Somebody's O Has Got To Go

Last night was one of the most anticipated boxing fights of the last five years, pitting two undefeated, highly regarded champions together in what promised to be an epic battle for the Welterweight championship of the world. Pretty Boy Floyd AKA Money Mayweather, hailing from none other than Las Vegas Nevada, sight of the fight itself, vs undefeated Ricky The Hitman Hatton from Manchester, England. Although the fight was in Nevada, nearly 20,000 Brits stormed Las Vegas and turned the crowd into a completely one sided affair.
There is nothing like a big prize fight. For the last four weeks, HBO has been promoting the fight through a miniseries entitled "24/7" where cameras follow the fighters in their every move while training for the biggest fight of their lives. This documentary style show allowed the viewers to get a rare glimpse into the personal lives of their favorite fighters. The promotion worked. Personally, I couldnt wait for this fight to happen, even though prior the this show I knew very little about Ricky Hatton. However, through watching the show, I became a huge admirer of his style both in and out of the ring.
When fight night arrived, it turned out to be a huge party because the fight was only being broadcast on Pay Per View. Although paying 55 dollars for a sporting event could seem absurd to a casual viewer, there is nothing like the anticipation and excitement in the time leading up to the fight. However, the fight rarely lives up to the promise. Splitting the cost of the fight between a group of friends makes watching the fight turn into a night's event. This fight proved to be very entertaining because of the constant singing of the British crowd, as well as the constant pressuring of Hatton. However, the champion, Money Mayweather, proved too quick, smart, and powerful as he knocked Hatton out in the 10th round, cementing a legacy as one of the greatest pound for pound champions of all time. Although I honestly was very disapointed in the outcome of the fight, it was still a great night and makes me cannot wait until the next big prize fight.