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I didn't totally write off Hatton... He can win this fight but I only give him very small chance... Maybe 1% chance...

I'm more inclined that PAC will give Hatton the worst beating because PAC is enjoying so many advantages over Hatton that PAC didn't enjoy in his previous fights... Like for example the 20 inches very short arm of Hatton, it's a big advantage to PAC...
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This arm length business is something you really need to give a rest. All of Hattons opponents have longer arms than him and it is seldom a factor. What is the use in having a few inches longer reach if your opponent closes the gap so easily It's a really weak argument. Hatton smothers and closes distance in a way that Pac hasn't really had to deal with before. Added to that is the fact Hatton is bigger, stronger and been hit by much harder punchers. Hatton has a much better chance than your ridiculous 1%. I would say at least 50%.

You are in for a rude awakening. At least I'm ready for the possibility that Hatton might not get it right. But I'm expecting Hatton to do very well. You are going to look a bigger fool than you already are when it's all over. 1% chance. That's just bloody stupid.
Yep most Hatton opponents has longer arms than him by 1 or 2 inches but PAC has 5 inches longer arms than Hatton... Mayweather has 6 inches longer arms than Hatton...

I think it will be Hatton that be shocked, awed, surprised and confused when he will meet PAC inside the ring for the first time... Hope Hatton can adjust quickly in order to give at least a competitive rounds or else he'll be in for the worst beating in his life...
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You are overestimating Manny Pac and underestimating Ricky Hatton. I've really enjoyed seeing them together from the footage in the UK because it has only spelled it out more clearly that Hatton is a size above Manny. And I don't mean that Hatton is looking overweight, in fact he looks in fantastic shape this far out.

You state that Mayweather has considerably longer arms than Hatton, which is obvious. But Mayweather didn't beat Hatton because of that. Hatton was able to close the gap AT WILL. He will do the same against Manny. He was ineffective against Mayweather for other reasons, and Hatton seems to be totally aware of this. Reach and closing the gap will not be a definining element in this fight.

I expect Hatton to mix up his attacks and use his jab more. He will try and maul Manny on occasion and he will come in with greater head and upper body movement. Expect to see more combination punching and expect Hatton to have pretty fast hands too now that he is reducing the weight work and working the mitts more.

The very fact that you keep wittering about arm length shows that you don't know what you are talking about. There are other aspects that I am much more concerned about than that. And I'm glad to see you have made a prediction. With a 99% chance of winning I'm surprised you didn't also predict the actual time of stoppage in the 9th as well. And I bet you are wrong.