BOXING - Hatton vs Castillo - 06/23/2007

**Homr** · 06-19-07, 12:14 AM

castillo by dec or late round tko

**punchmaster** · 06-19-07, 12:48 AM

Originally posted by Homr

castillo by dec or late round tko

I do hope Castillo has one great fight left in him, but I'm concerned about how much he has left and that he no longer enjoys the usual strength advantage he had at 135. A very determined Hatton will outlast him.... outhug him for sure.

**onlooker** · 06-19-07, 01:52 AM

Originally posted by Homr

castillo by dec or late round tko

Current odds for Castillo by decision is +346.

Current odds for Castillo to win by KO, TKO or DQ is +568.

**rjt721** · 06-19-07, 02:07 AM

Huge play on Hatton. In his prime, JLC outclasses Hatton, but at this point in his career, Castillo is a shot fighter. He's taken an absolute beating in his career. From the second fight with Floyd to the Casamayor fight, and of course the legendary matches with Chico Corrales, Castillo has taken too many clean shots. The years of struggling to make weight at 135, when it was obvious he wasn't a natural lightweight, has also taken it's toll. He looked awful in his last fight against Herman Ngoudjo, a 'B' class fighter, in a fight he could've easy lost a decision.

Now, he's going against the premier fighter at 140. Castillo's had a great career, but it's simply asking too much for him to win this fight. No longer being the bigger, stronger fighter is a huge disadvantage for JLC, and something he's never experienced.

Hatton made a mistake in moving up to 147 to take the Collazo fight, a match in which he was fortunate to get a decision. Now that he's back at 140 with a match under his belt at that weight since the Collazo fight, he should be as strong as ever.

Again, in his prime, Castillo wins this fight, but at this point in their career's, Hatton has far more left in the tank.

5* Hatton -180.

**vanman** · 06-19-07, 01:20 PM

Hatton in 7 or 8

**onlooker** · 06-23-07, 05:03 PM

Just a little reminder that this fight is tonight.

Current odds.

Ricky Hatton -238
Jose Luis Castillo +218

Over 10.5 rounds -206
Under 10.5 rounds +186

Will R. Hatton win by K.O., T.K.O. or D.Q?
Yes +298
No -328

Will R. Hatton win by Decision?
Yes +131
No -141

Will J. L. Castillo win by K.O., T.K.O. or D.Q?
Yes +631
No -701

Will J. L. Castillo win by Decision?
Yes +396
No -436

Will the fight be a Draw ? (Hatton vs Castillo)
Yes +2441
No -2841

**onlooker** · 06-23-07, 09:24 PM

HBO everyone. Fighters are making their way to the ring. Minutes from the start.

**zootiehead** · 06-23-07, 09:29 PM

If I was betting this I would go with the under 10.5

**onlooker** · 06-23-07, 09:35 PM

The crowd is nuts for Hatton. Singing their Hatton song as the round went on.

Round 1 goes to Hatton.

**onlooker** · 06-23-07, 09:47 PM

Wow, a body shot takes Castillo out in the 4th.

Castillo goes to a knee, and didn't even try to stand up. Took the count, and the fight ends.

**djeffectz** · 06-23-07, 09:50 PM

whoever betted hatton wins by knockout is rich!!