fuck, Jerry Roth and Duane Ford...at least Kenny Bayless is the ref. Hopefully this is the day Hatton gets back to his '04 form
Round 1: Fighters meet at the center of the ring. Paulie twitching like Ali, Hatton lands the first meaningful punch of the round as a left hook scores. Paulie landing his jab, and finally a hook over the top. Hatton lands a good couple of body shots. Hatton lands a good uppercut, and Paulie fires back with two good jabs and a right hand. Hatton having trouble getting inside. Close round, probably to Malignaggi. 10-9 Paulie
Just as I ask, Merchant tells me he's a 2-1 Dog. Thanks Larry, we must be on some weird, drunk guy wavelength....even though I'm not drinking tonight. TFK
Round 2: Hatton trying to get inside in a measured fashion. Malignaggi contibues to try and time Hatton coming in. Paulie getting his Greg LeMond as the crowd making an absurd amount of noise. Hatton lands a few good punches, as the action continues to be tight. Malignaggi holding and moving, huge right hand by Hatton hurts Paulie. Malignaggi hurt bad, as Hatton tries to follow up. Good close of the round by Hatton. 10-9 Hatton 19-19
Round 3: Hatton continues to stalk, as Paulie continues to run. Crowd singing Winter Wonderland :: Hatton busier than he has been. Everytime Hatton dives in, Paulie ducks and holds. Hatton lands a good counter, as Paulie tries to find a home for anything. Good bodyshots by Hatton, HUGE left hook by Hatton, followed by a lunging right. Malignaggi has no answer for Ricky's assault. Hatton 10-9 29-28 Hatton
looks like it's gonna be an easy night for hatton. malignaggi actually did better against cotto in spurts. hatton appears too strong.
Round 3: Hatton looking fresh, neither guy landing anything meaningful through the first minute. Bayless should DQ Paulie for his disgusting style. Hatton lands a good jab to the forehead. Hatton lands a good lead right. Lots of holding going on, with Hatton throwing the only decent punches. Hatton presses start and misses a super uppercut. Not a very interesting round, but Hatton doing the better work. 10-9 Hatton 39-37 Hatton
Damn Paulie is holding like bitch. All that shit he was talking about Hatton holding. Man the fuk up and fight. I'll Holla 5000