Fightin this weekend

[Rafiagra]

Apart from Ireland v France, there is no decent footy on so thank goodness for UFC and boxing.

Matthew Hatton was on last night and was unlucky not to get the decision against Lovemore N'dou. Not a classic fight and Hatton obviously lacks the 'world class' ability of his brother, but he boxed well enough to probably nick it. There was a good fight on the undercard (cant remember names) which was a blast - worth looking up for the double knockdown!

As for tonight - we could well have the fight of the year in Pacquiao v Cotto. This has the potential to be an absolute stormer and I cant wait. I'm definitely watching this live tonight - well done Sky Sports for putting it on.

I'm going to go for a Cotto win. I think he will stop Manny by about Round 7 as I just feel he might have a bit too much power. That said, if Manny can reproduce the handspeed he showed against De la Hoya and the power he showed against Hatton, it would be hard to bet against him. Plus, Roach is an excellent tactician.

Add in UFC before that and we are set up for a great night!!

Bring it on.

 

[FoxForceFive]

I'm gonna have to watch the fight tomorrow recorded, I cant do half 4 in the morning now we've got Luke!

Gutted cos it's not the same as watching it live. I just wish the US decision makers would put it on at 9pm their time instead of fucking 11pm. Firstly it's too late for 'primetime' & secondly we could watch it a half 2 & get to bed for a more reasonable half 3 instead of fucking 6am!

 

[Rafiagra]

I know - its a pain in the ass. The only reason I'm gonna watch it live is because the kids footy has been called off due to the weather. I reckon I'll just set my alarm and try and get a few hours kip beforehand. Its always surreal waking up in the middle of the night to go and watch it though.

 

[SaintGeorge67]

Cotto's got a great chance, though I hope Manny wins in order to set up a fight with Floyd (where he'll get destroyed)

 

[Rafiagra]

True - that would be a superfight. I hope it happens too.