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Yes, that's right. Manny Pacquiao dominated Ricky Hatton. Hatton just couldn't handle Manny's powerful right and left hooks. Pacquiao was on another level and Hatton just couldn't handle his hand-speed - like I said. I don't any boxer has faster hands than Pacquiao. On a side note, it was good to see Batista alongside Pacquiao on his way to the ring. Damn, I miss watching WWE. It took me longer to find the fight than for the actual fight to end - since I watched it online. The fight ended in Round 2 via TKO - my guess was off by 7 rounds... On another side note, take a look at Boxing Fanhouse for their thoughts on the fight. I seriously hope that the Mayweather - Pacquiao fight really happens because it'd be something that would actually be worth watching. I guess Floyd Mayweather Sr. isn't as good a trainer as he boasts that he is. I don't really know what else to tell you all. It was embarassing on Hatton's part and it was probably his last fight. Hatton's washed up, so it doesn't really matter if he retires.

That is the most recent news about the boxing world. I thought it would be fit to talk about this since on my way home from church I actually talked about the possibility of a Mayweather vs Pacquiao fight. Anyways, Mayweather is set to fight Juan Manuel Marquez on July 18. This news is currently sparking other rumours that he wants to fight the winner of tonight's Pacquiao - Hatton fight.

This is extremely exciting news because Mayweather is / was the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world. He is the boxer who gave Hatton his first and only loss. Pacquiao, on the other hand, has fought Marquez twice. The first fight was a draw (on May 8, 2004) and the second fight was won by Manny (on March 15, 2008). With this new news, I feel that a Mayweather - Pacquiao fight would be amazing. It would clearly settle who the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world currently is - in boxing, that is. Before that possible dream fight of mine happens, Manny will have to defeat Hatton tonight. I can't wait.

[Sky News]

Yes, tonight is the night! May 2, 2009 and it's the 'War of the Worlds.' The main event will be Manny Pacquiao vs Ricky Hatton.

I'm no boxing expert, but I do have my opinions for this fight. Ricky Hatton definitely wins record-wise (Hatton: 45-1-0 and Pacquiao: 48-3-2). I feel that Pacquiao does have the 'real' advantage though. I think he's faster and more experienced - although not by much. He also has the reach advantage and he's been on fire lately. The last fight he lost was in 2005 to Erik Morales and it was because of a headbutt that busted him open - inadvertent headbutt or not. If that fight is ruled out then Pacquiao's last loss was 10 years ago, in 1999. Hatton, on the other hand, lost just 2 years ago, but it was to Mayweather who remains to be undefeated. I feel that Hatton is fast, but Pacquiao looks like he is just a bit faster. Who has more power though? That is something that I do not know. Either way, it looks to be a great fight and I hope that it's not as one sided as the Pacqiao - De La Hoya contest. I'm excited for these 2 to clash in that ring tonight.

That said, I'm going to say Manny Pacquiao in 9 rounds, via TKO.

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