Does Pac have power if he doesn't have momentum?

I don't know. No one knows, he can punch going backwards at 130, he hasn't really gotten pushed back above 130. pacquiao knocked down morales with a hook going backwards in the rematch, and pacquiao knocked downed marquez in their rematch with a uppercut going backwards, so yes he can hit backwards, but much more effective going forward.

Hatton will beat Pacquiao. I'm really impressed by his new style...I think Hatton will win a decision

c'mon we all know hatton needs to grapple to win; it all comes down to the refI think he needs to allowed to work inside and not get the action broken everytime the fighters get close to each other. The only person Hatton hurts when he actually holds is himself. And before you start with the bwwhahah another idiot who thinks cortez beat Hatton crap, I think PBF beats Hatton and Pac at any weight.

What the hell are you going on about? With the wrong ref Hatton will lose? Are you kidding me? If Hatton losses, it'll be solely based on the fact that he cant handle Pac's fury of punches. This and Pac's speed. Dont make excuses for Hatton losing even before the fights happened. c'mon we all know hatton needs to grapple to win; it all comes down to the ref

Also, if Pac is too quick for Hatton then it'll be difficult for Hatton to hold him. Hatton needs the right strategy for this fight. His fight strategy against Floyd was terrible.

pac's power comes from his legs. if he can't put his legs into his punches they won't be as powerful. so if hatton keeps pac on his backfoot then pac is in trouble. the thing is pac has learned to turn his opponent. if he can turn hatton, hatton will be in big trouble... regardless, hatton's only chane is to hold-n-hit. hatton's strength and size advantage will only be effective if he is allowed to grapple pac. with the right ref, hatton will win; with the wrong ref, hatton will lose. What the hell are you going on about? With the wrong ref Hatton will lose? Are you kidding me? If Hatton losses, it'll be solely based on the fact that he cant handle Pac's fury of punches. This and Pac's speed. Dont make excuses for Hatton losing even before the fights happened.

He dropped Marquez hard with a counter in the second fight. If he can slide and counter ala Floyd with the right shot, he could hurt Hatton but we still don't know how much power he brings above 130. He bludgeoned Diaz and had to hit Oscar about 200 times before he had him wobbling.

I agree that it isnt Pac's power but more his speed. But I dont know about Pac getting off 4 punch combos before Hatton gets inside. Watch the PBF-Hatton fight and see how fast Hatton is on his feet, he got inside very fast and PBF could only get 1-2 shots off max. Also in that fight Hatton came straight forward with no headmovement or defense. PBF Sr will tweak Hatton a bit to give him more movement coming inside. yeah, at most pac gets 1-2 shots on hatton coming in. if hatton uses head movement it will be alot tougher for pac to land on hatton coming in.

Why people are focusing on Pacs Power? What will win this for Pac is his speed. You wil see that everytime Hatton tries to rush in, like he does, Pacquiao will meet him with a 4 punch combo, that Hatton wont be able to defend against. Pac is not a 1 Punch KO artist, but I guarantee you, that after 5 or 6 rounds of eating combos Hatton will get broken down and TKO!!!!!!! I agree that it isnt Pac's power but more his speed. But I dont know about Pac getting off 4 punch combos before Hatton gets inside. Watch the PBF-Hatton fight and see how fast Hatton is on his feet, he got inside very fast and PBF could only get 1-2 shots off max. Also in that fight Hatton came straight forward with no headmovement or defense. PBF Sr will tweak Hatton a bit to give him more movement coming inside.

Hatton have to box smart to win this one. Relying on his weight advantages will be a big mistake. Pacquiao used to spar bigger than Hatton and will surprise him that Pacquiao might be stronger than him.

I agree with you there, the more I hear Ricky talking about his weight advantages the more I worry that he'll be surprised stepping into the ring with Pacquiao, he definately needs to box smart.

I've always thought Pac's power came from his movement, the way he lunges in with his punches, so does anyone agree that Hatton's key's to victory are to get Pac on the back foot? and is it even possible? Discuss. Oddly enough Hatton said very similar things to what you are saying, regarding getting him on the back foot. I tell you what, for a few weeks now I've thought hatton can pull this off, but as i've said in my thread, I think Hatton is gonna rush manny, and move right into the left hand. I know roach thinks the same thing, I think hatton thinks he can get away with this because its 140 and he might use a jab, but he's gonna get caught out trying to get in. His only chance is to use some ring smarts, move away from the left, get inside that way, but he keeps talking about being on the front foot and how its a different story at 140. I think he's overrating the weight advantage he has. It only means something if he can get inside without taking big shots, if he cant, his weight doesnt mean as much imo.

I've always thought Pac's power came from his movement, the way he lunges in with his punches, so does anyone agree that Hatton's key's to victory are to get Pac on the back foot? and is it even possible? Discuss. pac's power comes from his legs. if he can't put his legs into his punches they won't be as powerful. so if hatton keeps pac on his backfoot then pac is in trouble. the thing is pac has learned to turn his opponent. if he can turn hatton, hatton will be in big trouble... regardless, hatton's only chane is to hold-n-hit. hatton's strength and size advantage will only be effective if he is allowed to grapple pac. with the right ref, hatton will win; with the wrong ref, hatton will lose.

Pac don't counterpunch much. He'll obviously have more power steppin forward than goin back. But Hatton is more of a lunger than Pac is, so everything Pac lands will be landin on a guy who's rushin forward. Pac should be able to hurt Hatton in either posture.

Its gonna be grrrrreat!

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Pacman KD JMM going backwards with a short-crispy shot to the temple, For some reason some people seem to underestimate pacman going into this fight...Speed is power and the shots you dont see coming are the ones that knocks you out.

lets re phrase this pac has NO MAJOR power going backwards....end of! He had enough power to deck Morales while going backwards. JB, your posts are becoming obnoxious lately. Sorry dude. 100% free webcam site! | Awesome chicks and it is absolutely free! | Watch free live sex cam - easy as 1-2-3

lets re phrase this pac has NO MAJOR power going backwards....end of! We'll have to wait and see matey. I'm a Hatton fan so I hope Hatton does win this fight, its going to be a good one though, thats FO SHO'!

pac can't hit going backwards but then hatton can't hit without holding first ... or for the first few rounds anyways ... Pacquiao Knock Morales while back pedalling...