:rofl Jokes aside, Mayweather is a lot better than Pacquiao and had the tools to overcome Hatton, I don't think Pacquiao is anywhere near as complete as Floyd.
Pac is not as goos as Floyd but he is better than every other opponent Hatton has faced even with the size differance. Kostya was a good scalp even though he was far from near his best. The rest of Hattons opponents are all decent champs or contenders but nothing special. Pac is the second special fighter Hatton has faced and the second time he has had to really step up in class.
Every 4-5 months for the past few years British boxers have been involved in some of the biggest fights out there IMO, the Yanks can say what they want but we (the UK) punch above our weight in the boxing world.
Pacquiao ain't got a great defence. His punch resistance is unproven above 130. Tszyu sparked southpaws for fun. The money punch to take out any southpaw is the right hand and Tszyu had the best right hand in the business. Tszyu would definitely be favourite and I'd be surprised if that Tszyu didn't beat this Pacquiao.
Kostya was great fighter in his prime. Hatton met him at the right time when the guy was not a full force but still a good enough name for Hatton to live from. A prime Kostya would be my pick to beat Pac handily.
What odds are higher all British fighters get KOd or their opponents gets KOd? I'd have to say that with Khan and Haye's chins the latter was more likely. Btw good to see Kessler in your avatar showing respect for trade unionist and international brigader Jack Jones who died earlier this week.