Mayweather KOs boxing’s latest “great white hope”

What the fucking hell happened? Mayweather was better than I thought he was. I’m sorry everybody…it wasn’t my night but I’ll definitely be back.

No shit Sherlock! But this was the only defense the formerly undefeated Ricky “the Hitman” Hatton of Manchester, England could offer – after he regained consciousness from a 10th round knockout by the still undefeated and undisputed World WBC Welterweight Champion, Floyd Mayweather.

Meanwhile, even though, in public, most fans limited their trash talk to pride in the fighters’ impressive records (Hatton 43-0, Mayweather 38-0), I have no doubt that nationalism and racism (to a lesser degree) inspired the cheers and jeers of almost everyone who watched this fight, which took place on Saturday night in Las Vegas, Mayweather’s home turf. And, given reports that over 10,000 hooligans traveled from England to watch it in the 16,800-seat MGM Grand Arena, one can only imagine the booze-fueled epithets that filled the air.

Nevertheless, here’s to the brilliant exhibition of this sweet science that both men displayed; and, moreover, to the exemplary demonstration of sportsmanship they showed after Hatton’s corner threw in the towel. (Although, I hope Hatton made it out of town – with his $6 million consolation – before Thomas (the real) “Hitman” Hearns gave him another ass whopping for usurping his famous nickname.)

And congratulations to Mayweather for proving once again why he is universally regarded as the best pound-for-pound fighter in boxing history. Especially since Oscar “Golden Boy” De la Hoya – who was once regarded as such – no longer has the balls to step back into the ring (to redeem his loss earlier this year to Mayweather) after being outed recently as a transvestite.

Now let’s hope Mayweather stays true to his word and quits before he becomes punch drunk – like so many other superstar fighters, including Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard, have become:

I’ve done what I had to do in the sport. I’ve accomplished what I came to accomplish, now is time for me to be a promoter. I have nothing else to prove.

After all, it’s not like he needs the money – having pocketed $11 million plus a take of the pay-per-view receipts for this one fight alone. Nevertheless, I have no doubt that he’ll be lured back for at least one more fight – ostensibly to end his career with an even 40-0 record.

At any rate, for those of you who missed it, here’s a montage of the fight for your enjoyment: