Do you think PAC will inflict the worst beating ever on Hatton?

[Gandalf]

Lol. Hatton is nowhere near the great Mexico trio's boxing skills and he's terrible against southpaw too (Collazo). Did you see how he was eating Paulie's jabs? Now imagine those left hands coming from Pac in full force.

Again you are underestimating Hatton and putting him down. Of course the guy has skills, he's only ever lost to the best fighter in the world! Go and watch Hatton's fights prior to the Kostya fight. He boxed really well at times, and we've seen glimpses of it since, but he has come to rely on brute force more often than not. Hatton realises that, whence the changes in his camp. Hatton is very successful mauling his opponents into submission, but you can't just do that all the time.

Hatton might be a cruder fighter than the Mexican trio, but he is a much bigger fighter and comes forward hard. Pac won't like that kind of pressure.

You bring up Hattons issue with southpaws. He has had more problems with southpaws than orthodox fighters, but he has still managed to win each time. Hatton right now is working on getting everything right, his camps have been getting better and better in the states and he seems to be getting in some decent hard sparring whence the nicks under his eyes. Still a few more weeks to hone things.

Paulie landed some jabs, but Paulie is regarded as a very good user of the jab. It's his main punch really, you'd be surprised if he wasn't landing any. Jabs do land on fighters on occasion, you know...

Those are your opinions and I have to respect them. I'm not taking anything away from Hatton. He's a tremendous fighter but he will be facing a very unique and one the most violent fighters in the world. I was just pointing out Hatton flaws.

How's you confident level on this fight btw? From scale 1 to 10 heart and mind(10 is the highest).

In my heart, 8 for Pac.

My mind, also 8 for Pac.

Yes, they are just opinions. It's all just debate at the end of the day. Likewise, I take nothing away from Manny in trying to make my points. I am well aware that he is an excellent fighter with a proven track record.

My confidence is something that changes day to day. I saw a clip of Hatton the other day and he seemed to be full of sniffles and a cold. On that day my hopes dipped somewhat because I worried he was getting his customary chest infection. But I saw another interview yesterday and he seemed back in tip top condition and full of good talk.

So having said that in terms of my mind I would say a 7. 7 is a decent score but I have certain doubts. Hatton at his absolute pinacle should be getting Manny out of there. But there are a few doubts, Mayweather stopped him, Lazcano hurt him and Paulie can't punch. Hatton's unstoppable chin has been wavering a little.

In terms of heart the same. I am hopeful and feel that if Hatton is as good as he can be, then Manny will be having fits. But again I have a few niggling doubts.

It's a 50-50 fight. Forget the betting odds and the same nutty writers that predicted Lacy would beat Calzaghe. This will be a battle. And I'm not ruling either side out. But I know who I really want to win.