Quote Originally Posted by miles View Post
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I'm not sure how that logic works since Pacquiao faced a very worn down and incredibly sub standard De La Hoya, Pacquiao has some great skills but I think a lot of boxers couldv'e beaten Oscar on that night.

I don't think Pacquiao has ever faced a body puncher like Hatton before, it's one of Hatton's things, one of his specialities if you like.

Pacquiao may dictate a lot of the offence with his speed and decent jab, but I don't think I've ever seen a fight where Ricky curls up into a ball and steps back. It's Ricky's dominance in the ring that makes him so pleasing to watch, never in a dull fight.

All that stuff aside, I do agree that Hatton is hittable, and I agree that Pacquiao's speed and jab will be very good for him. If Hatton comes at Manny like he did against Floyd when he got annoyed and frustrated, then I think Pacquiao will slap him around and maybe win on a late TKO or UD. There's also cuts to worry about.

But you can never ever rule out Hatton, so much heart and workrate, killing body punches and determination.

It's such a tough one to call, they're both great fighters. I will however go for Hatton by KO, in lets say, round 6. But, that could be the English in me speaking!
Before the Pac-DLH we already knew that DLH was shopworn. Even before the PBF_DLH, DLH was already shopworn but PBF got only an SD while Pac dominates all seconds of the fight. But DLH in not the LOne HOF in Pac's resume. Pac Dominated both EM & MAB also when MAB & EM was 29 years old. How old was Pac now Passed 29 right?

Pac was so dominants on his wins over these 3 HOFamers that the only excuse they can produce was these guys are all shot. Compared to Pac they do but Pac has something to do with it.

No matter how good a Body puncher Ricky is. It will not be effective with Pac. Even Roach already said that Hatton will not land one on Pac. Just watch Pac-MAB1 again & look how MAB keep on missing his Body punches on Pac.

Ricky never step Back. He just eat Flush shot then Hug. Problem with Pac, Pac hits harder than PBF. Once Pac hit Hatton Flush, Hatton will not back up, Hatton will go down instead.

Hatton's a good guy & I root for him against PBF but I know he can't beat PBF. I'm just wishing Hatton will give Pac a Great fight. But I don't see it. I see Pac in a Dominating Performance again.
I disagree with you, of course. Manny Pac has had a great run. He has been really impressive (beating older men). But in this instance, Manny has got greedy. He thought the big pay day with Oscar was good and now he is going to fight Hatton. This is where money will smack him in the face. Hatton is simply too big and too clever for Manny.

Manny is a little guy with padding. You should realise that. Once Hatton lands early you will be doing your gay little prayers.
Manny didn't just beat the old man of the division he's in. He beat the best out there. Who'd you like Pac to beat at 126 when he was there MAB was the top guy there. At 130, MAB, EM & JMM are the top guys there, He beat them all.

And who's the best name in Hatton's Resume?? Tszu right? How old was he when Hatton beat him? FYI, EM, MAB. DLH & JMM were a much bigger & tougher names than any of Hatton's toughest opponents.

You can keep your hopes alive but I don't see Hatton winning a round against Pac.