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Good read...




Making Dollars and Sense: Manny Pacquiao Vs Ricky Hatton
By Geno McGahee, RingsideReport.com, 28 May 2008

Prior to the knockout defeat at the hands of Floyd Mayweather, JR., IBO Light Welterweight Champion was considered too large of an opponent for the soon to be lightweight, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao. The mauling and physical style of Read Full Story >>> Ringside Report "The Heart Of Boxing"




I'm with the author. I rediculed the idea of Hatton-Pacquiao not too long ago. But after seeing the Hitman last saturday, imo it will going be a competitive fight after all. I see it now as 50/50.

Hatton is bigger, stronger, and technically better that Pac.

Pacquiao has tougher chin, faster, and hits hard as Hatton.

If Pac loses, it would be from a massive body shot.

If Hatton loses, it would be from a simple KD - followed up by barrage of power punches resulting a TKO.

I don't see either of these guys winning it via decision.
I've been saying it for ages. It's a 50/50 fight. A very entertaining one at that!