All I am seeing is "would have, should have, and could have". Damn, the man won the fight--so give him the due respect instead of coming up with biased excuses why Ricky didn't win. From the fight you can see that Mayweather clearly was the more skilled and intelligent fighter. Even though the man is arrogant, (which doesn't effect my self esteem like it does most other people that don't like him) he is not labeled the best pound for pound fighter for nothing.

Eric Rubit, Pasadena,

Hatton would of beat so called champ if Joe Cortez would let the fight go but you know if you got the money to pay people off They would let you elbow & forearm hit like Mayweather did all night man he was like a ultimate Fighter Look @ the fight again & you well see that every time Hatton started to punch him up May will clinch or his ref will break them up Boxing has been disappointing & disgusting You can,t compare Boxing to what it was about 20 years ago & Mayweather has lost He lost to Jose Luis Castillo first fight but you know if you got the money you win anyways.

Gomez, Lynwwod L.A, USA Ca

Well its ok for floyd to fight at his weight but what would happen if he dropped 7lbs and fought ricky at his weight, he would be weaker and less able to take rickys punches If he wants to be able to say he is a better boxer then he has to fight ricky at light welter only then can he mouth off!

bill, london, england

hatten was exposed as a one dimensional brawler. he expected to out muscle mayweather on the inside, but floyd's cornerman were telling teir man -"beat the bleap out of this guy on the inside" - hatten has bird legs and was smaller thaan mayweatther. hatten just tries to bull his way in close and then hold and hit- I'm surprised he did not get ko'd earlier with that his bum's rush style. what an embarrassment to hear the national anthem of the host country getting boo-ed by those who came over from england. next time try and sing a song with more than one lyric if it's possible.

larry wheeler, long beach, uas,california

Did Jimmy say a rematch? is he having a laugh? It would be over quicker. No more than 5 rounds. How anyone can justify Hattons holding tactis is beyond me. The refree did the right thing. Boxers should fight not tangle up like spaghetti.

Hatton has no skills to match Mayweather and was exposed has a sham.

john Lee, Devon, UK

Now then! Another over-hyped British "star". The media should allow these sports persons to prove themselves before bringing out the trumpets (and don't get me started about Rooney!)

Annie, Cambridge, UK

Jimmy a rematch... sorry mate not on your life. Hatton was comprehensively beaten and I fear that a rematch could be a worse sequel than the first fight. Hatton needs to regroup and get back down to light-welterweight. As for Pretty Boy- he was even classy in his comments which completed an assured and world-class display in every department. Without a doubt the best pound-for-pound of this generation of boxers- Quality!

Raymond Kibbs, London,

Boxing is a very dangerous sport, it can do serious damage to a fighters brain. The people who go to watch these fights are already damaged. Boxing should be banned.

jayil, london, uk

When is a loss not a loss ? It is when a man goes into battle against a superior opponent with no fear! It is when a man whose living is made by the very hands he holds upand then takes blow after blow and will not relinquish a decision forged of courage.
Englands Ricky Hatton has a heart the size of a cabbage !
In years to come Mayweather may well reveal this bout as the toughest he'd encountered. He certainly would not commit to another fight during the post match interview.
Hatton may not have won the title but I trust the streets are lined upon his return. Not many of us transcend defeat into a moment when a loss is secondary to a working boys ideal of courage!!

Chris Driscoll, Coledale, Australia;NSW

boxing is a dirty business in every sense. we were all conned into believing hatton stood a chance. the winners, shock horror, are the promoters and the fighters. the losers, surprise surprise, are the ordinary punters and viewing public, conned out of millions once again. all in all, about as edifying and exciting as a rigged coconut shy in a fairground. cheap thrills. yuk.

seb Carroll, london,

Disappointing result but a very exciting fight. Regardless of how cocky Mayweather was before the fight, it sells tickets and he done the business and that you have to respect. I think both fighters now have more respect for each other and Mayweather seemed genuine afterwards when he said Hatton was the hardest hes fought. I think Hatton maybe got a bit whipped up in the hype and was not boxing as clever as he could. There is a difference between fighting and boxing. Early on Hatton looked like he was doing well but I think Mayweather played the game with a lot more tactics and Hatton just wasnt able to hurt him. Theres no face to be lost by losing to the best there is when punching above your weight, and Ricky Hatton is a legend in his own right. It was good to see so many British in Vegas but a shame to hear the booing of the national anthem, not a good look, and a bit embarassing. Roll on Hopkins V Calzaghe!

Matt, Poole, England

I agree the booing of the national anthem was a disgrace, put it down to drunken loutish behaviour, shame on them.
I think someone should whisper in Ronnie Regans ear LENNOX LEWIS !

Neil, Liverpool, UK

Hatton & Mayweather both came as advertised, and there really weren't any surprises. A good fight, but predictable. Mayweather is too skilled to lose to smaller brawler like Hatton, and the old saying about a good big man vs. a game little man proved to be true again.
Funny thing about British fight fans. When Marvin Hagler went to London and destroyed Alan "no black man will take my title" Minter in 3 rounds at Wembly, he was greeted by a rain of bottles and glasses. Hagler was one of the greatest middleweights of all time, yet that was how the Brits treated him, great fight fans that they are.

Rob, Boston, MA

everyone including lenox lewis said it was important for hatton to establish himself early, it seemed to me the ref aided mayweathers game upto the end of round 6, (he took a point, wore rickys name out and stepped in constantly but ignored mayweathers rule bending), at which point hatton was frustrated and rattled enough to start acting with haste and making mistakes, which mayweather then took full advantage of. (i don`t blame him!) Its a shame because without the ref i felt it could have been a classic bust up instead a show of gamesmanship!

brian, notts, uk

This win puts Mayweather in the legends camp. I really hope he does not retire, since I think he should face the other unbeaten great Cotto and really stamp his place. To be honest i was actually impressed by Mayweather after the fight. He was a real showman, and in all honesty he is what a record breaking fight needs. No doubt this is one of legends of boxing

Hatton had met his match - His style was too easy for mayweather once he got adjusted it was over by the 4th. However credit to Hatton he did test Maywether. Every Champion needs a fight like this.

Ted MENMU, London, UK

firstly, i'm not a boxing fan and had truthfully never heard of either of those guys until very recently. that said, why are some British fans [ i said "some"] so rabidly nationalistic about their sports? yes, i know we rarely compete internationally, because we play homegrown games; except at the Olympics, where somehow we always seem to win the most medals. i understand many Americans were actually for Hatton, who seems like a nice guy. Mayweather is no fool. recall Ali's "I am the greatest"? it's largely a cultural thing and is designed to unsettle opponents.

but booing the HOME country's National Anthem? good thing those alcoholic louts were in laid-back Las Vegas and not Boston, New York, Philadelphia, or about anywhere Down South. oh, the guy who sang YOUR anthem. his name is Tom Jones, i believe. guess where he lives? Las Vegas. 'nuff said.

Jeff Kerr, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA

We should remember that Ricky was in there with the best pound-for-pound fighter of his generation. Mayweather didn't get that on a fluke. I would have loved for Ricky to win, but this was a huge task. People who have never trained for a fight have no idea what it takes to prepare - and you cannot expect that an extra 5% is down to "heart". Mayweather is truly amazing and a credit to the craft in the ring as much as a discredit out of the ring. Ricky came up against a better boxer, but he had the heart to chase him down and he has never ducked anyone as far as I know. I'm proud of Ricky's efforts.

PB, London, UK

I'm a yank that was a fan of Ricky - i watched all of HBO's 24/7's leading up to this fight, and how could i not like the guy?

However, when the British crowd showed absolutely no class in booing during OUR national anthem; I was left with no choice but to root for Mayweather.

I would never go to Britain and boo your anthem as a guest in your country.

Appalling.

matt conway, los angeles, USA

Another dud from the Hood, are you brits good at any sport ?
How about soccer , nope, cricket nope, Swimming nope, not even darts !! if you call that a sport.
The only way your national teams or sportsmen and women win anything is by holding so called Home Internationals...

You live in the past with one solitary soccer win 41 years ago.

Even Canada has won a major soccer trophy since then !!
Opps forgot your Rugby team....what a laugh :)

Mick Black, Kelowna, Canada

"A Brit trying to beat an American in boxing is and always will be at a disadvantage"

Because Britain obviously never produces world champions, and a Brit has obviously never beaten an American in a boxing contest; what an unbelievably stupid thing to say! Ever heard of a fella named Joe Calzaghe? I think messrs Lacey, Brewer, Mitchell and Manfredo have! And Calzaghe's just one of many Brits to have not been 'at a disadvantage'... take your nationalist tripe elsewhere!

Chris O'Brien, Cheshire,

Hatton fans I understand the frustration, but the reason why he lost is the game plan he came in with was to Mayweathers advantage. Emanual Steward said it best.'' Floyd is more dangerous when he fights that type of fight". Hatton was in trouble from the first round. Mayweather could have thrown "pop shots" all night and kept his distance, but I believe he wanted to show the world that he could fight any type of fight. It seems to me Hatton's game plan was to rush in ruff the guy up to wear him down, but in the end that's what happened to him. Mayweather beat him to the punch, elbows, forearms, shoulders, etc. As far as the referee he did not throw that vicious left hook to knockout Hatton and all the excuses.

L DUB, ST. LOUIS, MO. U.S.A

Dear Mr. Jones of Columbus - you are quite right in saying we should not have demonstrated against your national anthem. That is inexcusable.

However your remarks about coming in to help us are way out of order. You Yanks stayed at home until you were attacked at Pearl Harbour, shelteriing in your big country, eating yourselves silly and many of you even voted against the lease lend deal to take a great deal of money for a load of clapped out destroyers.

So get your facts straight Mr Jones before you sound off. The USA actions in staying out of WW2 until forced into it by the Japenese are hardly comparable with a few drunken idiots.

John Best, Waterlooville, England

My Husband passed away last February I wished he was alive to see this fight he was a big fun of Floyd and we watched Hatton`s every fight he always said the time Hutton cross the Atlantic and meet our fighters and especialy Floyd he has no chance and yes he was right Hutton is finished and this is the way to do with the British NOCK them DOWN..Thanks Floyd for a great fight for great Technique , your courage ,your Intelligence .Britts they have to be ashamed for their rude behavior .

Lina Vallejo, Ocala,

I can only imagine the headlines to the lead story of every UK news outlet if a group of drunken Americans had booed God Save the Queen.

I was rooting for Ricky, who always carries himself with class. Too bad his hometown fans aren't smart enough to follow his lead. I'd feel ashamed to be a Brit in Vegas this morning. What a shameful display of disrespect.

I can't help thinking the complete and total destruction Ricky suffered at Floyd's hands, and the fact that it ruined the trip for his hooligan idiot army, is the sort of bitter irony that can't be lost on more highly-evolved UK residents. If they leave Vegas broke, hung over and depressed, well, they got what they deserved for acting that way.

mark taylor, laguna hills, california

This is licenced violence. It is vile exploitation. In a world where foxes get more protection, it is time this miserable display of human agression is ignored by the mass media.

Fernando Crima, London,

I viewed Mayweather/Hatton 24/7 on HBO the whole way. Except for a few put down remarks about Floyd's pad demostation Ricky Hattan showed much class & humility during the series... Ricky, did'nt you know that Floyd's demonstration is just to show fans his highly skilled reflexes. Personally, I've never seen Floyd fight that way. Other than that, Ricky showed great class during the series. However, his fans ruined that persona during our national anthem... shame on all of you! You cannot drink beer, shoot darts, and use foul language as a lifestyle and expect to be the pound-for-pound best. Floyd trains rigorously to my knowledge all year round and I've never seen him drink alcohol or curse... he keeps himself pure. Bliblical truth was very apparent with this battle. Floyd is probably the most clever person in his camp. Hats off to a brilliantly excuted game plan. Floyd, the smartest thing you do is to give God credit first. Great illustration of Pure vs. Filth.

Timothy Grady, Surprise, AZ

I didn't see the fight last night, but am not in the least surprised to hear that British fans (or should I emphasise, English fans) booed the American anthem. In case any American readers think it was personal to your country, it wasn't (notwithstanding the relative unpopularity of the US in the UK at the moment). English fans boo other countries' anthems with monotonous, embarrassing regularity. It started in football and it now happens in every single international game England play. It's the same mindset that sees Premier League fans boo and abuse the best opposition players from the start of a game. It's disrespectful and pig ignorant, and it motivates the opposition. For what it's worth (not that the morons who do the booing would give a damn) it makes me ashamed of my country. It can be stopped. If a few leading football managers and players dare to say that fans who do it are scum, it'll stop. It would then fade from other sports. To US fans who were upset: sorry.

Phil, Cambridge, England

Its funny how every body complains about Cortez not leting Ricky play is game, and that consecuently favored Mayweather. First i think Cortez is not there to help Ricky, or mayweather. with they game planes. and you hall say that mayweather won couse he is a better boxer. well remember that this is a boxing contest were talking about! and Cortez is there to make shore that the figth is clean and if posible in the senter of the ring so fans can se hard and clean exchenges and if all Ricky can do is fight when his oponent are leaning against the rops, than i dont think thats Cortez problem. wouldent you agree!

paul, madrid, spain

if you yanks allow ure anthem to be booed then its ure own fault, that would of never happened at wembley. i think weve also done alot worse to that country in the past, ask yourself when and why it was written.

mic, brum, ENGLAND

The people who refer to ww2, you make me absolutely sick

Chris, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

I'm with Richard, Jersey, CI - well said. To be honest, I couldn't care less for our National Anthem; it means very little to me at all - I couldn't care less about 'our gracious Queen'. America's however is inspiring and it was an insult to the American people - they are a fiercely proud nation and recite the oath of allegiance each morning in schools don't they?

I don't like being labelled an alcoholic Brit however. Yes - I enjoy a drink but the drink culture in the UK is very different to that of the US.

America is young and can be like that annoying little cousin you meet at Christmas parties: thinks he knows it all but has got a lot of growing up to do.

I love the UK/US alliance. The Americans I've met in the US and in Europe have been brilliant and its daft to go on about WW2 and who is the best. No one is. It's just some people think they are!

Time to grow up and acknowledge Hatton was beat well. No point in gloating yanks - yes (pat on the head) you did very well!

Barney, Liverpool, UK

Let's put aside all this bickering between the Americans and the British, and instead unite in our hatred of the French!

Ray, West Palm Beach, Florida/ U.S.A.

hatton was out of his depth. he would have needed a lot of luck to win, with any referee (athough to complain about this one is not to say he caused the loss; merely to say he was not fair).

sure, rowdy fans booing the us anthem was a bit rude, although your lot booed the anthem of kazakhstan when borat sang it. no respect all round! to be honest, I'm not sure why the anthem was even played. floyd was representing floyd, not the us.

the rest of the arrogant posturing from the more silly amongst our american friends is way off the mark. firstly, the us military wouldn't have to fight us. we lost more men to the us military in the gulf war than we did to the iraqis. with friends like these, who needs enemies? secondly, you didn't join ww2 out of principle, but out of self-interest (and you made us pay for your help), not to mention you were more than politely late to the party. thirdly, we were too busy fighting the french to bother with you. one day, you'll grow up.

jem, london, uk

I think you saw Mayweather evolve in the fight. Ricky was having a bit of success with the left hand and caught Mayweather a couple of times with it. He was enjoying success that way and kept launching in with the shot, but it started to become predictable and Mayweather began reading it. Quick feet from Mayweather got out of the way, and pretty soon Mayweather realised Ricky left himself very open when he throws that shot.

Ricky didnt change his plan when he had to and was knocked down in the process of throwing the same left hook. Gotta hand it to Mayweather, he used Ricky's best weapon against him.

nick majer, enfield, London

It's the bit about the bombs falling in the anthem i love. Land of the free, menace to the world. Do you see? Do you understand?

Mayweathers an outstanding boxer (although a bit of a numpty) and would of been a great in any era.

Mark, Haywards Heath, Uk

Stop crying Yanks. Lots of nations boo and disrepect England, mostly because of fictional hollywood rubbish movies starring Mel "I hate the English" Gibson, who single handedly defeated the weedy, child murdererous red coats! Unfortunately when you have been a super power with a large Empire there are going to be a lot of disgruntled countries out there, hence that's why most of your political movies slate England and every baddy has an English accent.(England is the last Non-PC thing to criticise). I believe the booing (embarrassing as it was) was just a reflection of the USA on the world stage. You truly have followed in our footsteps! ps - Regarding WWII comments, we are truly greatful for the Soviet Union in defeating the Germans virtually single handedly! (bet hollywood would disagree though) pps - Mayweather was fantastic and a worthy winner. I liked his version of Wonderland he sung too!

Richard, London, ENGLAND

The boing was wrong. But you have to understand why it happened. Ricky is a big football fan. And I'll bet 90% of the people booing were football fans too. They enjoy drinking, fighting and booing. Probably in that order. They are not representative of English people. They are representative of English football fans. Don't hate them - feel sorry for them. They are working class. They have no hope in life. They read a newspaper that makes up 90% of its stories. They drive around in white vans breaking 90% of the traffic laws. They are 90% illiterate. And it's best not to stoop to their level and talk about how you saved them in the war because that's exactly what they want you to say.

julian, shrewsbury, uk

After that boxing masterclass Hatton can now go back to fighting children. Oh, and and can we leave the Mancunian rent-a-mob in Las Vegas.

Tommo, Leeds, UK

I cant believe that a boxing match has transcended into a war of words between English and American fans. It's base machismo at its most cringeworthy. For a moment I will play the referee and say to the Americans, yes you are within your rights to be offended at the booing of your National Anthem, it's inexcusable, but not all Brits are drunken neanderthols, this is only a small unfortunate element which exists in our society. However, you should also be slightly envious at the solidarity and loyalty displayed by our fans which I have never seen the likes of at a boxing match. Now you Brits, its time to face facts Ricky was a tough opponent and it took ten rounds to get him down but Mayweather, whether we like him or not is a force to be reckoned with, now take it on the chin and forget about it!

Ricky fan, London,

Jim, New York, NY, USA - This is about a boxing match, not about the situation in Ireland. I appreciate you want to address the comments about Illegal occupation but you'll need to use another example as Northern Ireland is not illegally occupied. To inform you of the simple facts, that situation boils down to a section of the the population wanting to stay part of the UK and a section (which your relatives obviously support) wanting to separate, resulting in 30 + years of violence , terrorism and death. Between 1969 and 2001, 3,523 people were killed as a result of the Troubles. IRA bombings (which were financially aided over the years by some Americans, I may add) happened in many English cities too (mine included) I would have thought that living in New York and finally seeing the effects that having people die through a terrorist attack would have made you a little less hasty to glibly raise what is a sensitive and complex topic in a forum for which it holds no relevance.

Leigh, Birmingham, UK

Seeing as this BOXING RELATED thread has ridiculously become about history and UK vs US in a huge number posts I would just like to clear up some points! Ronnie Reagun - The US has large military numbers whilst the UK has superior training. Who's to say the outcome- you may outnumber us, we may outmanouver you! (admittedly the US DO alreadyhave more experience of shooting our soldiers though!). As for comments by others that America "saved our hides in World War 2" - it was about countries coming together to defeat a common enemy -I didn't realise that it was about plaudits. Also, Germany declared war on America so you didn't step in to save us! As USA was involved substantially later than other countries (probably why Hollywood feel the need to change history in films such as U571 to compensate!) this meant greater resources in a shorter period of time for US soldiers. Finally, if anyone should be given the title of saving hides then I think most would agree on the Soviet Union!

Leigh, Birmingham, UK

Now I know why I left that pathetic island!! Left England 15 years(boy does time fly) ago for the USA and have never looked back. I left a gray dreary country where the people are generally miserable, and landed in a colorful electric one where the people are generally positive and full of life. The booing further demonstates why I left. No country is perfect, but there is a reason people have come west to live since this country was born...and there also a reason not many head east!!

Mark, New York, USA

On the boxing - I think Steve, Oak Park, USA, Cal summed the fight up about right. No guarantee that Hatton would have won but the fact that the referee influenced the fight to the advantage of Mayweather is true and a great shame. Would it have ended differently with a neutral (non-US) ref, neutral judges (should it go to points) and on neutral soil? Who knows; the result may have been the same but at least it would not have been tainted with the suspicion of bias.

On the booing - I really doubt that those fans were booing the anthem, rather, they were simply trying to upset PBF who hardly endears himself to his own people let alone the Brits. Would US boxing fans do it in the UK? Have 20,000 US fight fans ever bothered to travel for a fight? That is the passion of boxing fans in the UK.

On the war comments - grow up. Our governments are and always have been barbaric imperialists and are as bad as each other. That's why we stand shoulder to shoulder...

Richard , Jersey, CI,

The reason the english booed the american national anthem is because we have no respect for your country. Mayweather was a prime example of your contry...arrogant! How dare any of you yanks talk about ignorance! you are th most ignorant country on the planet. No country on earth likes america or likes to see your already rediculous ego boosted. Say what you want americans if it wernt for us you wouldnt be there anyway. You are all from the island you abuse on here and our power is what got you to where you are today. Anyway who cares what you say your country is bust your economy ius rapidly failing and once again england will come out on top. we have the sticking power that your ego cannot withstand.
Nobody support you Yanks!!!

A C Joyce, TW, ENGLAND

Look, they were silly to boo and it was a bit embarrassing - can we leave it there? They just want to make noise non-stop so when they're not singing or cheering themselves they're booing. Of course they shouldn't, of course its disrespectful and we should somehow try to encourage it to be cut out (although enlisting the Sun's help might be a better bet than the Times), but they, Mayweather's brilliance and arrongance and Hatton's courage and popularity well made it the occassion it was.

Dave, Beijing, China (U.K. expat)

It is weird how proud the English are and yet when is the last time they have won anything outside of their little colonial games? What is your medal count at the Olympics? World Cup? Hattan is the perfect metaphor for England. Little man, not very self aware, talking trash non stop then gets ass handed to him. You might want to stick with tea and doilies.

James , Manila , PI

I'd like to thank the Ricky Hatton fans for reminding me why I emigrated. Why is it that English sports fans think that being drunk and abusive equates to having a good time? I spend a great deal of time in the US and get treated very well all the time. Go home and stay home if that is how you behave.

Johnny G, Vancouver , Canada

That was an exciting fight.

Mayweather is amazingly accurate in his punches. Hatton is not.

The British crowd that booed out national anthem was incredibly rude. Not sure how or why a place like Britain develops such a low class of humans. Sure, most British people are not like this. But it's a bit shocking to see these large number of deranged hooligans coming from a supposed center of civilized life. The looks in some of their eyes was truly deranged.

John M, Braintree, MA, USA

I read a multitude of newspapers here and few had any reference to the booing. The Vegas paper barely mentioned it. I think most here would think that many got a little tight and excited but figured that what happens here stays here-and it should. Forget it.

Joe , Las Vegas, NV USA

Aside from the national anthem, I really admire the British nationalism that propelled 20,000 fans to Las Vegas. We love the Brits! Hatton & Mayweather fought like champions and merit everyone's respect.

Chris, Atlanta,

Aside from the national anthem, I really admire the British nationalism that propelled 20,000 fans to Las Vegas. We love the Brits! Hatton & Mayweather fought like champions and merit everyone's respect.

Chris, Atlanta,

Aside from the national anthem, I really admire the British nationalism that propelled 20,000 fans to Las Vegas. We love the Brits! Hatton & Mayweather fought like champions and merit everyone's respect.

Chris, Atlanta,

Aside from the national anthem, I really admire the British nationalism that propelled 20,000 fans to Las Vegas. We love the Brits! Hatton & Mayweather fought like champions and merit everyone's respect.

Chris, Atlanta,

Never Bet On The White Guy

Mike Siroquoi, Paris, France

Let's ease up on the nationalism. Aside from the national anthem boorishness, I really admire how the UK fans rolled 20,000 strong to Las Vegas. We love the Brits! Hatton & Mayweather fought like champions and merit everyone's respect.

Chris, Atlanta,

Let's ease up on the nationalism. Aside from the national anthem boorishness, I really admire how the UK fans rolled 20,000 strong to Las Vegas. We love the Brits! Hatton & Mayweather fought like champions and merit everyone's respect.

Chris, Atlanta,

Forget all this silly nationalism. C'mon, we love the Brits! Sure, the conduct of many during the national anthem was boorish, but I really admire how they rolled 20,000 strong in support of their guy. More importantly, both Hatton & Mayweather fought like champions and merit everyone's respect.

Chris, Atlanta,

The behaviour of those Brit fans was both disgraceful and uncalled for. It moreover resulted in many Americans, including me, changing sides and rooting for Mayweather.

I LOVE the high-minded (although semi-literate) comments about "illegally occupying other people's countries." My Catholic relatives in Belfast feel the same way.

Jim, New York, NY, USA

I am just so happy the black guy won! So much for fish and chips and beer talk lol!

Ricky Smith, London, UK

I agree why do americans always have to go back to WW2 and how you helped us like we should ever be in your debt. in european sporting events many countries have there anthems booed by the opposing side but we are not so nationalistic to get so offended by it as americans seem to be.

michael cole, portsmouth, united kingdom

I felt ashamed when I heard the English fans booing the anthem and I apologise on behalf of my idiotic countrymen. Unfortunately this is what our country has become (it happens now at every football international) and we've no-one to blame but ourselves for letting it happen.

Peter G, London,

After living in Britain, I find the majority of British people to be friendly, fun, and have a positive attitude about 'visitors'. As always, I will not allow a few dozen trashy chavs to speak for the majority of Britain; I am confident the majority of British people would feel the same way about an ignorant American...

Alex, the DC area, USA

Prepare yourselves, limey, for the American National Anthem being played early and often at the 2012 Olympics.

So, Hatton lost because of the referee? Bwaaaahhaaaa!

Pat, Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA

What a bunch of disrespectful drunks or perhaps horrified that there great white hope turned out to be a dud. Booing a national anthem - Shame on them. I live in Canada and normally would side with England. But honestly what disrespect. Grow up. If you don't like a countries anthem, stay home.

Harold G, Toronto, Canada

Alot of angry americans on here. I don't think the poms should have booed during your national anthem but at least now you realise that noone likes you and you can get on with what you do best. Illegally invading countries for oil and school shootings.

lance uppercut, London,

To JJ from Columbus, why are you reading a British publication if you have such hate for everything our 'miserable little island' has to offer?

Rule Brittania, Poole, England,

I cannot believe Americans think that they are above booing others national anthem and that their fans are dignified! LOL!

Ive sat with Americans watching football and witnessed them do EXACTLY the same to our anthem during the World Cup.

Your fans are no different. Get over yourselves.

Mary, London,

you Americans are absolutely right about the booing of the anthem,out of order,those fight fans let us down but please dont bang on about how great your supporters are,while were talking boxing,nearly 300 million people and not one decent heavywieght, ha

paul, london,

I think this conversation has been taken way too far out of context. It started off as a boxing match and now is about WW2? Cmon people, that is a little far. I will say that I like other Americans liked and had planned on rooting for Hatton until I heard the classless booing of our national song. It is funny how Americans get stereotyped for being thugs, or hooligans, but one thing we dont do in America is disrespect any nations national anthem during sport. You Brits should learn something from this event of blatent disrespect.

Chris, Tampa, USA

Mayweather is the best ever! He makes the fight interesting in every form. So what hes cocky, hes the best. Hatton got worked and put where he belonged, on the canvas! And both the militaries make the world suffer!

John Lennon, Michigan, USA

Americans just aren't used to competing with other countries in sporting events. It's an unusual experience for them and a bit bewildering.

James, Monteria, Colombia

Disrespect for any countries National Anthem is sadly bourne of ignorance and reflects on the nature and character of those individuals.I am sure Ricky Hatton would not condone the action of those so called supporters and would be the first to acknowledge he was out classed on the night.

O'Donovan, London, UK

People don’t like America because of their government. People don’t like the English because of the English. There was actually a poll done on the continent that showed Europeans thought better of the every country once the met their citizens….with the exception of the English.

James , Manila , PI

Humility? Why? The man is good...get over it. I am tired of hearing how brave and humble Ricky Hatton is. Every boxer that steps into the ring is brave and humble because they realize that their lives are on the line. Floyd Mayweather is the best that I have ever seen and I am proud of the clinic he put on last night.

Jason, st. louis, mo

ok

Deano, parksville,

Americans ? The world awaits!!

Such time!!

linas, Washington, US

The US national anthem is about the US triumphing against a British attack. History repeated itself.

Francis S. Key, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

And I thought the fight was ugly! After reading the responses here, it's obvious there is ignorance and stupidity on both sides of the pond. I was disappointed in the fight. It seems every fight with two well-known boxers is billed as the "fight of the decade" anymore. Sounds like desperation to me. I fear boxing is in its twilight as a serious sport.

On a side note: I didn't see this as a national pride issue till the fans booed the Anthem. Then, it became clear, that was how some in the UK felt.
Better luck next time!

Trent, Kansas City, USA / KS

typical yank i agree with your attitude to the national anthem. but what did yous do when the ira was bombing us give them money. when you got trouble we helped

tom brit no1, newcastle, england

Why do people have such hate in their hearts against PBF "Money" Mayweather. I so happened to tune into a previous bout Floyd had, maybe his 5th bout in his professional career. He said that he was the best in the world, and the commentators begin to talk negatively about him, and were half-way rooting on the opponent. Of course, until Mayweather knocked him out cold, same as he did Ricky Hatton. I already predicted that PBF would win by KO. Look at Hatton vs Collazo, basically Collazo knocked him out, but was saved by his holding technique and the ref. Mayweather is clearly the best fighter in the world, and has proved it every time. Of course, you will complain that your beloved Hitman has been defeated. I didn't see the part with the booing of the National Anthem, but I can't believe that would happen. Either way it is disresspectful. Lederman and Merchant obviously wanted Mayweather to get knocked out. PBF may be arrogant, but wasn't Ali alot more arrogant. People are just haters.

Ms. Ghetto-Intellectual School Teacher, Key West, Florida

I'm always amazed at how resentful Americans are at stuff that happened more than 60 years ago. How can a country that dropped atom bombs on civilians claim any form of moral high ground? Also, Vietnam anyone?. It was a boxing match - a T.V. entertainment spectacular. Booing the other side is part of sport in this country. Get over yourselves or next time we'll get Borat to sing instead of Tom Jones.

Pete, Hull,

Typical American response- trotting out knackered (and, bluntly, untrue) nonsense about how they "saved us" in WWII and crowing about their supposed military superiority.

After a boxing match!!

And they wonder why their bloodthirsty song is booed?

Perhaps is because people don't like them?

Ian, Harpenden, England

The booing etc had nothing to do with a disrespect for America - all week I have had Americans coming up to me expressing a desire to see PBF landed flat on his face. There is a general disdain amongst those of us who follow boxing for Mayweather's persona, his flashiness and his entourage, despite his incredible talent. If he could add a little humility into the showmanship, as hedid last night in the post-fight interviews, he might find boxing fans on both sides of the Atlantic feel a little bit more warmly towards him.

Andy Coxon, New York, USA

I simply can't believe the ultra-sophisticated, high class Brits would come all the way across the Atlantic and behave like a bunch of trashy ALCOHOLICS!! How dare you boo our national anthem in our own country??!! Never have I heard of Americans behaving in such a way in the UK or even here in America for that matter.

I was prepared to give Hatton a little support up until I heard those drunk Brits making a fool of their country during the Star Spangled Banner. After that, I wanted Mayweather to rip Hatton's head off (which he just about did). So to all you drunken Brits, please go the hell back to your miserable little island that you call a country and don't bother asking us Yanks for help the next time someone decides to bomb you.

James Jones, Columbus, OHIO

I'm a yank that was a fan of Ricky - i watched all of HBO's 24/7's leading up to this fight, and how could I not like the guy?

However, when the British crowd showed absolutely no class in booing during OUR national anthem; I was left with no choice but to root for Mayweather.

I would never go to Britain and boo your anthem as a guest in your country.

Appalling.

matt conway, Los Angeles, USA

Floyd certainly put Ricky in a "Hatton Wonderland." Nice work Floyd. Hey Redcoats, quit whining like a bunch of little schoolgirls. Floyd won fair and square. He dominated Ricky and was clearly the better fighter. It is pathetic to blame the ref. In hindsight we should title this fight "Yorktown Revisited." Ha! Ha! Ha! There's only oooonne Mayweather! There's only oooonne Mayweather! He talks the talk, he walks the walk, Hatton's on his back once again!

Ryan, Yorktown, The Original Thirteen

All week long, Hatton did and said everything to win over the hearts of most Americans. He was classy, down-to-earth, and very humble. As a result, most Americans were ready to root for this young Briton to succeed. But then came the DRUNKEN British fans...

You know, there isn't much that'll get most Americans angry. But when you so rudely disrespect our national anthem, our flag, and our country IN our country, that's just a bit too much. Please don't bother coming here if you don't know how to behave. Rooting for your countryman is one thing; behaving like uneducated drunks is another.

Haile Mohawe, Cleveland, USA/ Ohio

And we get labeled the ugly Americans when we are overseas????

Trimble, Kansas City, United States

Hatton was totally outclassed. This was not even a contest. Calzaghe is next. Hopkins will show him another true American champion. But u Brits sure know how to party. You follow your champs and that is to be commended. Hatton will be back, but he needs to fight other sluggers, not boxers. A good boxer will beat him everytime.

Brian , Cleveland, Ohio/ USA

Typical English sports and fans. They think they are sending the best ever fighter or team but at the end will have same results. They will start blaming referees, players, nations, etc. and then go on a drinking binge so they can start their own fights and wreck everything around. Booing the US National Anthem was a disgrace. If Oakland Raiders fans were in that same arena, you will be sorry you even went to Vegas. I like the English people but this minority of hooligans is getting old. Who are best P4P fighters now? It's PRETTY BOY FLOYD and MANNY PACQUIAO!

Peji, Foster City, CA / USA

Hatton met a better boxer, no doubt. However, the referee was a tremendous contributor to Mayweather's victory. Hatton's tactics in being aggressive and focusing on close inside work were beginning to work. The referee, as if on the Mayweather payroll, kept constantly interefering and distracting Hatton, with words, flicks to the arms, and not letting the fight develop. By constantly breaking them up, the flow was broken and the fight moved into the "boxer's" domain. Mayweather, is a great boxer, amazing accuracy, amazing hand speed. Hatton is a great brawler. In effect Hatton's only chance of winning was taken away by the referee. This is not to say he would have won. But the potential fight was never given a chance to develop and the "rules" of engagement changed to Mayweather's advantage.

Steve, Oak Park, USA, Cal.

This was an emotional competition, but the aggressive comments between fans is somewhat troubling. I hope the UK fans don't let the outcome ruin their visit.

Objective Analyst, New Orleans, LA, USA

To Nick in Newcastle: We Americans know exactly where England is on the map. We've been over there a few rimes helping you out, remember? It seems to us that your country produces about one decent fighter per generation, so we look forward to seeing your crowd again in about 20 years. Cheers.

Madame Defarge, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Unfortunately it turned out that pretty boy is as good as he thinks he is. Ricky has never looked as comfortable at welterweight and he was fighting a bigger, stronger, faster guy. Mayweather has a solid chin, he showed that against de la hoya, who hits a lot harder than hatton. Rickys only chance was to put pressure on from the first to the last, but Mayweather was too clever, too smooth an operator. Ricky did himself proud, he put everything he had in, but unfortunately it just wasn't enough.

Maybe now Hatton will have to finally stop avoiding Junior Witter and fight him in England to see who the worlds best junior welterweight really is.

GP, southampton,

It's disappointing and unfortunate the lack of class the Brits showed by booing during the US national anthem. Apparantly, these fans do not recognize the relationship between the UK and the US that was forged by Churchill and Roosevelt and endures today. I expected better from them. Also, Floyd displayed a lot of class towards Ricky, his trainer, and the UK fans in attendance. I was disappointed also in Ricky's demeanor after the loss in regards to him giving propers to Floyd. Floyd fought a great fight.

Ryan, Yorktown, The Original Thirteen

Cheers Ray (he said, drinking "Guiness Beer"). I myself like the Yanks a lot, and believe me, in the heat of battle, everyone British that could call themselves a fight fan was rooting for Ricky to throw those big shots that never came into Mayweather's ribs. The fight is over now guys, as the fighters themselves recognised graciously when Hatton regained his limited senses and they embraced and smiled, and the best fighter (not necessarily the best man, whatever that means, but that was not what was being judged, and, after all, which of us is really to know who the better man is?) won, hands down.

betterthan bothofthem, London, England

Great fight, miles above the De La Hoya waste, Cortez was too invasive in the first two rounds but I think he had to establish that he was in charge. Whatever. PBF showed why he is the champ and talent he is. Ricky did good but could have fought smarter, maybe it was a bridge too far for him at this weight. Love the British Fans and the booing was odd but I'll get over it.

dave, new york, usa

Unfortunately the English fans were a complete embarrassment, to the fighter and the country. I hardly blame the Americans for their disgust. As happens with out football fans, they looked like disrespectful, pathetic drunks. I hope U.S. viewers won't judge all Brits by their extremely low standards. Congratulations to the champion.

Adam, St Helens, UK

Lloyd, in Blandford, who made us into the power we are today? Certainly not the UK. We kicked you redcoat butts out of the US and then proceeded to become great. If anything it was the French who gave us the kick start we needed. Oh, by the way who was there in WW2 to save your bottoms from the Germans? You're welcome.

Ryan, Yorktown, The Original Thirteen

I Think It Was Not Fair. The Referee Was Too Involved In Hattons Game and Would Not Let Hatton To Fight On The Inside Causing Him To Become Frantic And Crude Forgeting His Game Plan. That Was Not A Point Off Hatton. The Referee Was Too Involved.

Craig Copeland, Glasgow,

I woldn't sat inferior, it really could have gone either way.

Lift your hands Ricky, let go Ricky, clean break Ricky...

The amount of times the referee said Ricky's name during rounds was amazing, this is something you can listen to and measure, therefore discounting the theory that i am being biassed. A persons name is emblazened into their Psyche, its impossible to ignore your own name being called - I genuinely feel that this was a factor. The referee ruined and influenced the match by constantly and unfairly pressuring Ricky, Subtle yet effective!

Of course Ricky didnt use that excuse - he's not stupid!

ryan brown, Leeds, UK

"Money" walks the walk, Simple as that! Love him or despise him, no matter. Floyd does what he says he's going to do. He knocked out the Hitman. Agree, the Ref wasn't the greatest, but non the less it was'nt a decision fight. This was a KO plain and simple and Floyd had his measure all night long and on every card. Look at the list of Money's opponents and add Hatton.

Stevie Zee, Machaisport, Maine

Ricky needs to stay in the 10st division because I think his last fight at 10st 7lbs was less than comfortable. I think that if he had been allowed to do the close quarter/inside work early on without Cortez constantly stepping in then the fight would have gone the distance. Whether Ricky would have won is debatable but I think the early inside work that he could have done if allowed would have had some effect of Floyd.
What's all this bull from Ronnie Reagan about our militaries meeting? Sure the USA would win ...... Much bigger armed forces. Same numbers I doubt it but what's that got to do with Boxing.

Mark D Harrison, Skelmersdale, UK

I think Hatton was fighting more with anger and emotion rather than using tactics to get his man. You could see he just wanted to rip Mayweather apart without thinking of his defense. He kept walking into the same shots over and over.

If he had kept his cool I think he would've had this one. Mayweather was definately intimidated by Hatton as we've seen before the fight and at the weigh in.

You'll always fear someone who has the capability to knock you out - and Mayweather was a little intimidated.

Hope there'll be a rematch and a Hatton with a more focused mind.

Mike Ua Jahe, Vegas, USA

David Beckham never sang the national anthem? I also think that referee had a part to play on Hatton losing his strategy and his "cool".

Henri Russo, Manchester , England

As an American, I refuse to believe that the drunks who booed our National Anthem are representative on the majority of the English people. I, like many Americans, have a warm spot in my ticker for the Brits. Anyway, I'd hate to be held accountable for some of the things I say and do when rooting, in the heat of battle, for my beloved New York Mets.

Ray, West Palm Beach, Florida/ U.S.A.

Both fighters learned something significant from that fight. Hatton, that he is no welterweight, and that if he and Mayweather live to be a hundred and fifty, fighting every year, he would do well to take a round off a superior athlete, who is a better fighter inside, outside, in the open ring, or on the ropes. Yes there were elbows in there from Mayweather, but Hatton was comprehensively outmuscled and didn't land a single decent punch the whole fight, and neither the referee nor Mayweather's elbows can account for that. Anyway, Hatton was leaning on, forcing Mayweather into the ropes, often throwing no punches in the process, with his arms up at Mayweather's throat and Mayweather was therefore in my view entitled to do what he did.

Mayweather has probably learned something of the value of humility and that, if he wants a few more massive pay per view rake-ins and earn the plaudits he deserves, he should try to be less obnoxious. Apologies to America for our disgraceful fans.

betterthan bothofthem, London, England

Another failed Englishman in sport abroad.
Another example of British fans behaving badly abroad.
Small wonder people are emigrating in their droves.
If this lad had done less talking and put in more training and brainwork he might have stood a chance.He was an obvious loser the moment he opened his mouth and the moment he took off his shirt and that stupid looking hat.

alan maddox, wirral , england

Hats off to Ricky Hatton, a gentleman who gave us all a heroic performance.

Jim, Boston, MA. USA

I have never seen a referee posing for photos with a boxer with his arms around him in my life. This is what Cortez did at the end of the fight with Mayweather smiling like they were best of mates, Cortez should never be given a high profile match ever again. He told Billy Graham, he would allow the fight to continue unless they was any roughing up. As soon as Ricky caught Floyd in the first round, Cortez was in like a mother hen looking after her chicks.He's saying is I'm firm but fair, he forgets to put in but I am not a fair to both fighters. Mayweather got alot of protection early on.I am taking nothing away from Mayweather he was brilliant, but maybe if Hatton had been aloud to get up momentum early on, it could of been a different fight.

Malcolm, Luton, England

Please do not give Hatton credit he does not deserve. Pretty Boy said he was " one of the toughest opponents he has faced" not "the toughest competitor I’ve ever faced" as you report.

Manny, London, England

Ricky Hatton was beaten fair and square and, as noted in the article here, was good enough to pay respect to the better fighter on the night - not to criticise the performance of the referee. It's typical and regrettable that the Hatton fans were so offensive, but why is it that, when the fight was about Hatton and Mayweather, it should be turned into a contest of national superiority? Sadly, it's vaguely predictable that a bunch of undereducated Americans who, judging by their knowledge of the English language, are incapable of reading the Times, should offer such tripe, and disguise it as an indication that America is a superior nation. Incidentally, I'm assuming the comment about staying out of a country if you're not going to respect it was more than a little ironic?

DW, London,

Booing your national anthem, ha. You dont speak english for nothing you yank mugs. Just remember it was the strongest country/empire that made you what you are. Hatton is a light welter he gave it his best shot at a weight which didnt suit him. At least his grounded and down to earth thats why he's got fans, funnily enough i didnt hear any of mayweathers!!!!!! Do you know what i like about arrogant yanks. NOTHING.

lloyd, blandford,

Floyd Mayweather was way to quick smart and elusive, but he also had more reach height weight, there was no way hatton could have beat him. this was nothing but a repeat of the aturo GATTI fight a beat down, hatton talked all that trash and got his ass spanked just like floyd sayed he would, get ready for MIguel cotto to challenge Floyd and get his ass spanked to.

kid, charlotte, North carolina

Hatton just lost to a guy with incredible talent, whilst playing in the wrong weight class. He's not big for a light-welterweight so simply doesn't have the height, build etc to be fighting at welterweight level. You can't doubt his commitment and fight though so in many people's eyes he'll always be a champion - he gave everything...

Anyway Ronnie Reagan, what's with the military comment?! Admittedly, if the US military decided to invade the UK they'd easily have the firepower - only problem is, no one that side of the pond can pick out the UK on a map, so we should be okay.

Nick, Newcastle,

Ronnie Reagan showing the grace in victory we've come to expect.

Ricky was above his weight, he admitted as much....but fair play to Mayweather, he IS as good as they say. Maybe if he'd spoken with the humility he did after the fight before, he would have endeared himself to more people....still, that doesn't sell pay-per-views does it?

J. Wilkes, Gloucester,

There's onnnnnnnly 1 Floyd Mayweather. Way to go Brits. You show up in our country drunk. You drink 24 hours a day while in Vegas. You boo the American National anthem, when not one American Boo'd yours. This was just a night that showed how badly America outclasses you in every respect. Stay out of our country if you're not going to respect it. What a bunch of trash you send over to represent your fighter. Look into Alcoholics Anonymous. Watch Ricky Hatton eating leather for 10 rounds over and over and over again and enjoy it. And enjoy your national anthem without American interference. I wish we could say the same. I hope you see that left hook in your dreams, and know you had something to do with it.

Irv Botelho, Santa Clara, USA

Isn't this typical? An inferior (but noble) English sport competitor gets beat by a better opponent and the first fans' comments are about the refs, etc. Notice that Hatton didn't hide behind that nonsense.

Also, class act those Hatton fans, booing and whistling during another country's national anthem.....Once again, English fans have earned their worldwide reputation for ignorance and ugliness.

MS, London,

Booing the national anthem showed that the Hatton's vaunted fans were a little bit wanting in the class department, as was their hero. Hatton was way too small to fight at welter. If Hatton continues it should be at light-welter only. Mayweather was superior in every department, better jab, better movement, better tactics, better referee & better speed. Cortez ruined the fight as a contest but not as much as Floyd's left hook.

Crashing Dashing Kid, New York, USA

Once again we were treated to a one-sided referee. Mayweather employed the usual American boxing techniques of using shoulders, forearms and follow-through with the elbows. But, did this referee see any of this ? Of course not. He was very biased and chose to warn Hatton for minor offences whilst ignoring the blatant fouls from Mayweather. This must have frustrated Hatton who might have expected to see a more fair minded ref.
We've seen these types of Yankee fouls since Marciano and before. Strange how American referees are selectively 'blind' to their own, fouling fighters.
I'm not saying that Hatton should have won. He was outclassed by a superior boxer. But when you consider all that Yankee hype about how wonderful Mayweather is we should have expected a cleaner, more eloquent display from the American. Best pound-for-pound fighter ? Not on your life.
I look forward to a rematch in the U.K. , this time with an unbiased referee with good eyesight.

Jimmy, Nottingham, England

If you want to post a comment then its probably a good idea to try and write something that the rest of us can both read and understand. FYI - there is a d at the end of "and"

RJB, Hong Kong,

There's only one Mayweather, he's a martial artist in the guise of a boxer. Hatton never really stood a chance, shame the Hatton fans' were so deluded as to think their man could win!! Anyone who knows their boxing knew there would be one outcome and that it was, it's Mayweather's time!

Rodders, Manchester, England, UK

A Brit trying to beat an American in boxing is and always will be at a disadvantage. The same result would happen if the American and British militaries ever clashed: a knockout.

Floyd had the class and technical skill over Hatton.

USA! USA! USA!

Ronnie Reagan, Washington, DC

The point loss was a joke. Mayweather should have been deducted points in every round for elbow use. Mayweather landed the bigger punches but without the illegal defence techniques he would have copped more punishment and would have had to go the distance with more chance for Hatton to land punches.

Franky, Sydney, Australia

mayweather has to much speed, plus its hard to beat gods given talent, only a few are the the real truth. Good Luck to the man.

vince, balt. , md.

Mayweather is the best fighter i ever viewed in my life. I was born in 81, an i have watched a lot of boxing cause of my father an he told me tonight Mayweather proformance was like the Ali an Geroge Forman. Mayweather let Hatton who i thought frought a god fight waste all his energy just like Ali to Geroge an then in the later rounds took it over with lighthing seed punching which at that time Hatton was to tried to defend. Hatton was also getting fustrated not being able to hit Mayweather for that fact he got sloppy an walk right into a serious left hook, sorry damagein left hook an that was basicly it for Ricky Hatton undefeated career. Question who do u guys see Ricky Hatton fightin or doing for the rest of his boxing career cause for winning 43 fight with 31 TKO that just had to be a bad night sorry very bad night for him. He seems like a good fighter a great person and i would like to see him fight again, but no rematch with Floyd HE STILL HIS A CAREER TO WORRY BOUT

Biggest Fan Floyd, Chicago, Illinois