By Mark Vester

Floyd Mayweather Sr., trainer of Ricky Hatton, has begun to fire shots at Manny Pacquiao and his trainer, Freddie Roach. Mayweather is no fan of Roach and the two have had a rivalry since Roach replaced him as trainer for Oscar De La Hoya's May 07 bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Mayweather told the Philippine Daily Inquirer that he doesn't think Pacquiao is strong enough to stand and trade with Hatton. He believes if Pacquiao decides to stand his ground, Hatton has the power to put him away in one. The fight takes place on May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

“Ricky’s going to be physically, mentally, spiritually strong,” said Mayweather. “Manny Pacquiao’s chances are slim and none. If he doesn’t run, we’ll get him in one. Ricky will either knock him (Pacquiao) out or give him a terrible ass whoopin’. More than likely Ricky’s gonna knock him out. So all Manny can do is run but even if he runs he won’t win.”

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