katingisip v2

LAS VEGAS (AP) — There’s only one Ricky Hatton, as his admirers constantly sing to anyone who will listen. Good thing, because if there were any more Ricky Hattons his devoted followers in England might never have time to do anything but sing. The problem for Hatton is there’s also only one pound-for-pound champion in boxing. His name is Manny Pacquiao, and all he did his last time out was give Oscar De La Hoya such a beating that De La Hoya decided it was time to retire. That fight not only introduced Pacquiao to a lot of casual boxing fans, but prompted oddsmakers to make him a 2-1 favorite when he and Hatton meet on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) in a 140-pound (63 1/2-kilogram) fight that is the first big bout of the post-De La Hoya era. Despite the lopsided odds, both Hatton and his fans fervently believe he will be the one with his gloves raised when the fight finally ends. “I’ve been here before,” Hatton said. “People say (I’m) over-hyped, overprotected, a fat, beer-drinking Engli...

Ricky Hatton Statistics Real name Richard John Hatton Nickname(s) The Hitman The Manchester Mexican The Pride of Hyde Ricky Fatton Rated at Light Welterweight Welterweight Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) [ citation needed ] Reach 65 in Nationality British [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Birth date 6 October 1978 ( 1978-10-06 ) (age 30) Birth place Stockport , Greater Manchester , England Stance Orthodox Boxing record Total fights 46 Wins 45 Wins by KO 32 Losses 1 Read full profile on Wiki Blogged with the Flock Browser

Manny Pacquiao Statistics Real name Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao Nickname(s) Pac-Man The Mexi-cutioner The People's Champion Pambansang Kamao ("National Fist") Rated at Light Welterweight Height 5 ft 6.5 in (1.69 m) Nationality Filipino Birth date December 17, 1978 ( 1978-12-17 ) (age 30) Birth place Kibawe , Bukidnon , Philippines [ 1 ] Stance Southpaw Boxing record Total fights 53 Wins 48 Wins by KO 36 Losses 3 Draws 2 Read full profile on Wiki Blogged with the Flock Browser

LAS VEGAS — Ricky Hatton is so confident of beating Manny Pacquiao that he thinks the only way he will lose is if he doesn’t show up during fight night on Saturday (Sunday in Manila). “Not turning up,” Hatton told the Filipino journalist who asked him what would prevent him from winning against Pacquiao at the MGM Grand. While Hatton’s response drew laughter from those gathered around him – he was seated on the ring stairs engaging reporters from the US, England and the Philippines in a lively Q&A session – his succeeding answers would reveal that he wasn’t horsing around. Hatton admits he remains the Hatton of old, one whose ultra-aggressive punching enabled him to steamroll over opponents with ease. The Manchester native, however, insists he has been fine-tuned a bit for his big fight against Pacquiao. “I am still aggressive, still a body-puncher and still as ferocious as ever. I don’t think I have changed a great deal. I am just a little bit more polished in certain areas. This ...

POUND-FOR-POUND king Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and IBO world junior welterweight champion Ricky “Hitman” Hatton will officially kick off fight week today with their official red carpet grand arrivals in Las Vegas. Both events are open to the public, according to organizers, and fans will get the chance to see both fighters. Pacquiao, who will be accompanied by his huge entourage along with world-famous trainer Freddie Roach will set foot at the front entrance of his fight residence the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino at noontime. < continue reading on Inquirer.net > Blogged with the Flock Browser

LAS VEGAS — Holding court in his swanky suite at the 60th floor of The Hotel at Mandalay Bay moments after arriving here Monday night, Manny Pacquiao spoke the language of supreme confidence as he revs up for the biggest bout of his life – a crossroads clash with British banger Ricky Hatton – this weekend at the nearby MGM Grand. “I have done my part in training and I will just make sure that I maintain this condition until the fight,” Pacquiao told Manila-based scribes. “I am prepared for whatever Hatton brings to the ring.” It is common knowledge that Pacquiao loves opponents who rush inside but in the event Hatton decides to box from a distance – or even engage him in close quarters combat complete with roughhousing – the pound-for-pound king insists he is ready. “The people know that my style is in-and-out fighting, waiting for the right time to deliver the power shots but I am also prepared to engage him at close range as I trained heavily for that kind of situation,” said Pacqu...