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Tag: The Battle of East and West

  • Boxing Update: Pacquiao Celebrates Massive Win Over Hatton

    Six-division world champion, No. 1 pound for pound kingpin, boxing’s top attraction, the best fighter of his era…call him what you want, but one thing is certain, boxing finally has a super hero and his name is Manny Pacquiao!

    Ricky “Hitman” Hatton, 45-2 (32), from Manchester, England, the junior welterweight champion who had never lost a fight at 140 pounds, learned that firsthand Saturday night, enduring two first-round knockdowns before being sent to sleep at 2:59 of round two courtesy of a picture-perfect Pacquiao left cross. (more…)

  • Boxing Result: Manny Pacquiao Crushes Ricky Hatton In Las Vegas

    Last night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV, Manny Pacquiao made a mockery of the lengthy pre-fight buildup with opponent Ricky Hatton, turning what had been promoted as a titanic battle of light welterweight warriors into a one-sided hammering that ended with Hatton KO’d before he even hit the canvas in the second round.

    Hatton had started the contest strong, backing up southpaw Pacquiao and looking to make the bout into the kind of close quarters brawl in which he excels.

    But once Pacquiao began to punch back, he had no difficulty in finding the target and soon Hatton was decked from a short counter right hook.

    The Englishman didn’t look hurt and beat the count with no problems and resumed his heavy pressure upon his rival
    but shortly afterward was floored again when a left hand connected flush. (more…)

  • Boxing Preview Analysis: Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton


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    Boxing’s pound for pound best is always a subjective title. Who is the best fighter at any weight in any current era of boxing?

    If you look at the history of the sport, certain matchups spring to mind. Leonard v Duran, Leonard v Hearns, Hagler v
    Hearns, Chavez v Whitaker, Toney v Jones, De La Hoya v Whitaker, Morales v Barrera, De La Hoya v Mosley, De La Hoya v Mayweather Jr…the list could go on and on, but whatever your opinion, all these matchups created major interest amongst fight fans.

    Another one takes place tonight at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, Nevada when Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton from Manchester, England takes on Manny “The Pacman” Pacquiao from Bukidnon, Philippines.

    The first time I laid eyes on Pacquiao was when I laid in bed, bleary-eyed in June 2002, waiting for the Lennox Lewis v Mike Tyson superfight to take place in Memphis, Tennessee. On that night, on the undercard, Pacquiao successfully defended his super bantamweight title in two rounds against outgunned challenger Jorge Eliecer Julio. (more…)

  • Boxing Perspective: Can Hatton Overcome The Odds To Defeat Pacquiao?


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    Tonight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas comes the much anticipated clash between Ricky Hatton of Manchester, England and Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines as they fight for the IBO Light Welterweight title.

    This week droves of British fans have once again traveled overseas to support ‘The Hitman’, but it seems they will be outnumbered by the thousands of Filipinos eager to support the man that has become their national hero – Manny Pacquiao.

    Bookmakers have the ‘Pac-Man’ as favourite, but there’s no denying the confidence of both ‘camps’. (more…)

  • Boxing Weights: Ricky Hatton vs. Manny Paquiao

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    Ahead of tonight’s massive fight card at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, the principal boxers all weighed in.

    12 rounds, IBO Light Welterweight title
    Ricky Hatton: 140 lb
    Manny Pacquiao: 138 lb (more…)

  • Boxing Quotes: Ricky Hatton vs. Manny Pacquiao


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    Manny Pacquiao:
    “I am ready for the fight on Saturday. I know Ricky Hatton has trained hard for this fight. I have seen it on 24/7.

    “I respect Ricky Hatton. He is a good person. He is a nice guy and I would like to remind everyone that there is nothing personal for this fight and we are just doing our job to give a good fight to the people and make them happy. (more…)

  • Boxing Prospect Daniel Jacobs Added To Pacquiao vs. Hatton Undercard

    One of boxing’s hottest prospects and rising middleweight star, Daniel “The Golden Child” Jacobs, has been added to the much anticipated May 2nd pay-per-view undercard of Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton: “The Battle of East and West” at MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

    The highly touted prospect will be featured in the third of four pay-per-view undercard bouts against former two-time world amateur champion Mike Walker. (more…)

  • Boxing Update: Pacquiao, Hatton Las Vegas Arrivals Open To Public

    Boxing’s No. 1 attraction and pound-for-pound fighter, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, and his opponent, IBO Junior Welterweight Champion Ricky “Hitman” Hatton, will kick-off fight week on tuesday with their official red carpet grand arrivals.

    Both events are open to the public and fans are encouraged to come out and support their favorite fighter. (more…)

  • Boxing Update: Hatton vs. Pacquiao Officially A Sell Out

    After capturing the world’s attention, “The Battle of East and West”, the mega-fight between Manny “Pac Man” Pacquiao and Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton on May 2nd at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, has officially sold out.

    For those not as fortunate as the thousands of fans who will be in the arena that night, there is still a chance to experience the action in Las Vegas as closed circuit tickets are still available at Mandalay Bay, Mirage, TI, Monte Carlo, Circus Circus, Luxor and New York-New York. (more…)

  • Undercard Lineup Announced For May 2 Hatton vs. Pacquiao PPV Boxing Showdown

    A world championship battle between north and south will highlight the May 2 pay-per-view undercard for Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton: “The Battle of East and West.”

    WBC Super Featherweight Champion Humberto Soto of Mexico will defend his title against Canadian contender Benoit Gaudet. The pay-per-view broadcast will also feature undefeated top-rated junior middleweight contender James Kirkland, risking his rating and record when he takes on Mike Walker. (more…)

  • Boxing Trainers Freddie Roach, Floyd Mayweather Battle Over Top Spot

    When Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and Ricky “Hitman” Hatton meet in “The Battle of East and West,” more than just Hatton’s IBO junior welterweight championship belt will be at stake.

    The ante will also include Pacquiao’s coveted title as boxing’s No. 1 pound for pound fighter. Simultaneously the stakes will be just as high for their respective trainers Freddie Roach and Floyd Mayweather, Sr., acknowledged as the two best trainers in the game today. (more…)

  • Boxing Update: Public Invited To Pacquiao, Hatton News Conference

    Boxing’s No.1 pound for pound king and reigning Fighter of the Year, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and world junior welterweight champion Ricky “Hitman” Hatton invite their Filipino and British fans to the famous Roosevelt Hotel in
    Hollywood, California, this Monday, March 30, where they will walk the red carpet and speak to their fans before hosting their only U.S. news conference for their championship epic, “The Battle of East and West!” (more…)