BoxingScene Staff Predictions - Pacquiao vs. Hatton

[trainhard_187]

Who has Hatton knocked out at 140? Seriously. He couldnt put Paulie away and Pacquiao is one tough dude. Pacman has sparred with Welters during his camp for DLH. Pac on the other hand has drop fighters at 130,135, and did some serious damage to DLH at 147. Pac will HAVE POWER AT 140 enough power to get Hatton thinking about about not rushing in.

[S A M U R A I]

I think people need to take a look at the Marquez fight to get an idea of what Hatton will do against Manny. Manny has the speed and could possibly shock Hatton with a flash knockdown as he did against Marquez, but Hatton is faster and stronger that Marquez and will fare better. I believe that Hatton will stop Manny and the glorious ride we have had for so many years on the Manny train will be over

What's to say Pacquiao will fight like he did against Marquez? I believe Manny will be more of a counter-puncher against Hatton, using Ricky's aggression against him.



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[gopi11]

Wow this fight is more one sided than the Manny/Oscar fight.

People have just bought in to the whole Pacquiao hype it seems. They are looking at Manny with rose tinted glasses now. After his last two wins, he can do nothing wrong because they were one sided beat downs at higher weight classes. That sounds very impressive on its own. But when you look at the actual details and realities of the fights, there is not too much to be impressed about other than he jumped up in weight.

Everyone has been fooled. Ricky is not as talented as Manny naturally, but the fact he is the best in this division, who has faced tougher opponents than Manny his whole career and who has a style Manny has never dealt with before, is more than enough to seal the victory.

When has Manny ever faced someone as strong and as powerful as Ricky? When has he ever had to deal with a JWW's hit to the body or head? Never. Ricky has been doing this his whole career, against bigger and stronger guys than Manny - he's used to it by now.

Why is Manny this super-hulk, who has power and skill unlike any other? Because of his last two wins? Again, they proved NOTHING. What happened in his last real test, and at a lower weight? He lost by most people's accounts.

I expect this to be a very emphatic win by Ricky, and Manny can stop deluding himself and his fans and move back down to lightweight and below where he belongs.

10k says you're wrong...

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My man TK Stewart predicted Manny to win.

Stewart was the only one of 20+ BoxingScene staff who predicted the outcome of Calzaghe-Lacy exactly right. I trust his words.



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[hammerhiem]

Who has Hatton knocked out at 140? Seriously. He couldnt put Paulie away and Pacquiao is one tough dude. Pacman has sparred with Welters during his camp for DLH. Pac on the other hand has drop fighters at 130,135, and did some serious damage to DLH at 147. Pac will HAVE POWER AT 140 enough power to get Hatton thinking about about not rushing in.

Paulie has a better chin than pac, FFS Cotto broke his jaw and he didn't get stopped, he's been on the Canvas once in his career at a higher weight than Pac has campained at.

He dropped Diaz at 135 big fcuking deal the guy's rubbish, Holt KHTFO quicker than Pac.

[Burner]

What's to say Pacquiao will fight like he did against Marquez? I believe Manny will be more of a counter-puncher against Hatton, using Ricky's aggression against him.

Oh god...now Ive heard it all.

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Oh god...now Ive heard it all.

Oh god... you're a ****.



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[SkilledB]

I think people need to take a look at the Marquez fight to get an idea of what Hatton will do against Manny. Manny has the speed and could possibly shock Hatton with a flash knockdown as he did against Marquez, but Hatton is faster and stronger that Marquez and will fare better. I believe that Hatton will stop Manny and the glorious ride we have had for so many years on the Manny train will be over

this guys nuts

jmm smashed hatton, hatton dosnt do grea against counter punchers Mayweather, lazcano etc. even tho hatton won the lazcano fight he diddnt look amazing.

[slick23]

Here we go

First off one of one of these days, I 'm going to have to sit down and bet some points against somebody out here, and I am going to need some intructions on how to do it too. However I din't have the time right now, because my lucky ass is on my way to Vegas to watch this terrific matchup.
Any way, let me kepp it short and sweet. Hatton by stoppage, relatively early I suspect 5th or 6th. All this talk about a enormous speed advantage for Manny is nonsense. I'll believe it when I see it. I think Ricky cuts off the ring easily against Manny, and then it's on. This will be an inside fight , one that expect Ricky to take full advantage of. He will use great use of the jab to shortin the distance, and unles Pac can catch him on the way in this is going it will be a bad night for him. Too much size and strengh, and more than enough speed. Oh yeah , and a better trainer. Peace out.

[southcalihds]

manny manny manny , thats right i cant ****en wait.. i just dont want to hear any more excuses after manny wins. give him his credit.