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Hatton came out strong and definitely was ahead after four rounds. At the end of the first round Mayweathers corner told him not to worry about something or other - we didn't quite hear the first part of what they were saying - I dont quite know what he was worried about but in the first few rounds Mayweather, at times, didn't look like he fancied it. He was holding on, turning his back and trying various spoiling tricks. The ref kept breaking up the clinches and blaming Hatton for them. I was furious with the ref and so was the commentator Jim Watt. These two guys are both champions, they both deserve to be in the ring in one of the biggest fight of the decade. Why was the ref stepping in so often? A fight of this magnitude should be dictated by the fighters, not the ref. I think the ref definitely contributed to Mayweather getting on top in the fight. After five rounds Hatton had been docked a point, Hatton was clearly frustrated and Mayweather started to dominate the fight. It was only a matter of time before Mayweather finished it.

I think their interviews spoke volumes. Mayweather gave Hatton more credit than I've ever seen him give any one and Hatton clearly knew he'd blown it. Hatton was way too in your face. He needed to time his aggressive bursts so as to confuse Mayweather and not to wear himself out in the way he did.

Mayweather is a man who infuriates me. He always talks about his speed, ability and natural talent, but that was sadly lacking in the first four rounds. He beat Ricky Hatton with ringcraft, boxing nouce and the ability to adapt to Hattons rampaging style. In the end he beat Hatton quite easily. If it was not for the ref it could have been a lot harder for him.