Who is hoping Hatton cracks Pac-man's glass body?

When did I say Hatton would win? I already predicted Pacquiao TKO 5!

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****Pacquiao will make quick work of Hatton, tko 5!****

Hatton is tailor-made for Pac. Hatton won't box for long like he did against feather-fisted Paulie. As soon as he gets tagged by a Pac power-shot he will turn into a brawler, get careless and rush in like against Floyd. He also does not posses a good enough jab to freeze Pac for other punches, something that JMM did at times. I think Hatton's weight fluctuations will catch up with him this time as well.

Even glass-hand Paulie put a mouse under Hatton's eye. That's a sign of the weight loss catching up to him as fighters bruise easier after huge weight-loss. Judging by pre-camp pictures Ricky looks to have blown himself up to his usual 180 again.

Another reason Hatton will try to wrestle Pac is because he only has a 20 inch reach, about 3 inches less than Pac. Pac will use his superior foot work to stay off the ropes (the only place Hatton will have much affect) and step to Hatton's side while throwing brutal straight-lefts and right-hooks. If by chance Pac gets on the ropes he'll simply tie up Hatton's left arm and wait till the referee breaks them up or spin Hatton around.

Ricky's face will quickly resemble ODLH's from taking huge shots combined with having to lose 40 pounds in training. Floyd Sr will be throwing in the towel or Ricky will be kissing canvas as he rushes in just like against Floyd and will get caught with another check-hook if he gets knocked-out cold. More likely the fight is stopped by the doctor or referee though.

Hatton's vaunted left-hand to the body will not be a factor. Roach will have the Pac-Man prepared to nuetralize that punch above all others. Roach and Pac just spent the last training camp working on neutralizing the left-hand of ODLH. Look for Pac to use the straight left then move to his left and avoid Hatton's left hook. Pac will keep the fight in the center of the ring and just turn Hatton continually while he batters him. Hatton's aggression will only speed up his demise at the hands of Pacquiao. The speed of Pacquiao will have Hatton completely out of rhythm. Mayweather Sr. and Hatton are banking on Ricky pushing Pac-Man to the ropes and landing something to Pac's liver. They believe (like many fans) that Hatton is stronger. I don't think it's a certainty that Hatton really is stronger. Besides, strength cannot counter-act superior speed and skill. Hatton also has a terrible habit of squaring up to his target when attcking. Like I said, he forget anything Sr. taught him (other than maybe a poem) as soon as he gets drilled!

Also, another factor is that the Mayweather fight took something out of Hatton, at least mentally. Even Roach believes this as he said it himself. The performance of Hatton against Malignaggi does not really show where Ricky is at. He was under next to no threat from Paulie who only has 5 career KO's and glass-hands. Hatton will be having nightmares of the Floyd fight when he steps up to the big stage again. He said himself he cried for weeks after his destruction at the hands of Floyd. Some fighters just don't recover from their first loss. Hatton is one of them.

This will set Pac up for a super-fight with Sugar Shane or maybe Floyd. Only if Pac beats one of them will he be undisputed P4P King (unless Floyd is back at the time)! One more thing. Ricky, try and miss the ring post this time (and you would not be P4P #1 if you won). This will be the out-come but the fight will be exciting while it lasts. The only bad thing will be Hatton's fans making all that noise they call singing and distracting me. Pacquiao will KO Hatton within 5 rounds. Hatton will be put into retirement as Pac-Man finishes the job Floyd started, again! That's all for now.


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I started the thread but picked Pacquiao. However, I like to review my ownage of others regarding how this fight would turn out!