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Pacman dude. The man is a natural... let's hope he stayed focused and doesn't let all this fame and money get to his head. I remember the first time I saw him fight and I knew then and there he was gonna be a star.
I say Pacman by KO or stoppage in 10 also. Competitive for the first few rounds with Hatton putting on the pressure but he'll be eating those straight lefts all night. Can't wait for the fight. I'll be in Vegas for that weekend. My money will be on Pacquiao!
I'm a big Pacquiao fan, but I really think this might be an upset. Seems like everybody think Manny is going to win, and i think that's just because of his convincing win over ODLH (a worn out fighter). But on that night, it looks like anybody could of beat him. He just couldnt' pull the trigger. Initially I was going for Pacman for easy KO because of his speed.. Now i'm leading toward Hatton KO Pacman early! (before 6)
Hatton is a naturally bigger, stronger man, and fighting in his natural weight class. Pacquaio is faster but I think he's going to fight Hatton's game in brawling. I think Pacquaio is going to brawl with him, and Hatton's going to get the better half of it. Working the body hard and coming out with a KO victory. It doesn't hurt having Floyd Sr. in his corner as well.
Hatton is not that much bigger than Pac, they are actually very similar in size. Pac had trouble making weight at 135, I think 140 is the perfect weight for Manny. Also Hatton has trouble fighting southpaws. The only way I see Ricky winning is to have Manny fight backwards and set up counter punches like JMM did. I just can't see Hatton doing that. I also think the referee will play a big role in this fight, if he allows Hatton to grab and hold then Pac may be in trouble.
Hatton is not that much bigger than Pac, they are actually very similar in size. Pac had trouble making weight at 135, I think 140 is the perfect weight for Manny. Also Hatton has trouble fighting southpaws. The only way I see Ricky winning is to have Manny fight backwards and set up counter punches like JMM did. I just can't see Hatton doing that. I also think the referee will play a big role in this fight, if he allows Hatton to grab and hold then Pac may be in trouble.
Hatton is not a typically 140lb fighter though, his nickname is Ricky FATTON for a reason. His weight can ballon up to 180lbs when he's not training. And Pacquiao as we all know started his career as a Bantamweight (107lbs)
But I really hope Pacquiao wins though. I would LOVE to see him fight Floyd Mayweather. If they fight, I really think Pacquiao would beat him. I just think the tough brawling style of Hatton is just not good for Pacman, but I DO think the speed of Pacquiao could defeat the swifty Mayweather..
Manny has been ducking Valero, but he can't fight in the US, so I don't see it happening. I'd like to see Gamboa on some big cards.
Actually he CAN fight in the US, but only in Texas because of his concerns over his brain surgery that Valero underwent after a motorcylcle accident in 2001. And Texas was the only state in the US to grant him his boxing license. That's why the fight was fought at Austin Texas.
Pacquiao v Hatton May 2nd
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