Quote Originally Posted by Dean Duke View Post
Hatton's footwork is very fast for a light welter, I cant see Manny keeping away for more than a couple of rounds before Rick starts to unload on him with some regularity, Manny won't clinch, use elbows or duck below the waist to avoid Hattons on slaught and that will be his downfall, he will try and trade like the warrior he is and unfortunately will find out that he is not fighting a 130lb guy who he can blow away with ease, he will be fighting a monster @ 140 who has prepared as if his life depends on it, who is faster, fitter and better schooled than he has ever been. Roll on may2nd when the truth will be revealed in stunning fashion.
Totally agree. Manny has never been one to clinch, and I can't see him evading Hatton for 12 rounds going on the back foot. Hattons footwork is really good and I cannot believe Roach would say that it's slow. It's one of Hattons big strengths really. Hatton will get close no doubt, and then we will see if Pac can bang with Hatton. He certainly won't punch as effectively being pushed back.

We haven't seen Hatton look as determined in a long time, and he has got his camp worked out to a tee now. Seems to be in a really good place mentally, certainly none of the pre Mayweather stuff going on.