By Mark Vester
An early statistical look on the May 2 clash between junior welterweights Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton. The fight will televised by HBO pay-per-view from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Manny Pacquiao
Age: 30
Record: 48-3, 36KOs
Height: 5'6 1/2
Reach: 67 inches
Titles Won: WBC flyweight title, IBF super bantamweight title, WBC super featherweight title, WBC lightweight title
Key Fights: Lehlohonolo Ledwaba, Erik Morales Fights 1, 2 and 3, Oscar De La Hoya, Juan Manuel Marquez Fights 1 and 2, Marco Antonio Barrera Fights 1 and 2, Agapito Sanchez, David Diaz, Jorge Solis, Oscar Larios
Key Wins: Lehlohonolo Ledwaba, Erik Morales Fights 2 and 3, Oscar De La Hoya, Juan Manuel Marquez Fight 2, Marco Antonio Barrera Fights 1 and 2, David Diaz, Jorge Solis, Oscar Larios
Win Streak: 9-0, 6KOs
Ricky Hatton
Age: 30
Record: 45-1, 32KOs
Height: 5'7 1/2
Reach: 65 inches
Titles Won: WBA welterweight title, IBF/WBA junior welterweight titles
Key Fights: Jon Thaxton, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Jose Luis Castillo, Paulie Malignaggi, Juan Urango, Luis Collazo, Vince Phillips, Ben Tackie, Kostya Tszyu, Carlos Maussa, Juan Lazcano
Key Wins: Jon Thaxton, Jose Luis Castillo, Paulie Malignaggi, Juan Urango, Luis Collazo, Vince Phillips, Ben Tackie, Kostya Tszyu, Carlos Maussa, Juan LazcanoWin Streak: 2-0, 1KO
Advantages
Power - Pacquiao
Chin - Even
Skill - Pacquiao
Speed - Pacquiao
Reach - Pacquiao
Height - Hatton
Experience - Even
Stamina - Pacquiao
Betting Favorite - Pacquiao
Media Favorite - Pacquiao
Fan Favorite - Pacquiao
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