Prime version. It was a special moment, that night. An iconic KO. Absolutely love the initial knockdown. The very first inclination Pac gets that Hatton is about to launch the left hook, Manny zings in his own inside of its arc. Counters before the punch even really gets going. Just perfect, perfect timing.
I remember watching and just being shocked...just raw shocked. Couldnt think anyone could just do that to Hatton at 140. One of the most awe inspiring moments in all the time ive watched boxing
i called that ko and i wasn't impressed by it at all because hatton was getting dropped by 135lb pros with less than 5 fights in training camp. add the fact that hatton was not allowed to gain more than 5lbs after the initial weigh in...and u get an unimpressive ko like this.
I was leaning on a win same as the David Diaz fight. He uses superior speed and movement to slowly take the fight out of Hatton. That was his best KO ever, no doubt about it.
Im a big Pac fan now, but damn this KO hurt to watch at the time. I wouldnt even let my family watch the replay the next day
Between the KO of Hatton and the Getting Ko'd by Marquez, Pacquiao has given us a few incredible KO's. Although it pained me a bit to see Pac dropped, as a boxing fan it was great to solidify another legend in JMM. One should never forget why we watch boxing....not for blind worship of an individual ,but for appreciation of the art, and the unpredictable outcomes it provides.