Quote Originally Posted by LeftHookToTheBody
Excellent points, CC. Hatton does it owe it to anybody to fight Witter or Paulie for probably a fraction of what he could get against Pacman. And, as you said, it isn't the mismatch some are making it out to be. Pacman's foot and hand speed could give Hatton fits, and if he fights a disciplined stick and move bout I wouldn't be shocked to see him win a points decision.
exactly, it's far less of a size difference than when Floyd fought Oscar or James Toney fought Holyfield or Sam Peter.

It's a great fight imo and should be competitive. Pacquaio is quick and in the eyes of the anti Mayweather brigade, Emmanuel Steward, Larry Merchant etc the world's best p4p fighter.

What better fight for such a talent than to move up and fight the best lightweight in the world.

Is this really any different than Roberto Duran moving up to fight Marvin Hagler?

I think not