The Hatton – Manny Pacquiao Fight: An Explosion to Remember

What do you expect when two big boxing superstars clash?  Did you say explosion?  Yes, the Pacquiao-Hatton fight is sure to create such explosion that the world will experience – and remember.

Pacquiao, the so-called Filipino pound-for-pound is pitted against Hatton, the British hitman in the “Battle of the East and West”.  The former is eyeing for his 37th KO, the latter his 33rd.  Both of them are in their 30’s and confident that they got what it takes to stop the other.  In this fight, people like to see something more than an exchange of power, but a real display of supremacy in this fight of the year.

Much is done by the organizers in order to stir people’s interest, not only among the Pinoys and Brits, but especially in the United States where this main event will take place.  Once more, the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas will feel the pressure of two of the world’s best.

Upon defeating de la Hoya, many plus factors have been given to Pacquiao by the boxing world.  This alone is enough to spark much expectation from the fans, and give them the confidence that undoubtedly the Filipino won’t find it difficult to stop Hatton.

Mayweather, Sr., the very excited coach of Ricky Hatton does not only expect his ward to knock out Pacquiao, but also for him to receive the “best trainer award”.  In some instances, the trainer has emphasized his significant role in the boxing career of Hatton, although this claim was contradicted by Freddie Roach.

Hatton reacted against the importance given by people to Paquiao’s victory over de la Hoya.  It is as if he does not believe that Pacquiao deserves such grand accolade.  He also pointed out that de la Hoya himself is also one of the world’s best boxers and Pacquiao only got the chance of luck.

Both boxers have instantly heightened once more their international celebrity status.  Whether it is in the UK or in the US where they have visited, the two have gathered large crowds of fans and even movie celebrities.  Both were given the chance to talk to their fans and do interviews with the press.

Now the two are focused on their preparations for the May 2 (Las Vegas time) explosive event.   There is no question about the intensity of their trainings.  Both are studying each other’s fighting style and techniques, and assessing their own in order to match and outdo each other.  From what they say, there is no admittance of defeat but of success.

Internet surveys favor Pacquiao by a knockout win.  Boxing experts predict the same, although British sportswriters give the favor to their own “hero”.  Even those boxers who lost against Hatton said that his ability is no match to Pacquiao’s.

After putting down nine Mexican fighters in a row, will Pacquiao be able to stop his first British opponent?  On the other corner, after Hatton’s first defeat to Floyd Mayweather, Jr., will he be able to go back to the boxing sight through Manny?