Reply #32: Ray was smug

[H2O Man]

when Carmen attempted to introduce his wife to him at a time before anyone thought the two would ever meet in the ring. Carmen held the grudge for a long time. In fact, on the ESPN Classic shows, Carmen makes it clear he wasn't sad when Ray died.

There are guys who are distracted by insults and barbs, and a very few who become more focused. I think that Hatton will be at his very best for Mayweather, and that the insults will motivate him in the ring. It's hard to say if Hatton at his best will be enough to beat Floyd. But very few people thought Carmen posed any serious risk to Ray. I think it is going to be a war.