This was another close fight, with many rounds that seemed like they could have went either way, depending on what type of style a judge favors. Brooklyn, New York’s Luis Colazzo was the slicker boxer, while Hatton was the aggressor who applied constant pressure.

Despite the fact that the fight took place in Boston and the referee and all three judges were not very well known for having experience in big fights, they all did a good job. The BrickCity Scorecard had the fight 116-111 for Ricky Hatton. The three judges had it, 115-112 (twice) and 114-113, all for the winner, and NEW WBA welterweight champion Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton.

It is pretty tough to not like Hatton’s style, but also tough (although not impossible) to see him beating Floyd Mayweather. A showdown with the winner of Gatti-Baldomir or Cotto-Malignaggi would make for a great fight. Gatti-Hatton would be a can’t miss for fight of the year if it happens.

Colazzo proved himself, and despite the fact that I had it 116-111; I was surprised that it wasn’t a split decision. It seemed that Hatton outworked Colazzo just enough to win most of the late rounds, except round 12, when it appeared that Colazzo had Hatton hurt and holding on for one of the first times in his career. There are a lot of great matchups at 140 and 147 that can be made, lets just hope some of them are made….soon.
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