Floyd Mayweather Jr disses Ricky Hatton and praises Joe Calzaghe

Floyd Mayweather Jr disses Ricky Hatton and praises Joe Calzaghe

By Johnny Benz (Oct 30, 2007) Doghouse Boxing

In a recent article published by SportingLife UK, the pound for pound King, Floyd Mayweather Jr. says Ricky Hatton isn't even the best fighter in Britain. Mayweather Jr. also said the fight with Hatton, which is set on HBO-PPV for the date of December 8, will do nothing for his own legacy.

SportingLife reports that when Mayweather Jr. was asked why he's finally taking on Manchester's finest at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Mayweather stated: "This won't do nothing for my legacy. My legacy is already solidified

, it's already stamped.

Mayweather went on to add: "Before I leave I want to beat the best British fighter out there, or one of them. Calzaghe's the best British fighter - probably one of the best I've ever seen.

"I'm fighting because I'm a businessman. The price is right, so let's make it happen."

Mayweather Jr. also spoke on what he's do if Hatton fights dirty.

"In Vegas they're firm but they're fair. If he gets dirty I can get dirty. Whatever he wants to do," said Mayweather Jr.

The Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Ricky Hatton pay-per-view telecast, on December 8, beginning at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT, will be produced and distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View and will be available to more than 61

million pay-per-view homes.