“Career Killer”: Years After $47 Million Fight, Nostalgic Fans Go Down Memory Lane as Taunting Floyd Mayweather Goes Horribly Wrong for Ricky Hatton 

Floyd Mayweather is one name that resonates aloud amongst all boxing enthusiasts. The fighter is known for having dominated the boxing realm in his pro-boxing days. With 50 fights on his record, Mayweather has left a legacy that is unmatched. A zeal to move against all odds, and the determination to be the better version of himself, the fighter has undertaken fights that not many would have the gumption to do. Perhaps, that is what made him one of the most revered fighters in boxing history.

‘Money’ Mayweather has undertaken fights that have created history on numerous accounts. From his 2015 fight against Manny Pacquiao, the highest-earning bout ever, to his clash against Canelo Alvarez, these bouts have been committed to memory by boxing loyalists. In this very interesting list of fights that Mayweather had, there is one that situates itself to be iconic in its truest sense. And it is the 2007 fight against Ricky Hatton.

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More than 15 years ago today, there was a $47 Million dollar fight that Ricky Hatton undertook which proved to be devastating for the boxer. On December 8, 2007, came the night when “The Hitman”  went against ‘Pretty Boy’ in a bid to do the unthinkable: topple Floyd Mayweather from his helm. The latter entered the ring with a stellar record of 38-0 (24 KO) to defend his lineal and WBC welterweight titles. And he did just that. In what can only be categorized as a one-sided fight, he dominated his opponent and secured the win via a stellar knockout in the tenth round. At one point in the fight, Ricky Hatton even taunted Mayweather by showing his backside. However, ultimately the joke was on the British boxer.

Now, as an excerpt from the matchup resurfaces, fans have had things to say about the inception of this devastating fight for Hatton.

After his win via KO against Hitman, Mayweather had a string of victories mostly through unanimous decisions or split decisions. A user shared his thoughts about Mayweather’s knockout victory, which is a rare sight.

Hatton was an iconic figure in boxing before the Mayweather fight, A user suggested that whoever fought against Mayweather saw his career take a turn for the worse. The user was also of the opinion that the only person Mayweather fought who is still relevant today is the Mexican boxer, Canelo Alvarez.

Another user recognized the clean left hook the fighter landed on his opponent.

A section of the video shows Hitman possibly taunting his opponent in the boxing ring. Coming to the defense of Hatton, a user explained that it was perhaps the fighter implying that the referee was not doing his job properly.

Saying that Mayweather’s fight against Hatton was probably his last stoppage fight, a user declined to recognize his victory against Victor Ortiz (2011) and Conor McGregor (2017) as a legit KO victory.

While reliving the memories Mayweather has left in the boxing ring, it is interesting to gauge the story he’s weaved. His is the epitome of resilience and intense trust in one’s own ability. Money further remains to be a fighter that many look up to. A case study in himself, the pound-for-pound fighter deserves every accolade he flaunts on his wall of victory.

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