Could Manny Pac beat the Hatton that beat Tszyu?

[Master]

As good and complete as Manny Pac's victory was against Hatton, could he beat the Hatton the night he beat Tszyu. Hatton was a man possessed and walked through the right hands of Kostya, which we know are very damaging. What do you think?

[SweetPea]

Yes, he absolutely could.

Although Pac would have to work hard if the Hatton-Tszyu ref worked the fight, since he let Hatton get away with constant holding/wrestling/mugging.

[Master]

Yes, he absolutely could.

Although Pac would have to work hard if the Hatton-Tszyu ref worked the fight, since he let Hatton get away with constant holding/wrestling/mugging.

Oh yes and that help too.

[kingfrnk]

yes

[LEGION]

Pac would have never let himself get stuck on the ropes like KT did so often; he didn't let him hold him in their fight and the few times Ricky tried he threw him off. Same outcome with the Pac now vs. the Ricky then; maybe 2 more rounds if you think his chin was so much better then.

[Master]

Pac would have never let himself get stuck on the ropes like KT did so often; he didn't let him hold him in their fight and the few times Ricky tried he threw him off. Same outcome with the Pac now vs. the Ricky then; maybe 2 more rounds if you think his chin was so much better then.

The chin was much better.

[LEGION]

Pac would have never let himself get stuck on the ropes like KT did so often; he didn't let him hold him in their fight and the few times Ricky tried he threw him off. Same outcome with the Pac now vs. the Ricky then; maybe 2 more rounds if you think his chin was so much better then.

The chin was much better.

Ok; I can concede that. So he gets pummeled in 5 instead

I hated to see that against Pac. I wanted Rick to win but man he underestimated that kid, and when he realized he was in deep he didn't know what to do; too confused to start pulling off all those new tricks Sr. had him practicing, so went back to doing what he knew best and got blasted. Shame really; he could have put on a better performance had he at least held his hands up and moved his head

[JonnyFolds]

I think Hatton KOs him.. being that Pacman was a whisping 118lbs or so back then!

No really. I think Pac today decisions Hatton of 'yor. His guard was still low, his physique a little better, punches a little crisper, and he was hell of tough. Pac would just have a harder time finishing him off.

[JonnyFolds]

And, yes. The ref would have a lot to do with it, SweetPea! haha. I mean it was bad officiating, but really, you didn't hear any complaints from Tszyu after the fight.. I think they both got away with a lot, Hatton a touch more.

[OumaFan]

Yes. They're just much different fighters, KT's biggest issue with Hatton was not being "past his prime" but that he had slow feet and needed range to punch.

[JazMerkin]

Yes, it might take him a bit longer, maybe even go to the cards, but Manny would dominate him. He's a great fighter. Hatton, even at that point, was just a good fighter.

[DaxxKahn]

Without question...The version of Pacquiao today beats any version of Hatton

[skel1983]

Southpaw,Speed,Power,Movement.

Hatton gets beat no matter what stage of his career he was at, Manny just to good for Hatton maybe take a little longer but not much imo Manny within 6 rounds.

[THE THIRD MAN]

Pac beats Hatton at any time in his career, now Pac V Tszyu is a different story!

[Violent Demise]

As good and complete as Manny Pac's victory was against Hatton, could he beat the Hatton the night he beat Tszyu. Hatton was a man possessed and walked through the right hands of Kostya, which we know are very damaging. What do you think?

No. Never. Nobody beats Hatton that night. Not with the ref in his pocket like he was.