BRAGGING RIGHTS CORNER'S INNER CIRCLE...

• The old Skidone whammy says Tszyu by TKO - but guess is it won’t be the last we hear of the Hatton express down the proverbial pike. - George Elsasser
   

• I thought Sharmba Mitchell might outbox Tszyu, I know that Ricky Hatton won't. I really haven't seen enough of Hatton to know how or when, and I hope he makes a great fight, but can't go against Tszyu here. - Danny Serratelli
   

• I like Kostya in about nine rounds. I think Hatton will make things rough and will gain some fans with his effort but Kostya will be a little too much for him. - Chris Robinson
   

• Tszyu has great power and Hatton takes too many shots, not a good combination for the challenger. I say Tszyu wins via mid round knockout. - Mike Leanardi
   

• Ricky Hatton is taking a huge step up, and I feel that it may be a little more then he can handle. I see Tszyu picking Hatton apart as he tries to get inside and work the body. Tszyu's speed is very underrated, and it will come into play. I think Hatton's face may get bloody, and I predict Tszyu by TKO in the 6th round.   -  Tom Dickey
   

• The educated man would always go with Tszyu , and the gambling man with Hatton.. I am  a mix of both and sit firmly on the fence leaning slightly towards Tszyu by way of cuts around the 9th,  and on the way to a win anyhow.  Tszyu TKO 9.  -  Stephen Jones
   

• If the fight is not stopped on cuts in the later rounds then look for a TKO stoppage as Tszyu imposes his power on the weary Hatton. In the end, on the Saturday of June 4th, regardless of who wins this fight, I predict that we the fans will be the real winners.  - Oleg Bershadsky
   

• Kostya Tszyu wins by KO in 4 after he figures out Hatton's timing. Since Hatton throws a thousand punches a round, that's a thousand openings for Kostya Tszyu's right hands to find the mark and finish the show. - Frank Gonzalez Jr.
   

• Kostya Tszyu by 9th round TKO. This is the first time Ricky Hatton has faced a top tier opponent that wasn't carefully scouted for him. Tszyu has seen it all and Hatton will make a good fight of it while it lasts. - Ed Ludwig
   

• Hatton to be counted out after a series of Tszyu boy punches before the end of the 6th round. - Darren Yates
   

• Kostya's POWER overwhelms Hatton.  After 8 unanswered shots to the head, Tszyu knocks him unconscious within 2 rounds. - Ricky Ray Taylor www.BoxerDRILLZ.com
   

• Tszyu. Between rounds  six and seven referee will call a halt to the bout. Hatton will give a good account of himself early I think, until the right-hand starts to find its mark on Hatton then his demise will come shortly after. I think Hatton will suffer a couple knockdowns leading up to the stoppage. Jeff Mayweather

• Kostya has to much fire power for the young fighter. I believe Hatton will be champ someday, but not this week. Kostya relentless pressure will be to much to handle. Kostya by 5th KO.  - Robert Hernandez
   

• Unless Kostya Tszyu suddenly gets old over night he should have no problem with the young Ricky Hatton. -  Kenny Perrault
   

• Ricky Hatton has been wanting a piece of  Kostya Tszyu for some time. Well, there is an old adage that says 'be careful what you ask for, you might just get it.' Ricky has gotten what he has been asking for, and I don't think he will be able to survive the two-fisted thunder Kostya Tszyu brings to the ring. Until Kostya loses it's hard to go against his discipline, his skills and his punching power. Tszyu via the short route, mid to late rounds. - Elisa Harrison

• If Hatton lets Tszyu use his boxing skills and stay on the outside, then it's Tszyu's fight.  But if Hatton gets inside and works Tszyu's body, I think he will win by late stoppage or on points.  My pick is Hatton. - Wayne McCullough - www.pocketrocketbox.com
   
• I like Kostya Tszyu early and late! - DaVarryl 'Touch of Sleep' Williamson
   
• I pick Kostya Tszyu for the simple fact that Ricky Hatton tends to jump in with his chin in the air.  Tszyu is a sharp shooter and if Hatton jumps in he will get caught like Zab did a few years back.  If it goes the distance, I still pick Tszyu to win by unanimous decision.  Too much experience. - Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero - www.robertguerrero.com
   
• Kostya Tszyu wins by late round stoppage. Tszyu will be too strong for Hatton, and Hatton will not have the enough firepower to back up Tszyu. -  Ernesto Dallas, Manager, SantanaBoxing.com
   
• This is a no brainer. Kostya Tszyu all the way. I predict he wares him down by the 7th and knocks him out!  -  Noah Lazes, Promoter/Entrepreneur
   
• I like Tszyu in this one, or should I say I am hoping for Tszyu in this one. I keep getting this gut feeling that Hatton is going to bring more than most people here expect. He has fought relatively good opposition and has been active.  Tszyu is as complete as they come and my only concern has been his inactivity. This one may be to close to call but something inside me says Hatton may out hustle him. - Russ Anber
   
• Thanks for asking... You have a great body puncher in the undefeated Hatton and a great puncher in Tszyu. The difference in this fight is that Hatton tends to cut and that is what I see will be the difference in the fight. Tszyu by TKO after round seven... Rusty Rubin, Managing Editor, Ringsports.com
   
• Kostya Tszyu will win by late round stoppage in a very  tough, grueling, demanding fight, but in the end his experience and superior skills will prevail over the youth and strength of Ricky Hatton. - Richard  Dobal, Promoter
   

• I think Kostya wins by KO in the late rounds, 10 0r 11. The Observer
   

• Tszyu in 10! The referee will be forced to stop the fight, as Hatton takes the beating of his life.-David Greene/FisticScene.com
   
• Zoo by TKO in the 6th round in a very good fight....I feel that Hatton's style is made for Zoo who is a great counter puncher. Zoo will wait till Hatton is in front of him to blow him out with the RIGHT HAND all night.... Butch 'Big Dog' Sanchez
   
• Hatton is pesky, but Kostya is the man. Tszyu wins! - Craig Goossen, www.goossentutor.com
   
• When all other long time champions are slowing down and feeling their age, the 35 year old Kostya Tszyu is as dangerous now, as at any stage of his 14 year career. Kostya is the ultimate athlete whose conditioning and preparations are the key to his longevity. Power and experience will be the decisive factors for this master technician. Ricky Hatton with his impressive undefeated record and exciting fighting style has never faced a puncher of Tszyu's class. Styles make fights and Hatton's style of coming forward, smothering his opponents and throwing his punches in combinations, will leave openings for the powerful Tszyu right hand and ultimately be the undoing of the young Brit. Hatton will be hit harder than he has ever been hit before and this is something that you can't train for. Hatton has to throw his left rip and unfortunately for him, that leaves a dangerous target for the Tszyu right hand. I like Kostya by KO - Kevin Barry, Professional Trainer & Manager
   

• Tszyu vs Hatton will be a hard fought battle that will not be decided  by the judges. Tszyu will win by a TKO in the 4th round. -  Jake Hall, Indiana Boxing Commissioner
   

• I see Tszyu and Hatton going to war.  Both men will have their moments, but the science behind Tszyu's slugging and his big fight experience should pull him out as the winner.  Look for an 8th round knockout or technical knock-out. - Ricardo Lois, Publicist  Joan Guzman


 

• I just think that Tszyu will be bringing Hatton into another level. Ricky will not be able to successfully cope with the talent of a fighter like Kostya Tszyu.  Boxing is no different than any other sport.  It is difficult to sustain competence as you go from level to level. This is a step into an unknown ring experience.   Kostya Tszyu will win by knockout. - Elmo Adolph
   

• I think this will be a little bit harder than people think for Tszyu, I feel like the 1st couple rounds will be pure excitement and I feel like Hatton will be expecting the right only to get caught by Tszyu's left hooks and once the right does land Hatton will stop pressuring and retreat and in the 9th a cut up, battered Hatton will lose by TKO on the ropes. - Michael Doss, www.15rounds.com
   
• Ricky Hatton, is a brave, tough undefeated fighter, but Kostya Tszyu is simply the best. Therefore, he should knockout Hatton around the 10th. round. - Oscar Borrás, 20 de Mayo
   
• I'm going with Kostya I think he's 2 strong 4 Hatton. - James 'Punisher' Palma
   
• Ricky Hatton has never been in the ring with such a devastating puncher like Kostya Tszyu.  I will be surprised if it goes the distance.  Tszyu will KO Hatton within 10 - Mario Serrano, Publicist
   
• Tszyu by late KO - Brian Tilley
   
• I like Tszyu by late TKO or decision in a surprisingly competitive fight. - Brad Goodman, Matchmaker
   
• El ruso viviendo en Australia,  debe ganar por cualquier via basado en el encaje de estilos, y por haber peleado con algunos peleadores de gran clase que no han cruzado guantes con Hatton, como lo son Shamba Mitchell y Zab Judah.  - Antonio Purriños, La Voz de Miami Beach
   

• Tszyu wins in a tough fight or TKO - Damon Feldman, Promoter
   

• I am going to pick Ricky Hatton by decision.  He is nine years younger, is undefeated and beat Vince Phillips, who beat Kostya. - Jackie Kallen, (most successful female manager in the history of the sport).
   
• Tszyu by KO - Jose Martino, Editor www.boxeomundial.net
   
• Kostya in a BIG KO 5 - J D Brown
   

  6-1-2005

  

  
  

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