Pac-hatton, may 2, las vegas

Chert · Dec 16, 2008

PACQUIAO-HATTON SET FOR MAY 2 IN LAS VEGAS

By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Wed, 17 Dec 2008

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Top Rank’s Bob Arum, undoubtedly the most astute promoter in the business, has a May 2 date in Las Vegas for a megabuck fight between the Philippines national treasure Manny Pacquiao and Britain ’s Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton.

Arum who arrived in Manila on Tuesday morning told www.insidesports.ph, Standard Today and Viva Sports “right now I want to lay everything out to Manny, where in negotiations with the Hatton people and I’ll leave it at that” indicating as he always does, that the choice would be up to Pacquiao.

However, Arum disclosed the Hatton fight will be on May 2 in Las Vegas saying “it will not be in Wembley, not because Manny would be afraid to fight in England but Wembley makes no sense because we’ll have to do it at five in the morning, outdoors, where there is a ninety percent chance of rain.”

It was clear that the pay-per-view potential was a major consideration in staging the fight in Las Vegas especially after the incredible numbers generated by the Pacquiao-Oscar De La Hoya “Dream Match” last December 6.

Arum revealed that the PPV numbers “are even better than they reported” and would be “a little over 1.4 million buys.”

The Top Rank promoter said the drawing power of Pacquiao was now evident and said he believes it will “go up appreciably when he fights Hatton or Mayweather or guys like that.”

Arum also indicated he would like Pacquiao to get through the Hatton fight before going up against Mayweather saying “I want Mayweather to stay there (in retirement) until September . The longer he’s out the more rusty he’ll be.”

Arum said that Mayweather “is pretty fast” but that Pacquiao throws numerous punches but in an unorthodox way and “while Mayweather is a master boxer it will be very difficult for him to handle somebody as unorthodox as Manny is.”
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could be a bait though for mayweather to finally come out of retirement and quickly close a deal to fight pac so as to steal this fight from hatton. arum is definitely doing his "thing" now.

41fever · Dec 16, 2008

great fight if made, both coming off wins

Kush · Dec 16, 2008

I wonder if Hatton will represent for Mexico since its on cinco de mayweather weekend.

jazzysoul06 · Dec 16, 2008

However, Arum disclosed the Hatton fight will be on May 2 in Las Vegas saying “it will not be in Wembley, not because Manny would be afraid to fight in England but Wembley makes no sense because we’ll have to do it at five in the morning, outdoors, where there is a ninety percent chance of rain.”
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Apparantly Arum has access to some super duper Weather prediction machine that can predict the fact that there's a 90% chance of rain @ 5am on May 2nd.

roadkill barbie · Dec 16, 2008

I think arums not bluffing,,though I can see your point. The reasons he gives though make more sense and money than trying to lure mayweather out first

Kush · Dec 16, 2008

jazzysoul06 said: ↑

Apparantly Arum has access to some super duper Weather prediction machine that can predict the fact that there's a 90% chance of rain @ 5am on May 2nd.
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Hilarious

See Me Flow · Dec 16, 2008

Chert said: ↑

could be a bait though for mayweather to finally come out of retirement and quickly close a deal to fight pac so as to steal this fight from hatton. arum is definitely doing his "thing" now.
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PACQUIAO-HATTON SET FOR MAY 2 IN LAS VEGAS

By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Wed, 17 Dec 2008

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Top Rank’s Bob Arum, undoubtedly the most astute promoter in the business, has a May 2 date in Las Vegas for a megabuck fight between the Philippines national treasure Manny Pacquiao and Britain ’s Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton.

Arum who arrived in Manila on Tuesday morning told
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, Standard Today and Viva Sports “right now I want to lay everything out to Manny, where in negotiations with the Hatton people and I’ll leave it at that” indicating as he always does, that the choice would be up to Pacquiao.

However, Arum disclosed the Hatton fight will be on May 2 in Las Vegas saying “it will not be in Wembley, not because Manny would be afraid to fight in England but Wembley makes no sense because we’ll have to do it at five in the morning, outdoors, where there is a ninety percent chance of rain.”

It was clear that the pay-per-view potential was a major consideration in staging the fight in Las Vegas especially after the incredible numbers generated by the Pacquiao-Oscar De La Hoya “Dream Match” last December 6.

Arum revealed that the PPV numbers “are even better than they reported” and would be “a little over 1.4 million buys.”

The Top Rank promoter said the drawing power of Pacquiao was now evident and said he believes it will “go up appreciably when he fights Hatton or Mayweather or guys like that.”

Arum also indicated he would like Pacquiao to get through the Hatton fight before going up against Mayweather saying “I want Mayweather to stay there (in retirement) until September . The longer he’s out the more rusty he’ll be.”

Arum said that Mayweather “is pretty fast” but that Pacquiao throws numerous punches but in an unorthodox way and “while Mayweather is a master boxer it will be very difficult for him to handle somebody as unorthodox as Manny is.”

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I originally predicted June 09 in Vegas. :yep

Chert · Dec 16, 2008

jazzysoul06 said: ↑

Apparantly Arum has access to some super duper Weather prediction machine that can predict the fact that there's a 90% chance of rain @ 5am on May 2nd.
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c'mon, we all know how rainy and foggy it gets in london especially during the early morning... it's just common sense.

VARG · Dec 16, 2008

Chert said: ↑

could be a bait though for mayweather to finally come out of retirement and quickly close a deal to fight pac so as to steal this fight from hatton. arum is definitely doing his "thing" now.
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Nice! :good:happy

Something to add to the calendar :hat

See Me Flow · Dec 16, 2008

Chert said: ↑

c'mon, we all know how rainy and foggy it gets in london especially during the early morning... it's just common sense.
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Exactly. Las Vegas is a better location. Nobody wants to endure the dismal rail and fog in an open stadium in England. Vegas it is. The after party will be held here. http://www.palms.com/nightlife_4.php:happy

HyperBone · Dec 16, 2008

jazzysoul06 said: ↑

Apparantly Arum has access to some super duper Weather prediction machine that can predict the fact that there's a 90% chance of rain @ 5am on May 2nd.
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:rofl

Monstar · Dec 16, 2008

well looks like Manny's about to be the new king @ 140...

See Me Flow · Dec 16, 2008

Monstar said: ↑

well looks like Manny's about to be the new king @ 140...
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:yep

Hatton fans already making excuses: "Hatton was in his prime when he fought Tszyu."

I guess some are suggesting when Pacman beatsdown Hatton next May in Las Vegas, they can say Pac beat a faded version of Hatton but would never beat a 'prime' Ricky Hatton.

MAG1965 · Dec 16, 2008

Chert said: ↑

could be a bait though for mayweather to finally come out of retirement and quickly close a deal to fight pac so as to steal this fight from hatton. arum is definitely doing his "thing" now.
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so this pushes the Delahoya rematch off to the end of 2009?

DobyZhee · Dec 16, 2008

are there any indoor soccer stadiums in wembley or london?

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