great fighter, I hope he gets control of his demons and lives a long life. We don't need another Johnny Tapia. Hatton's destruction of Kostya Tszyu was one of boxing's greatest nights (although not for Tszyu, who suffered a career ending brain injury in the bout). If he could have controlled his conditioning between fights, he could have given Mayweather and Pacquiao all they could handle, instead of the middling efforts he offered in those two bouts. What could have been.

13 March 2015, 10:31 AM	#13
kaseri "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA Posts: 350	Ricky Hatton was barely a "B" level boxer in my opinion.

15 March 2015, 07:58 PM	#15
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	I hope he had insurance? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...n-weekend.html

13 March 2015, 01:07 PM	#19
Rumhead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Blitzburgh Watch: ExpII, Sub, TT DJ Posts: 94	Nice pic! I'll bet that was a really cool experience. Did you ask him who he thinks will win on May 2?

15 March 2015, 09:04 AM	#21
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	A down to earth guy. Shame he's a City Fan

15 March 2015, 09:47 PM	#24
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Boxing is a dying sport, sadly... I grew up with it and my kids now have no idea who is anything in this sport

16 March 2015, 01:16 AM	#26
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Nice pic! Thank you for sharing!

16 March 2015, 08:47 AM	#27
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	Very unfair to refer to Hatton as a B level boxer. Prior to his last 5 fights, he had an unblemished run of 43 wins and had also held world titles at two weights. IMO that places him in fairly exalted company and definitely not B rated...... I have a friend who knew him from Manchester and his love of a pint (well lots of them......) and big weight gain between fights was always going to bring an early end to his career.......

16 March 2015, 09:55 AM	#29
Rumhead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Blitzburgh Watch: ExpII, Sub, TT DJ Posts: 94	I wouldn't say he was B level either. This will be a good year for boxing fans as more fights are going to be televised. Also it seems as though the promoters are wanting to make better match ups.

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