Pacquiao vs Hatton: Aftermath & Jokes

Jokes galore after the Pacquiao vs Hatton mostly at Ricky Hatton's expense!
Here are samples:

What's the difference between a £20 note and Ricky Hatton?
The £20 note will last more than 2 rounds!

Ricky Hatton's girlfriend was heard to say, "I don't know what the problem is, It makes a nice change for him to last for four minutes".

I want a girlfriend like Ricky Hatton.
Doesn’t mind taking it in the face and once she goes down she stays down.

By the way, Hatton's English fans made the joke themselves (credits mykel_schu_maker @ Philboxing)

Ricky Hatton himself made a joke (unintentional one though)"If we’d have gone a few rounds it could have been different."

Here is a breakdown of Ricky Hatton defense according to a fan in Youtube:



Pretty good explanation

Yup, it was a great fight and I'm looking forward to another one. Most likely, Pacquiao will face Miguel Cotto later this year. Wow! I will write a post about that.

William Wallace won his fight against the Englishman.

More Pacquiao vs Hatton Post Fight Analysis Who's To Blame For Ricky Hatton's Defeat?

Pacquiao vs Hatton Post Fight Analysis: Ricky Hatton and disgraced boxing trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. are having a very ugly public fight one that resembles two fish vendors quarreling. Both men are in denial refusing to take responsibility for the loss. Frankly speaking, if anyone's to blame its Manny Pacquiao as he is too good for this Ricky Hatton. It is simple the Brit can't win what he can't hit. Pacquiao was so fast Hatton could barely hit him. On the other hand, Manny Pacquiao was turning Hatton's face into a dart board - a moving target so to speak.

The only thing Hatton got trained for this match was his mouth. Floyd Mayweather almost honed it to perfection. It seems Manny Pacquiao took note of it as he landed his left in the Englishman's jaw as if the Pound for Pound King was trying to shut him up. He did. Now Hatton is left making excuses for himself LOL - that's the way they do things in England. When they lose excuses galore, I've experienced this many times. For example, when England lost to Brazil in 2002 World Cup quarterfinals 1 - 0, some metrosexual English player said Ronaldinho's goal was a fluke in an effort to belittle the win. The talented Brazilian then distinguished himself from that hyped player by leading his country to World Cup title. All the sourgraping in the world didn't change the fact Brazil was World Champions in 2002. Back to Pacquiao vs Hatton, I don't think even with a sound strategy Hatton could beat Pacquiao. Modesty aside, all strategy in the world is useless when you can't hit your opponent.

Excellent fight plan, exacting training regimen, world class coaching, talent, and most importantly faith in God won the day for Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao has always faced world-class opponents in whatever division he is.




I still can't get enough of Pacquiao vs Hatton match last Sunday and I think I've seen the replays like 30 times and still counting. I didn't expect Ricky Hatton to fall in the first round I gave him more credit than that. But I was happy anyway. When Pacquiao scored his second knockdown I'm hoping Hatton won't get back up for his safety and thereby ensuring Manny's victory. But the Mancunian was stubborn and got pummeled in the end.

Pacquiao vs Hatton Post Fight Analysis: Welcome To Pacman Wonderland

Busting the Pacquiao vs Hatton assertions

assertion 1: Hatton is bigger than Pacquiao. Hatton boasts of this fact a lot.
reality: no bearing in the fight as speed killed the Mancunian braggart

assertion 2: Pacquiao has no Power
reality: Yup De La Hoya made Ricky Hatton believe that but Manny Pacquiao's left violently DISAGREED

assertion 3: Hatton: Pacquiao's victory over De La Hoya a fluke
reality: again Pacquiao's left and right disagreed and won the argument

assertion 4: can't teach old dogs new tricks
reality: in Hatton's case true!

assertion 5: Hatton: Pacquiao Gone in Sixty Seconds
reality: Hatton gone in Two

Heard / Read on the Internet

"Put some blanket on Hatton" fan watching a feed in Manila gym

"Welcome to Pacman Wonderland" youtube pacfan

Ricky Hatton is now looking for excuses...face your defeat like a man Ricky!

Update: Ricky believed the BS De La Hoya told him. In fact Hatton was only to happy to echo the words of the "black and blue boy". So he got a rude reality check. Fox News described Hatton as"overrated" whether its true or not its your call. Manny Pacquiao destroyed most assumptions against him. In fact I'm happy if they keep on underestimating him as a post in Philboxing forum summed it up:


If you look past Manny you will not see his left, learn some Humility Ricky -dranex

Simply put Manny is a better boxer than Ricky Hatton. His hands have power and he sticks to the game plan. Pacquiao has a great ability to implement a sound strategy perfectly. Finally, Manny Pacquiao has ring intelligence something that most people don't think he has. Manny can adjust his plan of attack if situations in the ring requires it. When Manny attacked Hatton furiously in the 2nd round, he couldn't KO the Englishman so he calmed down and boxed...Ricky Hatton didn't notice the change. He charged in --- but Pacman's left welcomed him and it was GAME OVER. Unlike Ricky Hatton, Manny Pacquiao's change of boxing style happened gradually and we can see it.


Poems for Floyd Mayweather Sr

wahoopunk from espn


Floyd Joy Mayweather here, just in time
To lay down another putrid rhyme.
I told the whole world I was the all-time best
The best at ensuring my fighters flunk their test.

I'm such an annoying twit that even my own son
Got sick of my routine and told me to be gone.
I said I'd teach my fighter some skills, to stick and move
And I kept my word -- he's mastered the horizontal groove.

I insulted the opposing trainer and said his fighter was made of glass
But my fighter's fiercest attribute turned out to be his thong-clad a.s.s.
The highlight of our training camp was ordering from Taco Bell
But now it's over and I'll spend an eternity in humbling hell.

Pacquiao vs Hatton: Giving Credit To Where It Is Due

I would like to dedicate this post to the Great One - The Greatest Pound For Pound Being in the Universe. Yes, I dedicate this to Him. Thank you for giving strength to MP last Sunday. Thank you for giving him the Victory. Yes I know with You nothing is impossible. Thank you for your gift to the Filipino people. It is very much appreciated esp. by our masses. All Glory is Yours as it is YOUR POWER who made it possible. It is quite obvious Manny can't do anything on his own power alone - training can only do so much. He needs You as much as I need You. All Glory and Honor belongs to You...Thank you very much in behalf of a very grateful people. Don't forget us.

Pacquiao vs Hatton Result / Pacquiao Disposes Hatton In Two

Pacquiao vs Hatton result is Pacquiao destroying Hatton in Two Rounds. Yes, two rounds---- better than what Coach Freddie Roach predicted. In the first round alone Pacquiao dropped Hatton twice shutting up the English's noisy fans and trainer. But Ricky Hatton got up and tried some dirty tricks...didn't work as Manny Pacquiao was too fast and smart to get trapped. The second round started with Hatton reverting to his old style --- attacking Pacquiao recklessly. The Filipino was very much prepared. A massive left from Pacquiao hit Hatton in the jackpot (chin) and the Englishman fell like the London Bridge. It turns out if you brawl with Manny Pacquiao you kiss the canvass -- but warnings from Pacquiao camp were ignored by Hatton's.

Basically, I saw an old Hatton and with that style you cannot win against Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao punished him with shots the Englishman never expected. Pacquiao's left shook Hatton's entire body and his legs gave way...that's the power.

I didn't thought the fight would end so swiftly like this! Never ever have I imagined this. Great fight Manny! Thank you Lord for giving Manny the strength to win this fight.

Pacquiao vs Hatton Result: Manny KO2 Hatton:

All the foolishness Hatton and Hatton's camp uttered came back to haunt them. All the racist attacks the some Brits threw against Manny backfired. Serves them right.

Pacquiao vs Hatton: Fight Update and News (HBO & Sky Box Office)

For historical purposes, I decided to collect some necessary info regarding the Pacquiao vs Hatton fight on May 2, 2009 (May 3 in our country). Pacquiao vs Hatton fight is lamely called "Battle of East and West". A Paclander's proposal to call the match "Never Back Down" is much cooler and more apt considering the style and temperament of the boxers. Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton just won't back down - on anyone.

Pacquiao vs Hatton Fight Television Coverers:
USA HBO PPV Telecast: 9 pm ET / 6 pm PT
Suggested Retail Price $ 49.95
Available in 71 million homes in the United States

Promoter Bob Arum chose HBO over Showtime. "It’s been resolved and I agreed to the deal. Nobody put a gun to my head. I know what HBO can do..."

For UK: Sky Box Office will cover the event
Prices: 14.63 pounds for UK 21.48 for Ireland (check official website).
For Filipinos in Britain, don't expect objective telecast esp. from Sky and BBC. Turn off the volume.

After much unnecessary drama, the Philippine TV coverage will still be with Solar Sports aired on free TV via GMA. Prepare for four hours of brutal ads-filled broadcast. It will also be available on PPV just check Solar's website.

Pacquiao vs Hatton Fight: 24 - 7

Manny Pacquiao is the second boxer ever to be featured in the award winning HBO series "24-7". This is one of the deals that clinched the fight for the network.
24-7 Schedules:

APRIL 11 (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
APRIL 18 (10:00-10:30 p.m.)
APRIL 25 (9:35-10:00 p.m.)
MAY 1 (9:30-10:00 p.m.)

Purse Split 52 - 48 in favor of Manny Pacquiao confirmed by The Sweet Science website and Los Angeles Times.

Manny Pacquiao is Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) "2008 Fighter of the Year". Congratulations! BWAAHAHAHA to Lyle!!! His massive victory over De La Hoya in which the latter became a punching bag was the deciding factor. Ricky Hatton is on his way to the United States to complete his training.

Warning: Please be smart. Check HBO & Sky Sports for more updates as schedules and other things might change without prior notice.

Pacland Owns Hatton; Pacfans More Classy

Since Hatton has been busy dishing out nonsense lately and Paclanders or the people of Philboxing.com have taken the cudgel for their idol.

Hatton: I AM TOO BIG FOR YOU MANNY

Bob colins:
"Hatton is right he is bigger than Pac. May 2 as follows:
will be bigger in damages
will be bigger in bleeding
will be bigger in swollen face
will be bigger in head pains
will be bigger in rolling the canvass"

Chiktoferken:
"But PAC has the bigger heart"

If you want to see more pawnage visit philboxing.com. I can't reprint them all...



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The fight is at 140lbs and Hatton plans to add up to 14 - 16 lbs - a suicide if you will. No knowledgeable boxing fan will believe that. Ten pounds or less is the ideal weight to gain come fight night unless of course Hatton wants to do a De La Hoya meaning become another punching bag. They are not fooling anyone with that.

By the way, Hatton talks too much. I think it is a sign of insecurity. If boxing was a talking contest, Hatton should've won against Mayweather - too bad it is NOT. On second thought, Hatton will win only on the number of words wasted since most of Mayweather's barbs are on target!

Every boxer save for the loonies have plans every time they box. Once they get hit, it will take a lot of discipline not to deviate from it.

Pacfans are definitely more classy than this certain guy. They don't boo the US National Anthem while in the US - that act is disgusting. Pacquiao's fans know how to respect their host.

Pacquiao vs Hatton Fight Quotes; Manny-chester, Pacquiao as William Wallace

These are quotes related to the upcoming Pacquiao vs Hatton showdown in Las Vegas this May.

"I am also a fan of Ricky, but Manny will kill him" - Batista

"I like Ricky because he has been very friendly since I came to England - on Saturday he even took me down to his local pub for a game of darts. But when we are in the ring, we will become different people. We will turn into warriors - nobody can help you in there when you are hurt and you need time out.I still have the hunger because I can remember what it was like when we could only afford to eat once a day and I was sleeping on the street.And I can remember the purse from my first fight was the equivalent of half an English pound: I gave it to my mother to help her buy our food.Every time I step into the ring, I am representing my people and give them inspiration by showing how Manny Pacquiao went from nothing to something." Pacquiao

"When I get in the ring I am fighting for these people. I represent them. Every fight I dedicate to my people" - Pacquiao

"North, South, East and West, this will be no contest.” Floyd Sr

"Now, I solved my fight & won and I will wait for the result of the fight between Hatton & Pacquiao…but I prefer to fight Manny Pacquiao…. Now, I can move on to 140 lbs. and fight either Ricky Hatton or Manny Pacquiao" - Juan Manuel Marquez to Philboxing.com

"Manny will get to him in the later rounds and will knock him out at some point" - Roach

“I’ve been trying to get a third fight with Manny Pacquiao," he would say through Gomez. "But he doesn't want to fight me. So if he's not going to fight me than I'm calling out the very best - that's Floyd Mayweather. Who wouldn't want to see that fight? I'll fight him at 140, maybe a little bit above that. I want to fight the very best. " - JMM

"If anybody thinks Freddie ‘Joke Coach’ Roach can do a better job than me they must be sick" Floyd Sr.

"It's a shame, Senior is not in the Hall of Fame" Roach

"Hatton is bigger than I am but this isn’t about big. It’s about punching hard and being effective." Pacquiao

Winning Pacquiao quote so far:

"It shouldn't be called Manchester; it should be called Manny-chester." Pacquiao

"I’m William Wallace, my middle name is Burns, and I am going to fight for Freedom against an Englishman.” Pacquiao


Update: Bernard Hopkins picks Pacquiao

Reality Check! Hatton Not As MARKETABLE As He Thinks He Is

Quinito Henson bared in today's issue of the Philippine Star that Hatton is NOT marketable as HE thinks HE IS. The Hard Truth is THE GUY'S MARKETABILITY very much depends on his opponent. Yes, you may say it happens to Manny too...but Pacquiao still gets 300,000 buys on the average but against Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton got between 175,000 to 200,000 in the US. Even in the UK, Hatton's fight earned little than expected.

THE PLAIN TRUTHS

Ricky Hatton's marketability depends upon his opponents. He can't get past 300,000 buys in US PPV.

Manny Pacquiao earned many people's respect when he turned down Arum's proposal. Arum made it look like Pacquiao is just going to blindly follow what he is saying. Manny Pacquiao is his own man.

Man, I got carried away with this issue. Even today, I'm still looking for updates. As much as I want this fight this continue, I don't want it to happen if it puts Manny Pacquiao at a disadvantage. It's his life on the line every time he fights.

More Pacquiao vs Hatton; Give Manny His Due Respect!!!

The hullaboo in the negotiations for the Manny Pacquiao vs Ricky Hatton fight isn't over. Many thought Arum has successfully convinced Pacquiao to accept the deal but last night Manny Pacquiao told the press - it's 60-40 or Hatton can find a new opponent (Who could generate this much cash for him? Good luck with that Ricky!).The proud British won't accept it thinking the world revolves around UK PPV. What about the rest of the world? The non-British fans who know Manny, what about them?

Bob Arum negotiated with Hatton's people and fought to get the UK Pay-per-view rights something which Mayweather reportedly didn't take (it is now clarified that Mayweather got all US PPV share!). I don't know what's with Arum recently instead of working for a better deal with Manny; he got stuck with 50-50. He seems not very enthusiastic pushing for his ward to get a much bigger share. I wonder why when it is obvious Manny Pacquiao has the leverage here. Yes, you hear know-it-all boxing columnists making noises again and most of them are the ones Manny Pacquiao OWNED last December. To be honest, it was Hatton who made it appear he is the next opponent for Pacquiao when the Filipino has many fighters to choose from.

By the way, Manny said anything but 50-50 and not necessarily a 60-40 split - in favor of him of course. Manny wants respect! There are people who accuse him of being greedy. If Manny was greedy, he could've accepted this fight early on. With his statements, there is a possibility this match won't continue. Manny is willing to risk that something a "greedy" person wouldn't do. Branding Manny as greedy is the last resort of some psychologically challenged people who couldn't find anything to throw at the pound-for-pound king anymore. Boxing is a profession. Manny joined it as a source of living. All people in the planet are entitled to pursue what they think is best for them esp if the records show they are entitled to it and not just some personal observation. I don't know why some people are upright about this issue and project a "holier than thou" attitude in the controversy when this is just part of the negotiation process. Grow UP!

"If it’s 50-50, forget about it (the fight)," said Pacquiao, sounding bitter that nobody’s paying attention to his standing as the flag-bearer of the sport.

"Oras na tanggapin ko ang offer na ‘yan, masyado ko namang pabababain ang aking sarili. Nag-paubaya na ako when I fought Oscar De La Hoya last year kaya this time ako naman ang humihiling sa kanila," Pacquiao told the Bulletin yesterday." Manny Pacquiao told Manila Bulletin.

Manny is correct. He deserves more than 50% of the purse.

Pacquiao Per Per View Performance

Pacquiao vs De La Hoya: 1,250,000

Pacquiao vs Marquez II: 405,000

Pacquiao vs Morales I: 340,000

Pacquiao vs Morales II:350,000

Pacquiao vs Barrera II: 200,000

Pacquiao vs Diaz: 250,000

Hatton vs Mayweather: 850,000 (US figures) Result: Loss via Knockout

Hatton vs Malignaggi: 125,000 to 250,000

Numbers don't lie. Who's the bigger draw?

Seven vs Two PPV fights?

Hatton only performed twice in US PPV and he got knocked out in one. Manny Pacquiao as a testament to his popularity has seven PPV fights. In my book, he has every right to ask for more. The guy who was blasted in his first and only PPV fight gets half against a consistent and proven PPV King? Some say "Well Hatton is the champion! He deserves 50-50." Yes, he is the champion of some alphabet boxing organization called IBO. Experts suggested giving a 60-40 split in favor of Hatton for the UK PPV and 60-40 to Manny for the Rest of the World. Yes, Manny is known worldwide now. With such a strong leverage, I can't believe Arum immediately agreed to a 50 - 50 split. What I'm wondering now is instead of backing his fighter up, Bob agreed with Golden Boy Promotions. Gee, what gives? Manny saved Arum's *** months ago after his favorite fighter Kelly Pavlik got schooled. By the way, I hope Margarito loses so Bob will realize who his prize fighter really is.

Manny Pacquiao will not back down on this one.

Update:

Manny Pacquiao rejected a 52 - 48 offer from Hatton insisting it's either 55 - 45 or no deal. "You see they changed their minds." Manny reportedly said. It seems to me the Hatton camp knows who the REAL DRAW is. I wonder why they are so proud of the UK PPV sales against Mayweather when the end result was a humiliating knockout!

Who cares what Arum says? It is Manny's body on the line every time he fights and Marley of BC is right - a boxer's career is short unlike these promoters who last longer than Methuselah. Manny Pacquiao has to look out for himself and ensure he gets the best on offer even if his "manager" doesn't want to do it. It turns out Manny is much smarter than Arum - Pacquiao knows his value. He will not sell himself short just to appease anyone nor flip-flops when pressured. The man is the same in and out of the ring.

Latest Update:

Manny Pacquiao got what he wanted (better than 50 - 50) 52 -48 split plus $ 13 million according to Philippine Star. The choices he was given was:

a. 52 - 48 $13 million

b.55 - 45 $12 million

Hatton's offer was 52-48, $ 12m...

Arum sweetened the pot. English newspapers report otherwise which is normal since they would like to print what they want to believe. Neutral American newspapers such as Los Angeles Times floats a 52 -48 split.

Confirmed by The Sweet Science boxing site and Philippine Star columnist Henson

Manny Pacquiao - Ricky Hatton Purse Spat

Some facts regarding the Manny Pacquiao vs Ricky Hatton purse spat.

Upcoming lucrative fights

Pacquiao has Mayweather and possibly Cotto. Hatton has Juan Manuel Marquez however Marquez isn't a huge PPV draw. Marquez only thinks he is but he isn't. Only bums are left for Hatton to fight on if he skips this one!

Pay Per View Record (Fights on PPV)

Manny Pacquiao 6 - 1 (4 KOS)
Ricky Hatton 0-1 (via KO)

Supposed leverage

Hatton - could attract 30,000 English fans
Pacquiao could attract the same no. esp. if the fight is held in San Francisco or Los Angeles (credit John Chavez)

Pacquiao is the Top Fighter in the World and No.1 in Pound for Pound Rankings (demoted by BoxingRec to No.11 after his demolishing of Oscar De La Hoya which goes to show TURDS run BoxingRec).

Hatton has been using record British PPV buys after his match with Mayweather. Boxingscene reported 1.2 - 1.4 million buys for Sky Box Office in the UK alone. In the US, the fight had 850,000 buys. According to fightopinion.com (an MMA site) the buy rate didn't match the expectations.

The Mayweather-De La Hoya PPV drew a reported buyrate of 2.5 million customers. 60% of 2.5 million buys would be 1.5 million buys. The reported buyrate of 850,000 for Mayweather-Hatton would equal 34% of the business (or around one-third) that the 5/5/07 fight did in Las Vegas.

Given the level of hype and expectations by all parties involved going into the fight, the 850,000 PPV buyrate number is way below business expectations.

This even before the world economic crisis. Manny Pacquiao vs Oscar De La Hoya raked in 1.25 million. It also a tad less than what is expected but with the bad economy - it was better.

It seems Mayweather wants to get in the act:

In a separate interview, Pacquiao said he has received the word that former pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. is interested in coming out of retirement to fight him.

"Mayweather's camp is making an appeal, they're talking to us. They've talked to my attorney and told him that they're interested in the fight so we're listening to them," he said.

During the Dream Match negotiations, Manny Pacquiao wasn't happy with the revenue split and rejected Oscar De La Hoya's proposal. Pacquiao's rejection was so powerful it even stunned Espn writer Dan Rafael who observed that this must be the first time in a long time De La Hoya is getting a dose of his own medicine. It was only after De La Hoya gave in that Manny agreed to fight him. Manny isn't afraid of Hatton - supposed verbal agreement isn't enough. Make no mistake about it - Manny will not agree to anything if he doesn't like it. He rejected De La Hoya - the undisputed Box Office King of Boxing - before. Manny Pacquiao knows he has many aces up his sleeve. Who has the leverage now?

It seems Hatton's lawyers doesn't know a verbal contract and a business proposal.

The verbal contract that the Hitman camp is talking about does not exist. The 50/50 sharing as agreed upon by Arum and the lawyer of Hatton is the "agreed" upon financial reward of the fight pending the signature of Manny Pacquiao. As such, it only becomes official upon affixing Pacquiao's signature which will become enforceable and binding. Since Pacquiao has NOT signed it yet, then it is not binding. Any negotiation entered into by Bob Arum in behalf of Pacquiao is only enforceable after Pacquiao signs it. It is just a mere "business proposal" subject to the acceptance and signature of the major party involved. SO IT IS IN NO WAY A VERBAL CONTRACT OR A BINDING CONTRACT. WHAT ARUM AND HATTON LAWYER AGREED UPON WAS A BUSINESS PROPOSAL, A PROPOSAL FOR PACQUIAO TO ACCEPT OR REJECT IT. PACQUIAO DOESN'T WANT THE PROPOSAL SO HE REJECTS IT. HE WANTS SOME MINOR CHANGES BEFORE HE SIGNS IT. PACQUIAO OFFERS A COUNTERPROPOSAL. NOW IF THEY DON'T LIKE IT, TO HELL WITH ALL OF THEM. MANNY CAN CHOOSE HIS OPPONENT AND EARN THE SAME AMOUNT.

Gil P. Acosta - Philboxing.com

Is Manny greedy?

When you ask your boss for a raise because you not only feel deserve it but received tangible accolades, is it greed? No. When you fight for what you feel is rightfully yours, is it greed? No. I think it is the old crab mentality at work here.

Athletes ask for raise after an excellent season and knowledgeable sports fan everywhere know that's the reality and don't complain (unless it is very excessive). The problem with some fans here is there are many self-proclaimed saints. Boxing is a profession and a dangerous one. The boxer gambles his safety on the ring. There's no guarantee he'll be 100% safe. There are about 15,000 professional boxers worldwide and if they are in Manny's position I think most of them would do the same.

Is Pacquiao's lawyer greedy?

I would fire my lawyer if he doesn't act on my best interest. Period. Enough with the self-righteous act!

Is Katsidis really famous in the Philippines?

Yes, most people know him as the guy who Casamayor destroyed on national TV.

Update:

After Bob Arum explained the finer details of the contract, it seems Manny's camp are appeased. Manny will get half of the UK PPV. It is something Mayweather failed to get the last time he fought Hatton.

Update May 13, 2009

Purse split 52-50 in favor of Pacquiao, it seems Schaefer and Arum added their share in the pot so as to make Pacquiao approve the fight --- The Philippine Star reported last Friday I think.

Sources:

http://www.fightopinion.com/2007/12/17/spin-doctoring-the-mayweather-hatton-ppv-buyrate-number/

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/01/12/09/pacquiao-wants-60-share-hatton-fight

Pacquiao vs Hatton Set For May 2, 2009; De La Hoya's Bravado

It seems Ricky Hatton's worst dream isn't coming true as Bob Arum, Manny Pacquiao's promoter told Philboxing.com that the Manny Pacquiao vs Ricky Hatton match up will be on May 2, 2009 and in Vegas. PPV numbers is the major consideration for the upcoming bout and the unpredictable English weather didn't help.

Oscar De La Hoya's Pre-fight Bravado

"I'm scared, I'm scared . . . I'm scared of what I can do to him"

"A knockout, that's my goal," De La Hoya says. "I can knock you out with one punch. My left is lethal. I can cut you up with a straight jab. If I land an uppercut with full force, the fight's over."

Oscar De La Hoya is the recent addition to the No Mas Club which Manny Pacquiao established back in January of 1995. All the pre-fight bravado and tough talk dished out by Oscar was reduced to nothing as the quiet and little Filipino let his fist do the talking and made the Giant's face into a punching bag for eight rounds. Oscar ate all his words. He thought he made a great and intelligent decision. He thought Pacquiao was easy picking. He knew he can knock Pacquiao out and even predicted the round - fifth. However, Pacquiao refused to join the De La Hoya Redemption Show and bombarded him with left and combos to submission. Pacquiao's left was so fast De La Hoya looked like a statute. The fight was De La Hoya's supposed ego-booster but turned into ego-buster. He was battered and bruised. He was SHOCKED. He was OWNED. This midget is supposed to lose but...that must be running in Oscar's head the entire fight. A small man whom he underestimated put him in the hospital. He would have gone out in a much better way had he fought Margarito. Instead, Oscar De La Hoya took the easy road and got pummeled. Boxers who do that deserved to be punished.

This was Manny's response to Oscar tirades:

"Don't just say it. Do it."

He did it and Oscar was sent to the Hospital - no talk just all action...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MANNY PACQUIAO!!!

Quote of the Day from Espn.com:

In responding to transfer speculation about players on his squad, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis told reporters, "If these players piss me off, then, OK, they can piss off to England. But they need to understand this: The English live badly, eat badly and their women do not wash their [private parts]. To them, a bidet is a mystery."

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-boxing25-2008nov25,0,3475563.story

Manny Pacquiao vs Ricky Hatton

"Pacquiao vs Hatton!" "Pacquiao vs. Hatton!" Pacquiao vs Hatton!" There seems to be an outcry for Manny Pacquiao (the fighting pride of the Philippines) to fight Ricky Hatton of England. In fact, news reports from has it that Manny will fight Ricky next year. Good. I have nothing against this fight. In fact I think Pacquiao vs Hatton will be an exciting one as both fighters love action and would press for it. People in Pacland (mannypacquiao.ph) are pumped up for the match and one has already prepared a banner plus a title "Never Back Down". So true, both fighters are aggressive and always moving forward.

There are observations that Ricky Hatton is tailored fit for Manny - it means Ricky's style is very much suited to Pacquiao and I agree. Others think Hatton is a moving target...I agree but not an easy one as he pushes, shoves, and wrestles his opponent when needed. Against Mayweather, Hatton used it - the Englishman used it so much that the boxing match almost turned into a wrestling one. Ricky uses it to put off his opponent's rhythm but it didn't work against Mayweather as the latter could handle it. I believe Manny will study on how to counter Ricky's tendency to roughouse his opponent. Other than that I reckon it will be good for Manny and his camp not to underestimate this guy as it leads to complacency and disaster. Manny is at his best when he is the underdog and odds are stacked against him (Ledwaba, Barrera 2003, De La Hoya). No, I'm not saying that Manny's underestimating Hatton but some people in his entourage might convince him otherwise. It is important for the Pound for Pound king to stay level-headed and work hard to win. Ricky Hatton holds a 140-pound title belt from IBO by no means he is a pushover and this should be an extra motivation to Pacquiao - to win a junior welterweight crown. Same goes for English fans. If they know what's good for them they shouldn't belittle Manny Pacquiao's punching power.

List of boxers Manny "reconfigured"
credit: Philboxing.com forums

I prefer the fight in the United States not England. Why give Hatton the home court advantage right? I like the match venue to be in neutral ground.

The clamor for Manny Pacquiao vs Ricky Hatton pales in comparison to Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather. More fans want to see a Pacquiao vs Mayweather. Mayweather who ducked Margarito and Cotto pounced in and is coming out of retirement. Like De La Hoya initially, Floyd thinks Pacquiao is easy. Many underestimated Manny before and paid the price. I hope Floyd does too.

But Manny's trainer Freddie Roach prefers Ricky Hatton. "Regardless of money, I want Hatton to be the next fight for Manny. I don't want a boring fight. Look at what happened when Dela Hoya fought Mayweather. If we didn't came to fight no fight will gonna be happening. I'd rather let Manny fight Hatton. It may be in England or here as long as it is a guaranteed good fight." Roach told Philboxing.com

Floyd Mayweather should wait his turn. Most likely his match will come after Pacquiao vs Hatton which in all likelihood will happen in June 2009.