Ricky Hatton vs. Manny Pacquiao - The Battle of the East and West will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2009. It is a boxing light-welterweight superfight for the International Boxing Organization (IBO) and The Ring light-welterweight (super-lightweight) championship. The bout will be between Ricky "Hitman" Hatton from Manchester, United Kingdom (45–1, 32 KO) and Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao of General Santos, Philippines (48–3–2, 36 KO). The superfight will take place at the sold out MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada and will air live on HBO Pay-Per-View at 9 p.m. EST / 6 p.m. PST.
Ricky Hatton - Highlight Video:
http://www.onthemat.com/video/video/1025/Ricky-Hatton--HighlightsManny Pacquiao - Highlight Video:
http://www.onthemat.com/video/video/1023/Manny-Pacquiao--HighlightsThe following are 20 boxing categories and who I feel will have the edge in each:
Jab: Pacquiao
Hook: Hatton
Cross: Pacquiao
Uppercut: Pacquiao
Body Punching: Hatton
In Fighting: Hatton
Combinations: Pacquiao
Defense: Pacquiao
Hand Speed: Pacquiao
Foot Speed: Pacquiao
Strength: Hatton
Ring Generalship: Pacquiao
Versatility: Pacquiao
Chin: Pacquiao
Stamina: Pacquiao
Motivation: Hatton
Finishing Ability: Pacquiao
Heart: Pacquiao
Superfight Experience: Pacquiao
Fan Support: Hatton
