By Mark Vester

Last week, trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. made comments regarding Ricky Hatton's ability to stop Manny Pacquiao on May 2 in Las Vegas. Mayweather says Hatton is stronger and will put Pacquiao away after wearing him down.

Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach has fired back a prediction of his own - Manny by knockout in nine rounds. Roach knows Hatton is tough and he knows Hatton is dangerous but he says Manny is too quick and too strong.

“Ricky is a tough guy and he’s durable but I think we will get him in the later rounds. Ninth round? Yeah. That’s my favorite number. Yes, I think we’ll get Ricky in the later rounds,” Roach said to Filipino outlet Philstar.

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