Wait a minute...hmmm...Pacquiao vs Hatton @ 140...who ya got?

[GAME]

Ricky looked like a fighter in decline against Lazcano but based on the performance he gave vs Malignaggi he has what it takes to beat Pacquiao.

Pacquiao has been flattered recently with stoppage wins over Diaz and Oscar but before that he didnt look good vs Marquez and Barrea who are older smaller Mexicans. Hatton will bring far more to the ring than a weight drained Oscar or a limted Diaz. Plus with Mayweather snr refining his boxing skills he will pose a huge threat to Pac who has been stopped before by lesser men. He was also beaten by Morales who was in decline so I see Hatton starting as a comfortable favourite in this fight. Unless he cuts I struggle to see Pac beating him .

[Gandalf]

Ricky looked like a fighter in decline against Lazcano but based on the performance he gave vs Malignaggi he has what it takes to beat Pacquiao.

Pacquiao has been flattered recently with stoppage wins over Diaz and Oscar but before that he didnt look good vs Marquez and Barrea who are older smaller Mexicans. Hatton will bring far more to the ring than a weight drained Oscar or a limted Diaz. Plus with Mayweather snr refining his boxing skills he will pose a huge threat to Pac who has been stopped before by lesser men. He was also beaten by Morales who was in decline so I see Hatton starting as a comfortable favourite in this fight. Unless he cuts I struggle to see Pac beating him .

I can agree with that. If Hatton does his homework and lays off the grease fodder then he can beat Manny. He will certainly check the Pac chin and has a style that could potentially give Manny fits. Going on recent performances Manny has the edge, but Diaz isnt particularly good and Oscar was just bizarre. Hatton showed promising signs against Paulie, but it will be great to see him try and deal with a hard hitting, two handed fighter like Pac. Will be a war, and Manny hasnt yet been properly checked above 135 pounds.

[fan johnny]

Hatton will do better than Diaz? LMAO

Hatton is relentless fighter and keeps coming straight forward because Hatton he knows he has skills on the inside and wants to use them. Mayweather Sr. aint going to change Hatton. That's like say your wife is going to change you. It's in the mans nature to come forward. I haven't seen a fight where Hatton backs up. Difference in Hattton/Pacquiao fight. Pacquiao can stop Hatton's forward progress with that straight left. If Hatton don't take backward steps and respect Pacquiao's power punches were going to see Hatton on his back by round 5.

[Bomp]

Ricky looked like a fighter in decline against Lazcano but based on the performance he gave vs Malignaggi he has what it takes to beat Pacquiao.

Pacquiao has been flattered recently with stoppage wins over Diaz and Oscar but before that he didnt look good vs Marquez and Barrea who are older smaller Mexicans. Hatton will bring far more to the ring than a weight drained Oscar or a limted Diaz. Plus with Mayweather snr refining his boxing skills he will pose a huge threat to Pac who has been stopped before by lesser men. He was also beaten by Morales who was in decline so I see Hatton starting as a comfortable favourite in this fight. Unless he cuts I struggle to see Pac beating him .

I agree, lat two fights are a bit misleading. Very hard to call this fight as there are so many unknowns, the key one being how does Pac really handle the extra weight against a genuine LWW. only two fights for Pac over 130 and one of those guys was very limited and the other didn't turn up.

Saying that however I like how Pac went in and out against the bigger guys, so I pick him by decision in a close fight.

[ech110]

IMO, Pac is to fast and to strong. He was able to keep his power fighting at 147 lbs, and his speed. Hatton is a great inside fighter, IF he can get there. Pacs footwork, speed, and straight left will keep Hatton at bay allowing Pac to systematically break him down, eventually leading to a KO. I think by 9 or 10. Just look at how FMW Jr did it. Hatton didnt know if he was British or Scotish by then end of that fight!

[iwng100]

IMO, Pac is to fast and to strong. He was able to keep his power fighting at 147 lbs, and his speed. Hatton is a great inside fighter, IF he can get there. Pacs footwork, speed, and straight left will keep Hatton at bay allowing Pac to systematically break him down, eventually leading to a KO. I think by 9 or 10. Just look at how FMW Jr did it. Hatton didnt know if he was British or Scotish by then end of that fight!

A Scotish joke ?? ??

[ayosbathere]

History will repeat itself like this ==> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdvdF...eature=related

Pac via KO @ 6

why...

determination is the key#1 first determination during practice and determination to fight inside the ring.

it is in the heart ... heart = determination

pac has more determination than hatton..

[fan johnny]

Ricky looked like a fighter in decline against Lazcano but based on the performance he gave vs Malignaggi he has what it takes to beat Pacquiao.

Pacquiao has been flattered recently with stoppage wins over Diaz and Oscar but before that he didnt look good vs Marquez and Barrea who are older smaller Mexicans. Hatton will bring far more to the ring than a weight drained Oscar or a limted Diaz. Plus with Mayweather snr refining his boxing skills he will pose a huge threat to Pac who has been stopped before by lesser men. He was also beaten by Morales who was in decline so I see Hatton starting as a comfortable favourite in this fight. Unless he cuts I struggle to see Pac beating him .

I agree, lat two fights are a bit misleading. Very hard to call this fight as there are so many unknowns, the key one being how does Pac really handle the extra weight against a genuine LWW. only two fights for Pac over 130 and one of those guys was very limited and the other didn't turn up.

Saying that however I like how Pac went in and out against the bigger guys, so I pick him by decision in a close fight.

I think Pacquaio was 144lbs when he stepped into the ring with David Diaz and 147/8 with De la Hoya so he is already a natural jr welter weight which is mostly muscle I might add. Speaking about DLH, with Hatton going 12 weeks of training, might he might actually overtrain?...what ever that means...

[iwng100]

Ricky looked like a fighter in decline against Lazcano but based on the performance he gave vs Malignaggi he has what it takes to beat Pacquiao.

Pacquiao has been flattered recently with stoppage wins over Diaz and Oscar but before that he didnt look good vs Marquez and Barrea who are older smaller Mexicans. Hatton will bring far more to the ring than a weight drained Oscar or a limted Diaz. Plus with Mayweather snr refining his boxing skills he will pose a huge threat to Pac who has been stopped before by lesser men. He was also beaten by Morales who was in decline so I see Hatton starting as a comfortable favourite in this fight. Unless he cuts I struggle to see Pac beating him .

I agree, lat two fights are a bit misleading. Very hard to call this fight as there are so many unknowns, the key one being how does Pac really handle the extra weight against a genuine LWW. only two fights for Pac over 130 and one of those guys was very limited and the other didn't turn up.

Saying that however I like how Pac went in and out against the bigger guys, so I pick him by decision in a close fight.

Yes indeed, almost impossible to pick, the both are exceptional top class fighters with very different styles and neither of them has ever met someone similar. There are indeed many unknowns like how Pacman will handle the extra weight against a legitimate LWW, will he struggle to avoid the inside fight with such a pressure-fighter who knows perfectly how to cut the ring? How Hatton will handle another #1P4P, such a fast and powerful southpaw ….
I would pick Pacquiao too in a close fight just because he can adjust better IMO.