By P.H. Burbridge
Redemption time for Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton. When he first hit the scene I wondered why he chose a nickname that was already made famous by Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns. But, over the years I’ve forgiven him for that because if anyone deserves to be called the Hitman its Hatton. He’s earned it.
As he rose through the ranks and his name entered the discussion in the U.S. there were plenty of detractors who labeled him a protected British fighter who built his name on soft opposition. But, not me. I immediately enjoyed his style and to a certain extent considered Ricky to be fighting in what is sometimes called “the Mexican style.”
Swarming your opponent and cranking left hooks to the body. Basically, wearing your man down. It’s the hardest style to be successful with. Obviously, it’s not exclusive to Mexican fighters. The Great Joe Frazier was a master of this style but in recent times people have began to make the correlation between that style and Mexican fighters. Julio Cesar Chavez has a lot to do with it. So, I wasn’t surprised when Hatton also picked up another nickname “The Manchester Mexican.” read more
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