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link --> Bernard Hopkins picks Pacquiao to win over Hatton


Interviewed on ESPN’S Friday Night Fight, Hopkins told host Brian Kenny that Pacquiao’s speed and power will spell the difference in his light-welterweight encounter with Hatton.

“I see Pacquiao pouring all the speed, scoring on side angles. Ricky Hatton’s not gonna know when to fight a different style at the right time, and I think that’s when Pacquiao is at his best, when guys come forward to him and picks him off," said Hopkins.

“Pacquiao has the fast hands, and Hatton’s style is to come forward and come forward. So look for Pacquiao to catch him coming in," he said.

“I don’t’ think he (Hatton) can better box than Pacquiao."



link --> Manny is too good for Hatton

COLIN HART says Filipino sensation Manny Pacquiao will beat Ricky Hatton when the pair collide on May 2.

Despite acknowledging the Hitman's improvement under new trainer Floyd Mayweather Snr, the Voice of Boxing reckons Pacman will emerge victorious from their Las Vegas showpiece.

And Hart believes Pacquiao will go on to cement his place as one of boxing's greatest-ever fighters once he is finished with Hatton.

Hart said: "This is the biggest fight of the year so far.

"There are many boxing cliches and one of the biggest is that styles make fights. These two have got the styles to make it a war from beginning to end.

"This fight will be decided on speed. Pacquiao has got extremely fast hands, he's faster than Hatton, and at 140lbs he will be too quick for Hatton.

"It'll be a fascinating fight and a very close one.

"But Pacquiao will assert himself after the halfway stage — as he did against Oscar De La Hoya.

"Unfortunately for Hatton's fans who went to America with high hopes when he fought Floyd Mayweather Jnr, I think they're going to be disappointed again.

"I wouldn't be surprised if Pacquiao stops Ricky in the later rounds, maybe nine or 10."